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Who?
Global youth between 17-40 years
When?
21-23 December
What?
A gamified adventure of epic proportions, designed to test your grit, wit, and teamwork; partnered with events to empower and evoke an inspired you
Why?
To celebrate the spirit of youth across cultures and countries, and resolve for a better future inside-out
Where?
Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur Gujarat, India
Let us ask you something
- Do you want to learn secrets of personal and professional success?
- Do you want to join a global community of young spirited minds?
- Do you want to equip yourself with future-ready skills and real-world learning?
- Do you want to channel your love and care to become a changemaker?
- Do you want to ride the wheels of selfless action with thousands?
- Do you want to meet the best version of yourself?
If your answer is yes, You are in the right place.
Festival Highlights
1
Wisdom Masterclass by Pujya Gurudevshri
Insights that will shift your perspective and unlock your potential
2
GYF Concert
Electrify your night with music,
dance, and devotion
3
Gamechanger Sports
Compete for the House Cup, but with an unexpected twist
4
Tame Your Triggers
Conquer your triggers and face life fearlessly
5
Tactical Strike
A high-stakes game of logic, alliances, and calculated risk
6
Ice Bath & Fire Walk
A trip from the poles to the equator. Can you make it?
7
Survey Race
Learn and record the daily lives of families in the rural heartland
8
Greek Labyrinth
Navigate through a maze of surprises, traps, and riddles
9
Film for a Cause
Tug at heartstrings with moving stories that deserve a limelight
10
Holy Hour
Greet the dawn with an hour of creative self-work and quiet reflection
11
The Life Auction
Bid your time and skills to become a social changemaker
12
Give Back to the Future
Support quality education for the future of our planet
GYF Concert |
Electrify your night with music, dance, and devotion |
Gamechanger Sports |
Compete for the House Cup, but with an unexpected twist |
Tame Your Triggers |
Conquer your triggers and face life fearlessly |
Ice Bath & Fire Walk |
A trip from the poles to the equator. Can you make it? |
Tactical Strike |
A high-stakes game of logic, alliances, and calculated risk |
Greek Labyrinth |
Navigate through a maze of surprises, traps, and riddles |
Survey Race |
Learn and record the daily lives of families in the rural heartland |
Holy Hour |
Greet the dawn with an hour of creative self-work and quiet reflection |
Film for a Cause |
Tug at heartstrings with moving stories that deserve a limelight |
The Life Auction |
Bid your time and skills to become a social changemaker |
Give Back to the Future |
Support quality education for the future of our planet |
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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Become a certified changemaker
With a globally recognised NGO
Spend 10+ hours in social impact projects in remote South Gujarat
Get certified by a global NGO that enjoys Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC
Raise upwards of INR 5000 to get a special fundraising certificate
What makes GYF special?
Our generation was 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.
SRMD Global Youth Festival offers that.
- 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 2024?
The first event commences on 21st December morning and the last event takes place on 23rd December night. You may arrive by 20th evening, post dinner, and depart by 24th morning, post breakfast. You are welcome to attend individual days 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. Does my registration include meals?
Registration includes all events, including the Game of Life tournament. Accommodation and meals are not included. You can buy meal coupons upon arrival for the entire stay period. Coupons for a particular meal will be available up to 6 PM the night prior.
4. Will I be able to participate in all event categories?
Yes. You can participate in all categories and experiences across all 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 students’ resumes. It also fulfills 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, which enjoys Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC. Additionally, participants will receive a special fundraising certificate for raising upwards of INR 5000 towards humanitarian causes.
6. Can I come to GYF with a group of my friends?
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 reg.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 to plan your travel arrangements or contact reg.youthfestival@youth.srmd.org
9. What does my fee include?
Your fee entails your entire experience of all activities & internal logistics during the Global Youth Festival - including but not limited to the Wisdom Masterclass, Game of Life, Impact Projects, Experience Workshops, GYF Concert, and sports.
10. Is my fee subsidised?
Your GYF registration charges are highly subsidised.
Meet our Inspiration
Enlightened Master, spiritual visionary, humanitarian leader, and ardent devotee of Shrimad Rajchandraji, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji is the founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur – a spiritual movement with 204 centres across six continents.
Blending theory with experience and the head with the heart, Pujya Gurudevshri provides powerful and practical tools to joyfully tread the journey inward, 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.
Welcome to our Space
Breathe in the stillness. Wake up to the scent of piousness. In this positively-charged atmosphere, enrich yourself with peace and purity.
Envisioned by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, 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
Meet our Philosophy
Meet your Purpose
Satsang I Enlightening wisdom
Wisdom Masterclass
Shift your paradigm with Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s practical insights, penetrating wit and profound inspiration.
Meet your Purpose
Satsang I Enlightening wisdom
Wisdom Masterclass
Shift your paradigm with Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s practical insights, penetrating wit and profound inspiration.
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.
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.
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.
Meet Your Strength
Sports I Field Goals to Higher Goals
SPORTS TOURNAMENT
Share the spirit of sportsmanship with players from all over the world as you elevate your game in a multitude of indoor and outdoor sports.
*Artificial Grass
Meet Your Strength
Sports I Field Goals to Higher Goals
SPORTS TOURNAMENT
Share the spirit of sportsmanship with players from all over the world as you elevate your game in a multitude of indoor and outdoor sports.
*Artificial Grass
GAME OF LIFE
Get ready for the ultimate test of guts, and glory! Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer the Game of Life? Prove it in an adrenaline-pumping adventure.
- Parkour Challenges
- Strategic Battles
- Social Impact Races
- Teamwork Tests
GYF AFTER DARK
Let your spirit shine under the night sky
Watch the ashram transform into a neon wonderland! The night is young, and the vibes are – as they say – chef’s kiss!
- Glow-in-the-dark Drum Circles
- Midnight Stargazing
- Karaoke Club
- Neon Painting
- Light Show
Testimonials
“I am in awe of the remarkable creativity and ideas that I have witnessed at the Global Youth Festival. The profound vision and guidance imparted by Pujya Gurudevshri has led to the massive achievement of bringing the most educated minds amongst the youth to engage in spirituality.”
“The entire ethos of Seva and Sadhana being followed here is something that should be internalised by youth across the world. The United Nations Environment Programme would be extremely honoured to work with Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur and its youth.”
“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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