Slam Out Loud (SOL) transforms Arts Education and Socio-Emotional Learning for children in underserved communities. Using poetry, storytelling, visual arts, and theatre, we build Creative Confidence while exploring social justice issues like climate and gender too. We run a program called Project Aawaaz (previously called Project Avaza) with the Education Department of the Government of Punjab, of which Deepak has been a part. His last performance was at Kala Sath, Slam Out Loud’s end-of-year showcase, captivating not only the entire audience but also the Education Minister. Since then, he’s dreamed of performing on a bigger stage.

Now, Deepak needs your help to make his dream come true and perform at the prestigious Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in Mumbai! We're raising INR 40,000 for his and his teacher’s journey to Mumbai. Your contribution can turn his dream into reality and create a life-changing opportunity for a child.

Cost breakdown:
Flights: INR 35,000
Food: INR 5000

Join us in making Deepak's journey possible. Donate now and be a part of his inspiring journey!

🌈 This is what Deepak wants to say: “ਮੈਨੂੰ ਯਕੀਨ ਹੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੋ ਰਿਹਾ ਕੇ ਮੈਂ ਮੁੰਬਈ ਜਾਵਾਂਗਾ, ਮੇਰੇ ਘਰ ਚੋ ਅੱਜ ਤਕ ਕੋਈ ਮੁੰਬਈ ਨਹੀਂ ਗਿਆ ..ਮੈਂ ਤਾਂ ਖੁਦ ਨੂੰ ਖੁਸ਼ਕਿਸਮਤ ਸਮਝਦਾ ਹਾਂ.. ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪੂਰੀ ਉਮੀਦ ਹੈ ਕੇ ਇਸ ਫੈਸਟੀਵਲ ਵਿਚ ਪਰਫ਼ਾਰ੍ਮ ਕਰਕੇ ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਅਤੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਪੇਰੇਂਟਸ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਰੋਸ਼ਨ ਕਰਾਂਗਾ.. “
“I can’t believe I will go to Mumbai, no one from my family has ever gone to Mumbai... I consider myself lucky... I am hopeful that by performing in this festival, I will shine the name of Punjab and make my parents proud..”