Inspiring change
We produce art as an instrument to provoke, move and initiate social change.
Pauhana are a community centred arts organisation in the Midlands. We celebrate an evolving cultural practice that pushes the boundaries for diverse arts, culture and heritage.
We create exciting visual and performance-based experiences, giving people a space to explore and share their stories.
We make and seek out new work that inspires, entertains and benefits local people in our community.
We create opportunities for individuals and communities to participate and engage in culturally diverse arts, culture and heritage.
We build and maintain relationships with isolated South Asian elders in the Midlands.
We empower disadvantaged groups, young people and their families, supporting their skills development through creative stimuli.
WHO WE ARE
Chair: Jaanuja Sriskantha
Artistic Director: Ben-Azeera Lela
Board members: Jaanuja Sriskantha, Pritesh Raj Chauhan and Parminder Khela are dedicated board members who are passionate about the telling of stories through experience.
Jaanuja Sriskantha is a marketing executive at Greater London Authority. She is passionate about the arts with experience in film, theatre and the heritage industry, brings strong leadership and management skills. She has a keen eye for detail and a love of storytelling in its many forms.
Pritesh Raj Chauhan leads the global Sedex Community Engagement Programme, fostering collaboration and ethical business practices across supply chains. Under his leadership, the initiative has reached over 19,000 members in 120+ countries through 180+ events, driving innovation, retention, and product development insights.
Parminder Khela is a HR Executive with a background in operations, logistics, and compliance, having worked with global companies including Celgene, DHL, and Harrods. His experience in safeguarding and systems management ensures Pauhana’s policies remain robust and responsive to the needs of vulnerable individuals.