Author name: nivedita.desai

Creating Opportunities Through Chess: ACT’s Partnership with Chess4Change C4CTeam with Sarpanch,Animedh and DNH Chess Board At Animedh Charitable Trust (ACT), we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and realise their potential. While education, healthcare, livelihoods and community development remain at the core of our work, we also recognise that sport can be […]

To be in the right place…   Women’s Day in 2018 in Dadra Nagar Haveli was when I immediately found myself in the right place. My friend Nivedita Desai of Animedh Charitable Trust (ACT) invited me to visit Dadra Nagar Haveli, where ACT had been working since 2017. The women of the adivasi community of

Bhavin’s Journey with Nanhe Kadam: Building Strength, One Playful Step at a Time In the heart of Dadra Nagar Haveli, where the rustle of leaves mingles with children’s laughter, Project Nanhe Kadam continues to weave stories of resilience. This initiative by the Animedh Charitable Trust (ACT) believes that every child’s potential blooms uniquely—and Bhavin, a

Amruta’s Journey with Nanhe Kadam: Small Steps Toward a Brighter Future https://youtube.com/shorts/F03XcTrQXRE?feature=share In the lush, tribal-dominated regions of Dadra Nagar Haveli, a quiet revolution is unfolding—one that begins with the smallest members of the community. Project Nanhe Kadam (Little Steps), initiated by the Animedh Charitable Trust (ACT) in 2018, is transforming lives by addressing gaps

Artisan to Advocate At Animedh Charitable Trust (ACT), we believe in the power of community, the dignity of work, and the unwavering spirit of the human heart. Today, we want to share the inspiring story of Nutan, a valued member of our Animedh family, whose journey embodies all of these values. Nutan first joined us

From Struggle to Success: Tanisha’s Story with Project Nanhe Kadam https://youtube.com/shorts/xJZjotrV-FY In the heart of Amboli village, a little ray of hope was born in 2021. Tanisha’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the transformative power of support. Despite facing early challenges with motor skills and speech, her journey with Animedh Charitable Trust’s Project

Meet Kalpana – A homemaker and now an International Conference Speaker https://youtube.com/shorts/uXE09si91a8 Kalpana Suresh Bomble, a Mumbai resident, led a fulfilling life with her husband and two daughters. Her friend informed her about an opportunity at ACT, which sparked her interest in exploring her passion for work. Little did she know this opportunity would lead

Meet Rupali, a housewife who broke the chains of chauvinism and grew to become an entrepreneur. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWWK7Zyhda0 “Feminism isn’t about making women strong. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” —G.D. Anderson Mrs Rupali Ushakant Satpute came from a household where it wasn’t very common for a woman