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Get ready for the MEGA YOUTH EVENT of the YEAR!
Get ready for the
MEGA YOUTH EVENT
of the YEAR!
Who?
For global youth
between the ages 17-40
Why?
To celebrate the spirit of youth across cultures and countries and resolve for a better future inside-out
When?
24-27 December, 2022
What?
A curated festival of
54 events to inspire you
towards inner growth
& dynamic action
Where?
Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram,
Dharampur, Gujarat, India
Dharampur, Gujarat, India
Who?
For global youth between the ages 17-40
Why?
To celebrate the spirit of youth across cultures and countries and resolve for a better future inside-out
When?
24-27 December, 2022
What?
A curated festival of
54 events to inspire you
towards inner growth
& dynamic action
Where?
Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram,
Dharampur, Gujarat, India
Dharampur, Gujarat, India
Let us ask you something
- Do you want to meet young minds from around the world?
- Do you want future-ready skills and real-world learning?
- Do you want to drive your compassion and be a changemaker?
- Do you want professional development and self-growth?
- Do you want to be part of a global youth community?
- Do you want to become the best version of yourself?
This is for you. You are in the right place.
Festival Highlights
Stay Updated
Missing #GYF2022? Well you don’t need to wait till the next festival. Keep the spirit alive and be a part of regular events such as local hang-outs with like-minded youth, hacks for humanity, interactive workshops, careership modules, mentor matching and much more!
Watch this space for updates on these events and how you can get involved!
The GYF Concert |
Electrify your night with music & competition |
The War Cry |
Find your own voice & confidence in this power-packed session |
Anxiety: Face & Rise |
Face your fears and rise above them |
Glow in the Dark Meditation |
Illuminate to eliminate darkness |
O-M-Ghee |
Pair with tribal women & learn the art of Ahimsa cooking |
The Breath Lab |
Master your breath to master your mind |
Mega Multispecialty Medical & Animal Camps |
Multi-Specialty treatment & preventative care with interactive health education |
EnerChi & Soundbath |
Align to your peace centre |
Rural Regeneration |
Redevelop spaces & enliven structures in rural South Gujarat |
The Conscious Kitchen |
Cook, serve & feed all - from animals to rural communities |
Youth Olympics |
Bring out your best game with over 20 sports |
Glow in the Dark Meditation |
Illuminate to eliminate darkness |
EnerChi & Soundbath |
Align to your peace centre |
Miyawaki Medicinal Forestry |
Plant a micro-forest with rich & renewable sources of health and well-being |
The Breath Lab |
Master your breath to master your mind |
The War Cry |
Find your own voice & confidence in this power-packed session |
The Conscious Kitchen |
Cook, serve & feed all - from animals to rural communities |
Anxiety: Face & Rise |
Face your fears and rise above them |
Mega Multispecialty Medical & Animal Camps |
Multi-Specialty treatment & preventative care with interactive health education |
O-M-Ghee |
Pair with tribal women & learn the art of Ahimsa cooking |
The GYF Concert |
Electrify your night with music & competition |
Rural Regeneration |
Redevelop spaces & enliven structures in rural South Gujarat |
Youth Olympics |
Bring out your best game with over 20 sports |
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Be a part of the Impact Projects at the Global Youth Festival
Spend 10+ hours in Rural, Animal, and Environmental Care
Receive an Official Certificate from Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care (SRLC)
SRLC enjoys Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council
Why should I come for the GYF 2022
The youth today were born into a world of the internet. Exposed to an amount of information that is unheard of in human history.
But information does not make a human, experience and empathy does.
The Global Youth Festival offers that.
It is the human experience condensed into a few days.
The one you’ve missed since the pandemic.
The one you get when you talk instead of typing.
When you embrace instead of double-tapping.
It is the empathy that emerges when you open yourself to yourself, without filters.
- The CLICK of learning something that fits in your heart like a jigsaw piece.
- The SIGH of contentment when your perspective shifts, slightly and effortlessly.
- The HIGH of sharing this happiness with others.
- The AWE of celebrating art and culture.
- The RUSH of sports.
