A Divine Artistic Journey: Shubhangi Samant’s Spiritual Expression Through Paintings

Shubhangi Samant’s exhibition of Shreenathji’s paintings will be held from 1st to 7th April 2025 at Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Worli, Mumbai. The exhibition will be open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM, offering art lovers a chance to experience her beautiful depictions of Shreenathji. Mumbai-based artist Shubhangi Samant has dedicated over two decades to capturing the essence of devotion through her breathtaking paintings of Shreenathji. Her works, deeply rooted in Indian mythology, have resonated with audiences, earning admiration for their spiritual depth and artistic finesse. Despite her Marathi…

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Breaking Barriers: Khushi’s Journey of Resilience and Empowerment

In Bhorakalan, a village located in the state of Haryana, where societal norms have long dictated the roles of men and women, a young woman named Khushi is carving out her own path. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and a commitment to breaking gender stereotypes—an inspiration for many girls who dare to dream beyond societal constraints. Khushi’s journey took a defining turn when her family faced financial hardships due to her father’s company relocating during the pandemic. With limited opportunities and growing economic concerns, the pressure to conform…

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Courage in Action: Ruchi’s Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

In Haryana’s Badshahpur, Ruchi’s story stands as a powerful testament to courage, resilience, and change. From a young age, she harbored a deep desire to make a difference in her community. A top student in her class, Ruchi was always eager to learn more and challenge the injustices around her. Her journey took a transformative turn when she became a part of Breakthrough’s Taaron Ki Toli sessions, where she gained critical insights into gender dynamics, the rights of women and girls, and the confidence to raise her voice against gender-based…

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Breakthrough Reaches Over 25,000 Adolescents Through Gender-Transformative Curriculum Across Haryana

Breakthrough, an organisation dedicated to making gender-based violence unacceptable by transforming the culture that permits it, brought together voices from diverse backgrounds in Haryana’s Panchkula to champion the vision of “Engendering Schools and Communities,”. Schools and communities play a crucial role in building a gender-neutral society. Breakthrough has been working in Haryana since 2012, creating awareness and promoting gender equality in the state, particularly through Schools and Community engagements. Breakthrough’s flagship gender-transformative curriculum, “Taaron Ki Toli,” has reached over 25,000 adolescents across 139 schools in 125 Gram Panchayats and 2…

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Child Help Foundation Spreads Joy and Awareness on Children’s Day 2024

  Child Help Foundation (CHF), a Pan-India non-profit child-centric organisation, celebrated Children’s Day pan India through a series of events. There were many interesting activities conducted by the volunteers such as teaching the social code of conduct etc.   Child Help Foundation has worked in the interest of the children especially the underprivileged since its inception and has taken many initiatives to provide them with good education, good health and a hygienic environment for their mental & physical development. On the occasion of Children’s Day, the NGO conducted many interesting…

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87% of NGO Employees Experience Positive Workplace Culture: Great Place To Work Report

Great Place To Work® India has released its latest report on the NGO sector, shedding light on the critical contributions of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), also known as Non-Profit Institutions (NPIs) or Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), to India’s economy and social fabric. The NGO sector in India is responsible for creating 2.7 million jobs, contributing an estimated Rs. 3.56 trillion to the country’s GDP, accounting for 2% of India’s total economic output. (Source: India’s Million Mission Report).   In FY 2022-23, nearly 19,888 companies collectively invested Rs. 26,000 crores in CSR…

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Celebrating Play A Collaborative Event by Bangalore Creative Circus and EkStep Foundation

In an innovative effort to rekindle the joy of childhood and the essence of play, Bangalore Creative Circus (BCC) along with EkStep Foundation, as part of ‘Bachpan Manao, Badhte Jao’, presents “Celebrating Play” – a unique event designed to reimagine spaces through the playful eyes of a child. This event, set to take place at BCC’s urban living lab in Bangalore, seeks to encourage adults to engage with the world around them through the dual lenses of a child's perspective and the concept of playfulness. By transforming everyday spaces into…

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*Vikrant Massey supports inDrive’s campaign – “Ride to Donate” in collaboration with Cry India*

inDrive donated 34,00,000 to CRY India through their brand ambassador Vikrant Massey & took responsibility for 500+ underprivileged kids as part of their purpose project at an event in Delhi on Saturday._ In an effort to make a meaningful impact on communities in need, inDrive is proud to announce its partnership with Cry India to drive the Ride to Donate campaign. Through Ride to Donate, inDrive users expressed their support for this initiative simply by using the inDrive app for their transportation needs. The “Ride-to-Donate” project aimed to donate 10%…

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People must report fearlessly, Additional Commissioner of Delhi Police, Crime, on’ fighting crime against women and girls’

Breakthrough, an organization dedicated to making gender-based violence unacceptable by transforming the culture that permits it, released the findings from its Women Safety Audit (WSA) at an event in Delhi today. Breakthrough’s Safety Audit Model identifies unsafe areas and plans for creating safer public spaces. Implemented in four communities in Delhi, the report has provided valuable insights into public safety issues affecting women and girls. In India, violence against women is considered one of the major impediments to achieving gender equality. It not only imposes a huge economic cost on…

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International Day of Play June 11, 2024: Announcing Hour of Free Play Challenge – play for children’s well-being

  –        International Day of Play raise awareness on the importance ofnurturing and playful parenting. –        Observe Hour of Free Play’ between 5 and 6 pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2024   UNICEF, in collaboration with Bachpan Manao, Badhte Jao (BMBJ) initiative by EkStep Foundation, is proud to announce the first-ever ‘Hour of Play’ in India to be observed on June 11, 2024, marking the International Day of Play. The United Nations has declared June 11, starting in 2024, the International Day of Play to urge every adult to invest…

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