Sambhaavnaa Institute, nestled in a small village called Kandwari, in the lap of the mighty Dhauladhar mountain ranges in Himachal Pradesh, is an alternative learning and living space for those concerned with social and political change. Founded under the aegis of the Kumud Bhushan Education Society in 2004 Sambhaavnaa’s main mission has been to nurture value-based leadership by encouraging individuals, especially the youth; to discuss and develop a critical perspective on the ideals and ideas that define a just society. Since 2011-12, Sambhaavnaa has emerged as a platform for a wide variety of individuals and organisations to engage and reflect on processes of transformation challenging the injustice that prevails in the society today. Our vision and mission is to provide a platform for: -Strengthening of resistance, political action and participation -Supporting and working on the creation of radical alternatives (across the socio-economic-political models/institutions) -Bringing about personal transformation Sambhaavnaa Institute with the above vision has created a learning and sharing space where programs and workshops are organised to: – Facilitate reflection, collaboration, exchange and innovation in strategies and action amongst those engaged in transformative work – Facilitate the building of a politically conscious citizenry especially youth – Facilitate the process of personal transformation