Shivranjana is a writer and maker of things with a decade of interdisciplinary experience in communications for impact and the arts. Through her diverse skills toolkit, she has worked on a wide range of subjects and formats of work that uses the power of storytelling to create impact and build communities.
QueerTWENTY Conversations - Subhashish Bhadra
As part of my role as Content and Advocacy Lead at egomonk, I was partly responsible for their in-house project - QueerTWENTY - where each year they platformed 20 exceptional queer Indians across different professions and work cultures.
I was responsible for conceptualising and interviewing two cohort members - Anwesh Sahoo and Subhashish Bhadra
QueerTWENTY Conversations - Anwesh Sahoo
As part of my role as Content and Advocacy Lead at egomonk, I was partly responsible for their in-house project - QueerTWENTY - where each year they platformed 20 exceptional queer Indians across different professions and work cultures.
I was responsible for conceptualising and interviewing two cohort members - Anwesh Sahoo and Subhashish Bhadra
Ground Beneath My Feet
Digital zine with hand drawn illustrations with digitally handwritten test superimposed on the illustrations + an article and audio narration for the issue titled "Roots" of Coonoor & Co Journal.
Editor - Being Restorative at Home
Authored by Ms Arti Mohan, a well known authority on restorative practices and researcher, as well as Program Manager at CSJ, India, this primer was produced as part of Restorative Justice Week 2021.
My role was support with the development of the document via editing, proofreading, designing and final publication.
Impact Stories from Counsel to Secure Justice, India
Counsel to Secure Justice (CSJ) is a non profit based out of Delhi, India that works in collaboration with the Indian criminal justice system to ensure protection and implementation of children's rights through its programs that work with child survivors of sexual abuse as well as children alleged to be in conflict with law.
I created these impact stories under their annual fundraising campaign that I designed and executed as well. These stories were selected impact stories from the year, aimed towards sharing CSJ's work and growing their community of supporters & donors.
Editor - Restorative Workplaces
Authored by Ms Arti Mohan, a well known authority on restorative practices and researcher, as well as Program Manager at CSJ, India, this primer was produced as part of Restorative Justice Week 2021.
My role was support with the development of the document via editing, proofreading, designing and final publication.
Diversity Inclusion Belonging at School - Learning Forward India
Diversity Inclusion Belonging @School (DIBs): For School Culture to thrive the three most important qualities are Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Diversity improves tolerance, empathy and critical thinking. Inclusion or Inclusive education provides a friendly atmosphere which helps in empowering students and Staff. Belonging is acceptance and pride of the Institution. These strong feelings build up confidence and belief.
The Learning Program is based on the book 'Wanted A BackBencher Last...
Book Review: “Rainbow Boys” And “Rainbow Girls” By Kamla Bhasin & Priya Kuriyan
Review of the book set 'Rainbow Boys' and 'Rainbow Girls' for Gaysi.
The hope through education is to consistently allow each child the opportunity to be free to learn about and make space for identity markers that speak to one’s authentic truth. This is where I really appreciate how simply these two books with Ms Kuriyan’s playful illustrations drive home the need to see and accept oneself and other children (and everyone!) as unique individuals.
Emotional Health through Art
My online class on using art to develop emotional connection with the self.
Recognizing Emotional Abuse
Part one of a three-part series done for the mental health platform The Mind Clan as part of my collaboration with them to launch my book Hineni. This series dealt with starting a conversation on emotional abuse within the family.
Let's Talk About Family
Part two of a three-part series done for the mental health platform The Mind Clan as part of my collaboration with them to launch my book Hineni. This series dealt with starting a conversation on emotional abuse within the family.
Tying Threads Together
Final conclusive piece of a three-piece series done for the mental health platform The Mind Clan as part of my collaboration with them to launch my book Hineni. This series dealt with starting a conversation on emotional abuse within the family.
Is It Time For Art To Take Its Responsibility More Seriously?
As a creator myself, this piece is an intersection between the personal essay and opinion formats to explore the inseparability of the personal and professional, looking at the interconnected role of systemic oppression in both arenas.
Chasing Plotlines in Mumbai — The Lookout Journal
Audio-visual story published as part of The Lookout Journal's issue covering 'Commute Stories'.