Kirrt Yatra emerged from years of grassroots engagement in Punjab through Sanjhi Sikhiya’s work in public education and youth leadership. Over time, we realized that meaningful change requires proximity, not just support or philanthropy from a distance, but lived engagement with communities, institutions, and systems.
Having previously convened Punjab Yatras across 18+ districts, we witnessed how immersive journeys can deepen understanding, strengthen commitment, and build long-term relationships between changemakers and grassroots communities. Kirrt Yatra builds on that foundation with a smaller, more structured cohort focused on hands-on engagement and contribution, grounded in fundamental teachings of Guru Nanak Sahib, KIRRT.
Why does your project matter? What makes it important?
Punjab stands at a complex intersection, being rich in heritage and resilience, yet navigating challenges in education, agriculture, migration, and public health. Real change requires collaboration between community leaders, youth, institutions, and thoughtful professionals.
Kirrt Yatra creates space for that collaboration through immersion to its villages and communities and engage the participation through hands-on social action project. This direct exposure with grassroots initiatives, invites participants to contribute meaningfully while also supporting to sustain the long-term work already underway through Sanjhi Sikhiya.
The project matters because it strengthens both learning and action.
How can donors help?
Donors can support this initiative by contributing toward participant's immersion costs and by strengthening Sanjhi Sikhiya’s ongoing grassroots programs in education and youth leadership.
Contributions not only enable the journey itself but also ensure that community partners are supported. And also by paying forward for somone enables the access for participants who may require financial consideration.
Funds raised will be used to:
• Cover immersion logistics including travel, food, and community stays
• Support facilitation and coordination across districts
• Strengthen hosting community partners
• Sustain Sanjhi Sikhiya’s grassroots work in education, youth leadership, and community development across Punjab
Before making the contribution for participation, please ensure you have filled out the interest form as well.
Here is the interest form: https://bit.ly/KirrtYatra2026_InterestForm
You can also visit the webpage to learn more about the Yatra and its details: https://www.sanjhisikhiya.org/kirrt-yatra-2026/
For any further details, please feel free to reach out to us at:
+1 (510) 468-3634 | +91 89688 21155
