Foundational learning
Balwadis, study circles and non-formal classes support children from streets, slums and low-income families.
Youth in service · Mumbai since 1987
Learning can open a wider world.
Vivekananda Youth Forum is a voluntary, non-profit organisation managed by young members. Its work supports children and young people through education, health, life skills and creativity.
Every child needs attention.Learning is shaped around age, aptitude and individual response.
1987Year the forum was formed
7 projectsListed across education, care and skills
Ages 2–20Covered across named project profiles
MumbaiLocally rooted programmes
How VYF serves
View all projects →Education, nourishment and room to grow.
Health & nutrition
Selected projects combine learning with nutritious food, hygiene awareness and physical or mental health support.
Creativity & skills
Art, craft, communication, vocational learning and youth mentoring create practical ways to participate and progress.
Featured work
Programmes built around different stages of childhood.
WEEKDAYS · ANDHERI
Soup Kitchen
Non-formal education, nutrition, social awareness and self-development for children living on the streets.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Srujan
Creative vocational training for young girls and boys.
AGES 5–18
Sandhyalaya
Formal and non-formal value education, nutrition and vocational learning.
VILE PARLE WEST
Sparsh
A continuum of early learning, food and non-formal education, mentoring and counselling.
“Live for your own liberation and for the good of others.”
A youth-led beginning
Action instead of observation.
The forum began under the guidance of Swami Someshwarananda with non-formal evening classes for children from neighbouring slums.
Its aim was to bring educated and underprivileged people together for mutual empowerment. Over time, the work expanded into education, crisis intervention, vocational training, relief and rehabilitation, and youth camps.
Read the journey →