It’s a festival of fully living the life you’ve been given. With a deeper takeaway of how you can direct yourself and take this life back home.
FAQ's
1. What are the dates for the Global Youth Festival 2022?
The first event commences on 24th December morning and the last event takes place on 26th night. You may arrive by 23rd night & depart by 27th morning. You are more than welcome to attend certain days or specific parts if you are unable to attend the entire festival.
2. If I miss the Festival is it available to stream online at a later date?
The Global Youth Festival is an in-person experience, one must be physically present.
3. If I participate in this event, what will my child do? Can I bring my child to the event?
As a parent you can bring your child to the festival.
- If your child is in Standards 6 – 10 (academic year 2022-23), they can apply for the Spiritual Touch (ST) retreat where a curated program is available during the same dates as GYF for this age group. Link: https://www.srmd.org/app/Events/RegisterOpenNA?EventCode=SRDRetreat2022-Open1
- If your child is younger than ST age group then please register for regular stay: https://www.srmd.org/App/Events/Register?EventCode=N20-58
You can buy meal coupons upon arrival for the entire stay period. Coupons for a particular meal will be available up to 15 minutes prior to the start of the meal. For children under five years of age, there are no meal charges.
4. Will I be able to participate in all event categories?
Yes you can participate in all categories and customise your festival experience across the 54 events.
5. How does this help me academically?
The Global Youth Festival hosts several Impact Projects to uplift tribal communities, animals and the environment. By incorporating aspects of Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), this mega event provides opportunities for personal and interpersonal development, adding value to your students’ resumes. It also fulfils the mandate for NAAC CRITERION 5.3, promoting value-based education for inculcating social responsibility with a holistic approach. Students will receive a certificate for 10+ hours of volunteering in addition to a letter of appreciation from our NGO Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care.
6. Can I come with a group of my friends for the GYF?
You may register as a group for the Global Youth Festival and avail bulk discount for the same. Stay can be allocated as a group. To register over 50 youth together please contact youthfestival@youth.srmd.org
7. Are there any provisions to ensure my safety at the Global Youth Festival?
The ashram premises include strict 24/7 surveillance by security guards and CCTV cameras. The ethos of the ashram ensures gender-wise allocation of rooms and stay quarters for all attendees
8. How do I make my way to the ashram on my own?
We can help arrange your transportation. Click here https://www.srmd.org/en-IN/plan-your-visit-to-shrimad-rajchandra-ashram-dharampur to plan your travel arrangements or contact youthfestival@youth.srmd.org
9. What does my fee include?
Your fee includes your entire experience of all 54 activities, meals & internal logistics during the Global Youth Festival.
10. Is my fee subsidised?
Your Youth Festival shibir registration charges are highly subsidised - it is inclusive of all events including satsang, sports and meals for all 3 days.
Meet Our Master
Enlightened master, spiritual visionary, and ardent devotee of Shrimad Rajchandraji, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji is the founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur – a spiritual movement with 196 centres across five continents.
Blending theory with experience and head with heart, He is empowering and transforming millions globally with the mission statement – Realise one’s True Self and serve others selflessly.
Meet our Coach
Enlightened master, spiritual visionary, and ardent devotee of Shrimad Rajchandraji, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji is the founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur – a spiritual movement with 196 centres across five continents.
Blending theory with experience and head with heart, He is empowering and transforming millions globally with the mission statement – Realise one’s True Self and serve others selflessly.
A youth is he who is vibrant, enthusiastic creative & pursuing his goal
Meet our Coach
Enlightened master, spiritual visionary, and ardent devotee of Shrimad Rajchandraji, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji is the founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur – a spiritual movement with 196 centres across five continents.
Blending theory with experience and head with heart, He is empowering and transforming millions globally with the mission statement – Realise one’s True Self and serve others selflessly.
Meet Our Space
Envisioned by Pujya Gurudevshri, Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram is
the International Headquarters of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur
Spread over a lush expanse of 223 acres, this spiritual sanctuary is a vibrant centre of activity dedicated to the pursuit of a higher existence.
Why youth love GYF
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Meet our Philosophy
Meet your Purpose
Satsang I Enlightening wisdom
Keynote Address
Shift your paradigm with Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s practical insights, penetrating wit and profound inspiration.
Wisdom Masterclasses
Immerse in knowledge-based sessions and rejuvenating meditations led by expert teachers
Meet your Purpose
Satsang I Enlightening wisdom
Keynote Address
Shift your paradigm with Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s practical insights, penetrating wit and profound inspiration.
Wisdom Masterclasses
Immerse in knowledge-based sessions and rejuvenating meditations led by expert teachers
Meet Your Peace
Sadhana I Spirituality Applied
Soulful Stretches
Align to your peace centre with yoga and wellness activities every morning.
Experience Workshops
Learn and interact in groups through insights, experiments and the ancient arts.
Meet Your Compassion
Seva I Selfless Service
Impact Projects
Dissolve boundaries. Experience the energy of empathy. Uplift tribal communities, animals and the environment through a wide-range of initiatives.
Hacks For Humanity
Innovate for a better world. Collaborate with youth from around the world in this competitive hackathon.
Meet Your Compassion
Seva I Selfless Service
Impact Projects
Dissolve boundaries. Experience the energy of empathy. Uplift tribal communities, animals and the environment through a wide-range of initiatives.
Hacks For Humanity
Innovate for a better world. Collaborate with youth from around the world in this competitive hackathon.
Meet Your Roots
Sanskruti I Celebrating Through Culture
The GYF Concert
Get ready to drift into a night of soul-stirring live music. Transport yourself to an atmosphere of melody, devotion and enchantment.
The Higher Frequency – Global Music Competition
Record your own vocal or instrumental composition or cover. Get judged by renowned duo Sachin-Jigar. Winners perform live at the festival, professionally record and get published on multiple music platforms.
Meet Your Strength
Sports I Field Goals to Higher Goals
Youth Olympics
Come together with players from all over the world and bring out your best game for 20+ indoor and outdoor sports.
Sports Include
Football, Basketball, Cricket, Volleyball, Throwball, Athletics, Marathon, Tug of War, High Jump, Long Jump, Swimming, Badminton, Table Tennis and Chess
*Artificial grass
Meet Your Strength
Sports I Field Goals to Higher Goals
Youth Olympics
Come together with players from all over the world and bring out your best game for 20+ indoor and outdoor sports.
Sports Include
Football, Basketball, Cricket, Volleyball, Throwball, Athletics, Marathon, Tug of War, High Jump, Long Jump, Swimming, Badminton, Table Tennis and Chess
*Artificial grass
The Higher Frequency -
A Global Music Competition
This is your chance to showcase your talent. Recreate a soulful cover. Compose your own piece. Dive into the world of rhythms. Submissions open now.
Hacks for Humanity
Collaborate with youth from around the world. Benefit local & global communities. Leverage creativity and technology to innovate in this competitive hackathon.
Testimonials
“It is amazing to be in a space of energized youth from around the world all coming together with a single focus of bettering themselves and effectively others. The energy was vibrant and transformative and I walked away from it with new skills in my pocket and the strength to implement them.”
“As a software engineer, I tend to see things very logically. Pujya Gurudevshri’s discourses have shown me how logic and spirituality are actually two sides of a coin. It’s incredible! He demonstrates how truly simple and applicable spirituality is in day to day life.”
“I have had such a blast at Global Youth Festival! It is such a holistic experience which involves selfless service, sports, and powerful and inspiring discourses. Pujya Gurudevshri brings a contagious energy and a collective spirit that pushes me to better myself.”
“Global Youth Festival brings back so many good memories. From participating in the football World Cup of 2019, which brought me closer to youth from across the world, to selfless seva activities which brought me closer to a different strata of society, this festival has helped me grow and explore.”
“The Global Youth Festival is a great medium to understand how spirituality is woven into all aspects of our lives. You get to meet youth from all over the world who come together with a common goal to connect and grow, while having fun. I cannot wait for the next one.”
“Each activity is curated in a way that will help you discover a part of you that you never knew existed.”
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