Catalysts for Social Action is an Indian NGO that works towards creating & ensuring a brighter future for every child under institutional care.
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Every emotion matters. Every child deserves to be heard.
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, children across CSA’s Child Care Institutions (CCIs) in Pune, Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh explored emotions through drawing, interactive sessions and activities promoting emotional well-being.
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Caring for others starts with caring for ourselves.
This World Mental Health Day, hear from the CSA team on why mental well-being matters, how we navigate the emotional demands of our work with children and young adults and how YourDOST supports us along the way.
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A big thank you to YourDOST for helping us prioritise our mental well-being!
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#worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selfcarematters #emotionalwellbeing #workplacewellbeing #workplacementalhealth #mentalhealthsupport
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A successful career can change your life. Giving back can change someone else’s.
At IIM Trichy, Smitha Shetty, CEO, CSA, motivated MBA students about using their skills, networks and influence to contribute to social causes.
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Build your career while building something for others too.
#iimtrichy #socialimpact #leadership #education #childcare
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Catalysts for Social Action retweeted
#Exclusive: Smitha Shetty, CEO of Catalysts for Social Action (CSA), is working to strengthen support for children in institutional care and young people after 18 across six states. Drawing on her finance career, she is building systems around education, skills, wellbeing and independent living.
👉🏻 From Care To Independence
CSA currently works with 124 Child Care Institutions and supported 8,519 children during the year discussed. Its aftercare programme has reached nearly 4,000 young adult, with more than 1,700 job placements facilitated last year.
👉🏻 A Journey From Finance
After 15 years in capital markets, Smitha entered the social sector in 2016 following volunteering experiences. She says, “The rescue is not the end of the story”; sustained support must continue beyond childhood.
👉🏻 The Logical Indian's Perspective
Every child deserves consistent care, opportunity and someone to rely on. As CSA expands, can systems grow while keeping empathy and quality at their centre? Share your thoughts. @Catalysts4SA
#TheLogicalIndian #ChildCare #SocialImpact #SmithaShetty #CatalystsForSocialAction
Beyond eighteen, the journey continues.
For young adults transitioning out of institutional care, sustained support can play an important role in the journey towards independence.
‘Smitha Shetty, CEO, CSA, shares her insights in The CSR Universe’.
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Read the full feature: thecsruniverse.com/articles/…
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A handful of clay. A few leaves. And a lot of imagination.
This Ganesh Utsav, children living in 14 Child Care Institutions (CCIs) across Maharashtra made Ganpati idols, artwork, crafts and decorations.
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Along the way came creativity, teamwork, skills, hands-on learning and a lesson in celebrating responsibly and in an Eco-friendly manner.
#ganeshutsav #ganeshchaturthi #childdevelopment #creativity #ecofriendly
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Teaching in challenging contexts requires patience, empathy and the willingness to keep showing up.
For children living in Child Care Institutions (CCIs), teachers play an important role in creating spaces to learn, grow and build confidence.
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Local Samosa's latest story features perspectives from teachers associated with Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) teaching children in CCIs.
Read: localsamosa.com/people-cultu…
#teachersforsocialchange #teachersday #education #childcare #socialimpact
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A teacher doesn’t always stand in front of a classroom.
Sometimes, they walk into a ‘CCI (Child Care Institution)’, sit beside a child and make learning feel possible.
This Teachers’ Day, we celebrate our Foot Warriors who teach, guide and walk alongside children in CCIs.
#csa
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Just 1 Day to Go!
Tomorrow, we come together for “आह्वान” - a dialogue with care leavers, creating a space to listen, learn, and understand their real-life experiences, aspirations, and challenges beyond institutional care.
A conversation that puts their voices at the centre
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🌱 Building pathways to independence!
Ahvaan – Madhya Pradesh, a collaboration between WCD, Government of Madhya Pradesh & CSA, is bringing together youth, industry & stakeholders in Bhopal on 19 August to explore mentorship, skills, education & employment pathways.
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Happy Independence Day!
A truly free India is one where every child has the freedom to learn, grow, dream, and shape their own future.
This Independence Day, let’s work together to build a future where every child is safe, empowered, educated, and free to dream without limits.
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On August Kranti Diwas, children from CSA-supported CCIs in Solapur & Pune explored India’s freedom struggle through role-plays, storytelling, drawing & cultural activities—building confidence, creativity, patriotism & responsible citizenship. 🌱❤️
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CSA conducted Tuition Teachers’ Training across Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh & Odisha, equipping educators with practical, child-centric strategies to assess learning levels, use joyful pedagogy, and ensure every child learns at their own pace.
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🌼 Celebrating #GuruPournima across our Child Care Institutions! Children expressed their gratitude through speeches, handmade cards, flowers, and felicitation ceremonies, while confidently leading the celebrations. Honouring the mentors who inspire brighter futures. 💛
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