Saba Khan

Festival Host, Bhopal

 

My name is Saba, I live in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. I like reading books very much. I also like writing true stories. I run Savitribai Phule Fatima Shaikh Open Library to generate interest in reading books among children and girls in different slums of Bhopal. We have 11 such libraries. My dream is to have peace and equality of rights in the world. When I hear the voices of the deprived and marginalised people, I feel that their voices should be heard everywhere. I want to know the ground culture of various communities throughout my life.

Human Library Mela

Hosted by Saba, Mentored by Neha Singh

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

 

I envisioned a Human Library, where stories breathe through people—spoken, not inked, offering voices of resilience and strength. I wanted to create a space where conversations bloom between strangers, dissolving preconceptions. This festival is a reflection of the belief that storytelling can build bridges across divides. It humanises experiences and inspires empathy, creating understanding where silence once stood.

Through the richness of these personal stories, we create a community that listens, learns, and grows together. The participants from nearby low-income communities of Bhopal shared their rich stories.

 

 

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participants gathered, sharing their unique stories to foster, connection, and empathy within the community

Girls & Women

of 16 to 40 years of age came together from the nearby basti's of Bhopal to be a part of this festival                           

Festival Keywords

community, storytelling, empathy, connection, intersectionality                                       

Zeb* , Participant

“I felt really happy to have the opportunity to express all things from my heart.” 

Sajda* , Participant

“After so many years, today, I got a chance to write my story.”

Saba, Host

“I think the whole festival gave us an opportunity to enjoy the preparations all the more as it turned from a one-day event to a week-long celebration.”

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