Saajha

The Global Initiative to Support Parents (GISP) magazine is officially out! Launched at UNGA, it features incredible stories from Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, and the Western Balkans and North Macedonia. These countries are showcasing their diverse approaches to investing in parents and caregivers, recognizing their vital role in raising future generations. UNICEF World Health Organization Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) Parenting for Lifelong Health International Rescue Committee Read the magazine: https://lnkd.in/dTZDhBax

There is no doubt about the fact that the right combination of strategy, data and strong internal systems can transform organisations and amplify their impact. Here is one such story by our colleague Meeti Kapadia who writes about how our partner NGO Saajha, grew their reach from 25000 parents in 2022 to more than 200,000 parents in 2024 all thanks to their capacity building efforts in #mel and #fundraising!

At Indus Action, we’re happy to share some incredible moments from Saajha's ShareNet, where our team members Kritika Sangani and Natasha Uppal took the stage alongside parents and experts in social protection, education, and health. 🎙️ The panel delved into the powerful role of parental support during a child's early years, exploring innovative strategies to empower caregivers and improve outcomes through integrated systems. But that’s not all! 🌟 At the exhibition, Care To Play Caregivers showcased the amazing skills they’ve developed through our project. For many, this was their first stall, and over 50% of their handcrafted products were sold with a solid profit margin! 🎉 From Potli bags to table runners, these artisans displayed an array of beautifully crafted items, all while gaining confidence and preparing for the next level of their journey. We’re incredibly proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing how their training, which began in July 2024, continues to uplift and empower them. 🙌✨ #IndusAction #SaajhaShareNet #EmpoweringCaregivers #Handicrafts #CommunityImpact #SocialChange

Being part of #sharenet2024 was such an inspiring experience! Organized by Saajha, this collaborative event gathered changemakers, innovators, and advocates, all focused on sparking real action and impact. The day was filled with powerful exchanges as we connected with parents, children, and partner organizations, sharing our vision of empowering young minds through sports and play. From inspiring conversations to lively physical activity games, we kept the energy high and the purpose clear! A huge thank you to Saajha for bringing this event to life, and a special appreciation to Monal Jayaram (Co-founder and Director, School of Education and Systems Change, Piramal School of Leadership) and Shreya Tiwari(Curriculum Designer and Lead Teacher Trainer, UNESCO MGIEP) for their support and visit to our activities corner. A special mention to Priya, Urooj, Nilanjan Mondal and Nagendra from the Saajha team, and to Rajeev Sharma and Vijay Kumar from Dani Sports Foundation for all their efforts in making this day a success! 🤝 #DaniSportsFoundation #Sharenet2024 #Saajha #CollaborationForChange #Impact #Changemakers #SportsForDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #PhysicalActivity

Thank you Saajha for organizing the panel on Tech and Learning at Sharenet 2024. It was great to exchange learnings with fellow panelists Shashank Pandey Shreya Tiwari. VoC (voice of the student and voice of the parent) is key while designing digital learning tools. It was heartening to see so many parents interested in learning about how they can support their students’ learning and how to safely incorporate technology as an enabler into their student’s learning journey. Hearing their concerns about the need for capacity building for parents to enable at-home supervision for tech use also resonated. We at Khan Academy and Khan Academy India are striving to solve exactly these challenges on the ground. Thank you Saransh Vaswani Abhishek Choudhary

I had the privilege of participating in an insightful session on 'Literacy, Numeracy, and Assessments' during #ShareNet24. Our panel explored the importance of large-scale, classroom-based, and parental assessments in shaping a child’s learning journey. We emphasized the need to raise awareness about children's developmental needs and ensure that assessments are aligned with clear learning outcomes and objectives. A critical question that emerged during the Q&A was about assessing Children with Special Needs (CWSN). It highlighted the necessity of adapting assessment frameworks to meet the unique developmental needs of every child. Inclusivity in assessments is not just an option but a collective responsibility of the entire education fraternity if we aim to achieve equitable education for each child. Another memorable moment was welcoming little explorers, parents, and educators to EduWeave Foundation's learning station. Interacting with Ulhas Vairagkar, Swetha Guhan Varun Naik Shivani Parashar Barkha S. Navnit Nirav and Bharti Goyal was an incredible experience. A huge thank you to my fellow panelists Shweta Bhutada, Shivani Parashar, Darshna Ji and the Saajha team for this enriching platform and to all the participants who contributed with their thoughtful questions and perspectives. Abha T. #InclusiveEducation #Assessments #CWSN #ChildDevelopment #educationforall #equitableeducation #earlychildhoodeducation #parentalengagement #collectiveaction