About Us
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
For Auroville
Youth
For International
Youth
For 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!
Community Building Team /HR
Sanata Prakash
Sanata takes care of communications all around and as HR he tries his best to foster an inclusive space for all!
He has a way of making everyone feel at home and safe in the office.
Outreach Team
Namu Jeon
Namu handles all of YouthLinks finances and legal aspects, he has a lot of knowledge and enjoys solving problems!
Thanks to his rational and logical way of thinking he keeps YouthLink safe :)
Hard Skills Team
Annaeus Bruhns
With years of prior experience and an amazing amount of knowledge and wisdom, Annaeus helps us maintain our structure and is a mentor to the whole team.
Hard Skills Team
Prashast Gautam
Gautam is super skilled in animation and all things pertaining to graphic design.
He is always ready to help anyone in need and support however he can!
Having him in the office is a big help!
Soft Skills Team
Jiseong Park
Jiseong used to be a Tai Chi teacher back in Korea and has come to volunteer with us for a year!
Community Building Team
Mailys
Mailys is our newest long-term volunteer, bringing extensive experience in elder care, special needs assistance and social work. She has also worked with homeless populations and addiction center support and she is passionate about psychology and personal growth.
Hard Skills Team
Rajeswari
Rajeswari is the newest team member, bringing valuable experience from her previous roles as an administrator. We're excited to have her on board, and her expertise will greatly contribute to both the organization and the team.
Soft Skills Team
Madhu Leconte
Madhu is passionate about photography, she takes care of capturing the moment throughout our events and also handles YouthLink finances.
Community Building Team
Yanis Villason
Yanis is a long-term volunteer, he is passionate, dedicated and works toward making a positive impact on the lives of those around him.
Soft Skills Team
Chahat
Chahat is a new volunteer with a background in history and political science. She is eager to deepen her connection and contribute to the community. Her enthusiasm for meeting people, new experiences, and exploring diverse ideas is bound to make her presence impactful.
Community Building Team
Arun Kumar
Arun studied Biotechnology and has worked in the pharmaceutical industry. He also brings experience from a one-year natural building workshop and is a certified yoga instructor, practicing for a year. His presence is highly valued.
Outreach Team
Gwjwn
Gwjwn is a Newcomer who takes up whatever task that needs to be done. He's interested in projects and events, and also in charge of making sure this website runs smoothly ;)
Outreach Team
Aurore
Aurore, an alumni who is already familiar with the organization, has returned to the team. Her extensive experience will deliver significant benefits to YouthLink. Additionally, she is an expert in massages.
Outreach Team
Hibah
Hibah recently joined the team, bringing with a background in designing languages. With extensive experience in graphics, animation, and photography, her addition to the team is sure to be highly beneficial.
Hard Skills Team
Asia
Asia is our new member who grew up in Auroville. She is dedicated to supporting both youth and the community. She enjoys writing, craft building, circus arts, and a variety of sports.
Hard Skills Team
Monica Matsumoto
Monica was raised in Auroville, with an Italian and Japanese background. She is very motivated to make an impact in the community, and is passionate about learning NVC. Her free time is spent in the forest, where she is always on the lookout to identify different species of plants, animals and fungi.
We want You!
To join our team today :)
YouthLink is constantly looking for young and sparkling minds to join our team to bring new ideas, offer different perspectives and have fun all together!
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!
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
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
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