The 'Vikalp Yatra - Yatra of Alivelihoods' is a learning journey hosted in the context of 10 years of the Vikalp Sangam process and will deeply explore the significance of meaningful and regenerative livelihoods in our current times. Vikalp Sangam is an evolving process that brings together movements, groups and individuals working on just, equitable and sustainable pathways to human and ecological wellbeing. It rejects the current model of development and the structures of inequality and injustice underlying it, and searches for alternatives in practice and vision.

 

The Vikalp Yatra is a similar search for radical alternatives in practice and vision in various fields/sectors, exploring the possibilities of Alivelihoods these sectors offer. How alive do we feel in our current pursuit of livelihoods and life? Can our livelihoods attempt to address the growing inequities and injustices? Can there be forms of work that respond to the poly-crisis while nurturing one's self? 

 

The Vikalp Yatra in Kerala is organised by Travellers' University from the 10th-16th of November 2024, ahead of the National Vikalp Sangam in Kachchh from November 21st-25th, which celebrates the 10th year of the Vikalp Sangam process. The learning journey aims to explore the sectors of Environment & Ecology, Media, Knowledge, Technology, Food, Conservation, Livelihoods and more. 

 

The Vikalp Yatra is an opportunity for Malayali youth inclined towards social-ecological engagement to understand the kind of on-ground work happening in these sectors in Kerala, learn from grassroots initiatives and innovators, and expand their worldviews to journey towards the alternative futures we all hope to see.