The Blue Ribbon Movement

Fosters collaborative leadership for systemic change through deep democracy and empowering ordinary citizens as volunteers

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About

  • Headquarters

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Since

    2009

The Blue Ribbon Movement envisions a world where collective leadership drives systemic change. Its mission focuses on nurturing leadership through act Read moreion reflection and cultivating a profound understanding of systemic challenges. The organisation is dedicated to establishing a culture of shared authority through deep democracy and establishing connections and partnerships for enduring social change. Its approach revolves around collectively perceiving the emerging future and taking unified action to personify it. It encourages regular citizens to become profound volunteers, individuals deeply immersed in advancing social change alongside their usual responsibilities. This model prioritizes resource-efficient and adaptable approaches to societal transformation. Members embark on a transformative journey that extends into their personal lives as engaged citizens. The organisation's work, illustrated by Sarv-Anumati, enhances the capacities needed for a new world and innovates in the realm of complete consensus and decision-making. Its commitment arises from the recognition that intricate, interconnected issues necessitate solutions at various levels—individual, collective, and global. The organisation champions collective leadership as the way forward and establishes a space for self-examination and social action to maximize social impact, nurture relationships, and derive satisfaction from its efforts.

Demographies Served

Programs

  • Community Connect Programme

    District

    The organisation's Community Connect programme empowers youth by guiding them through a structured journey, fostering awareness, knowledge, and leadership skills. These empowered individuals bridge the community- Government gap, inspiring lasting social change. Civic action is crucial to alleviate governance burdens and enhance citizen engagement. The Community Connect Fellowship (CCF) builds active citizenship by addressing local civic issues. The Community Connect Challenge (CCC) enhances civic understanding and leadership in youth. The Community Connect Act-a-thon educates citizens about civic aspects in a few hours.

  • Fools Forum Programme

    District

    The Fools’ Forum initiative aims to unite alternative communities for collaborative learning and action. It welcomes those who envision a better world, often considered unconventional by others. Over the past five years until April 2023, it has successfully organized 19 Fools’ Forums, bringing together nearly 1000 individuals and connecting more than 50 groups. These forums encompass a variety of sessions, including dialogues, panels, and parallel workshops, both online and offline, covering diverse themes.

  • Sarv Anumati Campaign

    District

    The organization's Sarv-Anumati Campaign is an 11-day initiative designed to explore the potential of collective decision-making. With over 580 participants involved, the campaign provides practical tools through sessions, dialogues, interactive quizzes, and acts of non-violence, offering a hands-on experience of the power of collective decision-making.

  • City of Hope Programme

    District

    The organisation, in its "City of Hope" programme, is actively working towards the realization of the vision to transform Mumbai into a City of Hope. Young leaders across the city are spearheading initiatives that encourage active citizen engagement with Mumbai's civic affairs in an enjoyable manner. In the lead-up to the upcoming Municipal elections, it is engaging citizens through interactive games, informative civic sessions, conversations with notable individuals, local audits, and the creation of a Citizen Manifesto. These activities include Citizen Games, a card game designed to stimulate conversations about Mumbai's future, crafting a Citizens' Manifesto focused on governance, Facebook Live sessions with influential citizens discussing active citizenship, conducting citizen audits of local municipal wards in Mumbai, and organising one-day Act-a-thons to catalyze civic action among the youth.

  • Partnership Initiatives

    District

    The organisation emphasizes the power of collaboration, believing that collective efforts are stronger than isolated ones. It recognizes that achieving meaningful change requires unity and that no single organisation or individual can do it alone. Its theory of change, known as the 5th way, highlights the importance of Citizen Movements comprising individuals from diverse backgrounds, including seekers, artists, activists, individualists, and youth. These movements can include participants from various sectors, such as NGOs, rights-based movements, Governments, or corporations. To realize this vision, it actively engages in extensive networking, participating in numerous national, global, and local events, and co-creating events to foster collaboration and drive systemic change.

Impact Metrics

  • Individual Reached

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2020-21 4600
    • 2021-22 19000
    • 2022-23 5850
  • Learning and Awareness Events

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2020-21 41
    • 2021-22 25
    • 2022-23 40

Leadership Team

  • Abhishek Thakore

    Founder & Trustee

  • Akash Upase

    Co - Lead: Community Connect

  • Anjali Tripathi

    Anchor - Campaign and Events

  • Aravind Natarajan

    Co - Anchor: Partnerships

  • Kajal Savla

    Chief Executive Officer

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    6-20

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    E-28753

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    MH/2017/0166922

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    303, Fressia - 2, Navagaon, Dahisar West, Mumbai, 400068

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust