Friendship Flourishes in Dialogue & Silence,
In Laughters & Tears, in Music & Shared Meals
It was not a conference, nor an annual meeting; it was a celebration of Love, Life and Friendship. Learning flowed from all the directions and voices felt heard. Almost 100 torch-bearers of Oasis Movement across the nation - young and adult- came together at Oasis Valleys (Gujarat) from 28 to 30th January 2026 for the Annual Festival.
DAY 1 - Celebrating National Partnerships When character meets commitment, movements are born
Reborn: Sacred Lands and Valorous Valley Revival, Resilience and Renewed Rigour
Oasis Movement celebrated 10 years of its presence at Jammu & Kashmir.
Oasis Core Team shared about campaigns and actions undertaken in April 2025 post Pahalgam Terror attack - as responsible citizens, inspiring resilience and national unity.
After a long pause, Jammu team reignited the flame of Character-building Education for Children with Govt as well as a new initiative with NGO sector.
Oasis Movement witnessed renewed commitment of J&K School Education Dept as 'Return of the Lamp', sowing the seeds of hope.
Young Shoulders, Brave Steps Youth Rising to Responsibilities
When Kashmir Valleys whisper courage: Young Kashmiri girls shared How they learnt to take charge of their own lives, braved to come out of the comfort zone, and became facilitators to empower other girls. Few of them also travelled to Gujarat to explore their full potentials, to fulfill their dreams & be the role model to thousands of girls like them.
Aspiring Youth leaders of Odisha, ready to take charge of 'Rebuild Odisha 2036', shared their transformative journey with Oasis Workshops.
After the successful Misaal Project, the Youth team of Oasis Delhi NCR is taking the baton forward gearing up for more student programs.
Roots, Roads and Resolve Perseverance of the Young
Under the leadership of Oasis Young Trustees, Gujarat youths are taking charge of spreading character-building with conscience.
At Rajasthan, with small steps and humble beginning, Oasis in partnership with Young NGO leaders shared their vision with special focus on Girl Empowerment.
Oasis Movement at Southern India is growing in collaborations. Karnataka NGOs are Paying It Forward with grace; School Heads at Tamil Nadu are chosing Heart education for students. At Kerala, Governance is listening and opening the channel of transformative programs for Local Self Government, PSUs & MSMEs.
Food, Friendship, Fun Are Forever! Celebrating Under the Open Sky
DAY 2 – New Ventures & Adventures Giving forward what we have received
The Reverberating Evolutions Newly-born Facilitators Pay It Forward
New facilitators, participants of Oasis L3 professional batches, shared their heart warming transformation stories of facilitating Oasis Workshop for the first time. In Dec'25, they conducted 16 workhsops for diverse groups across India.
When Girls Rise, Nations Breathe Saamarthya-Fear to Freedom, Silence to Strength
In May 2025, Oasis launched a new Saamarthya Camp - Empowering Girls as Community Leaders. Soon it became one of the core projects of Oasis Movement. The camp is spreading fast across the States & UTs of India with support of partners. Empowered Girls shared their struggles and triumphs in the process.
Can AI Help Build Character An Oasis In The Noise of AI
Taking Lead, Oasis Young Team launched Oasis Movement on Social Media in 2025, with its first campaign on Students' Mental Health.
When Translators become Cultural Bridges... Sharing the personal experience of editing one of the path breaking Oasis publications - In Quest of Spirituality.
With the help of AI, Oasis launched a record 35+ new titles in 2025 majorly for the Generation Z on Character-building and Mental & Physical Well-being.
Beyond Borders, Within Hearts Oasis Taking Roots Across Continents
A brief but heartwarming journey of Oases Friendship International (Global community of educators) was also shared. This initiative is spreading Education of Heart to youths, students, teachers, and communities across 10+ countries.
The Passing of Faith:
Succession as Giving Roots & Wings
Young Trustees of Oasis Movement grabbed the attention of all guests by their intense performance depicting Why they commited their Lifetime to the cause of Oasis Movement. Oasis founding trustees declared completion of Succession.
वो सुबह हमीं से आएगी… वो सुबह हमीं से आएगी…
MusicOasis Evening Music that inspires. Listening that transforms.
All retreat participants experienced enthralling session of MusicOasis on the theme of Succession. Oasis has relaunched MusicOasis in 2025 with regular programs on 'Music that weaves thoughts into hearts'.
DAY 3 - Looking Forward Carrying the flame ahead
Open House Ask. Listen. Understand.
Dialogue That Opens Vistas: Shri Skandan K (Retd IAS), Advisor, Oasis Movement National Committee, had an enriching online talk on 'Lighting the Lamps and Paying it Forward'. He also answered the queries of audience.
Dreams with Deadlines Planning 2026 with Courage & Integrity
Concluding Circle : What We Carry Back Home Reminiscences, Reflections and Resolves
Alive Newsletter/ Magazine14 February 2026
Year 19, Issue 04
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