Making Mumbai is ComplexCity’s youth convention, attracting a strong crowd of youth annually. It focuses on bringing young people together from across the city, to share campaigns and initiatives they have led in the past year, and help them forge stronger connections to drive city-level change in the upcoming year.
Two curated walks are organised via the festival, to showcase narratives of the city through the voices of young leaders. In the basti (informal settlement) of Ambujwadi, Malad, members of the youth collective Malvani Yuva Parishad showcase housing and identity journeys, whereas in the rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) colony of Lallubhai Compound, Mankhurd, children’s collective Bal Adhikar Sangharsh Sangathan members share stories of growing up in the city and leading change. Curated walks can be organised for interested groups or individuals. Please email communication@yuvaindia.org for more.
Youth in the city from diverse backgrounds present one-act plays, developed and conceptualised by them, depicting slices of life in the city. Baaton Mein presents life in all its nuances, especially from the lens of young people in the city. It shares moments from their relationships with parents, friends, partners, and more!
‘Tadipar’ invokes a criminalized identity. People in Ambujwadi have struggled to discard this discrimination for decades, and our walk (led by people from the community and YUVA staff) showcases housing and identity journeys to overcome stigma and assert people’s rights and identity in the city.
Where: YUVA HFC, Malad
Time: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Given Mumbai’s development trajectory, there has often been large-scale displacement, especially of Mumbai’s slum residents, to rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) colonies. Our walk in the R&R colony of Lallubhai Compound, looks at how young lives growing up in these spaces have been impacted—from access to education, play, children’s collective resistance, and much more.
Where: Buddha Vihar, Lallubhai Compound, Mankhurd
Time: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Participate in ComplexCity's street play competition. Youth groups from across the city need to present a play on ‘Meri Aawaz, Mera Vote — Sapne aur Chunautiyan’
Where: Shyam Nagar, Jogeshwari
Time: 3 p.m. onwards
Given Mumbai’s development trajectory, there has often been large-scale displacement, especially of Mumbai’s slum residents, to rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) colonies. Our walk in the R&R colony of Lallubhai Compound, looks at how young lives growing up in these spaces have been impacted—from access to education, play, children’s collective resistance, and much more.
Where: Buddha Vihar, Lallubhai Compound, Mankhurd
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Join Mumbai's youth as they engage with one another and co-create strategies on identity, governance and climate justice for the upcoming year!
Where: Maharashtra Nature Park, Dharavi
Time: 9 am onwards
![I'm Abhishek, born in Ludhiana, but Mumbai has become my sanctuary since I ventured here for my B.Tech studies. Adapting to Mumbai's vibrant mosaic wasn't without its challenges, but soon, I found myself harmonizing with the city's pulsating symphony and rich cultural fabric.
Mumbai, with its kaleidoscope of experiences, has sculpted me into a more resilient and adaptable individual. From unraveling the mysteries of its labyrinthine alleys to forging connections with its eclectic denizens, each day presents an opportunity for discovery. I've mastered the art of maneuvering through the city's labyrinthine streets and have grown to appreciate its dynamic rhythm.
Mumbai's relentless energy and boundless opportunities have nurtured my ambitions and fueled my thirst for knowledge. Whether it's savoring the tantalizing flavors of street food or gazing at the mesmerizing skyline from Marine Drive, Mumbai never fails to captivate my senses and inspire my soul.
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