About Us

To help the integration of youth into the Auroville community and to be a bridge between Auroville and the world.

To explore and experiment various ways to enable free progress and higher consciousness.

YouthLink
Charter

To be the link that enables continuous flow of wisdom and knowledge throughout generations.

To initiate and support potential leaders and thinkers to be the driving force of intentional change

To be a catalyst for the youth populace of Auroville, to shape them into the future leaders and thinkers of the world who are able to take initiative and challenges with a smile on their faces.

To highlight the works going on in Auroville to the Indian & international community, and to spread love and the power of 'doing' to the world around us

Auroville
Youth

International
Youth

Visiting
Youth

To showcase the beauty of Auroville and integrate them into its social fabric, for them to find their true calling and their meaning of life

Our Team

Meet the YouthLink Team! Through some way or the other, we have all found our way to YouthLink and have decided to contribute towards empowering the youth, ourselves included.

Though the team is new and will one day be replaced by a new generation, YouthLink's goals & dreams will still and always stand at the forefront of youth & community activities and education programs and we are super excited to see what we are able to achieve!

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Project Coordinator

Lucrezia Fassi

Lucrezia takes care of our projects and makes sure we always have lots of initiatives that benefit the youth.

Communication Coordinator/HR

Sanata Prakash

Sanata takes care of communications i.e social media etc, and tries his best to promote an inclusive space for all as HR!

Outreach Coordinator/Executive

Tenzin Vattier

As outreach coordinator, Tenzin takes care of maintaining our community engagement and as executive, Tenzin has his hand full!

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Networking

Ankita Sheth

Ankita has been with YouthLink for the longest time and nobody knows the organisation better!

We would be lost without her!

Education team

Aurore Galarza

As education coordinator, Aurore is in charge of setting up classes and workshops aimed at sharing key knowledge to the youth of Auroville!

Administration Coordinator

Namu Jeon

Namu handles all of YouthLinks finances as well as makes sure things run smoothly all around!

Education team

Yolane Zalay

With a strong passion for working with children, Yolane has organised multiple theatre plays and workshops for the youth!

Administration team

Annaeus Bruhns

With years or prior experience and an amazing amount of knowledge and wisdom, Annaeus helps us maintain our structure and is a mentor to the whole team

Educations Coordinator

Nivetha Narayanasamy

Nivetha loves working with children and is super passionate about spreading as much knowledge as possible through workshops and educational events.

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Videographer

Prashast Gautam

Prashast is super skilled in animation and all things pertaining to graphic design. Having him in the office is a big help!

Member

Madhu Leconte

Madhu is passionate about photography. She is responsible for some of the beautiful photos on this website!

Volunteer

Gwjwn Daimari

Gwjwn is a versatile volunteer who takes up whatever task that needs to be done. He's interested in projects and events, and is planning to stay with us for a long time ;)

Volunteer

Harinie MK

Harinie is interning with us for two months, while studying business management in university. She'll be shaping our social media while she's with us, so keep an eye out!

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New member

Mahana Cordonnier

Mahana was born and brought up in Auroville. She is passionate about bringing people together to share, educate and most importantly have fun throughout the process!

We want You!

To join our team today :)

We are currently looking for a graphic designer/illustrator to design our posters, stickers, and such! Creative freedom will be provided.

Apply Now

Auroville is an intentional community located in Tamil Nadu, south India. It intends to be a model city that tackles both the physical and spiritual needs of today's society, creating a township that is both sustainable and conscious.

YouthLink's role in this community is to create a strong youth presence, providing tools and connections necessary for individuals to become proactive, joyful, and kind members of our society and the world as a whole!

By joining YouthLink, you will have the opportunity to connect to Auroville, explore your own potentials, and to take part in shaping the world of tomorrow!

Work Culture

ACCOUNTABILITY

: Empowering each other to take ownership of our actions

WHOLENESS

: Exploring oneself & being conscious of collective responsibilities

: Harnessing the power of collective knowledge and efforts

COLLABORATION

EQUALITY

: Respecting and inviting everyone from different walks of life

AGILITY

: Challenging the "status quo", with open minds, focus, and efficiency

Our Programs