Dharmalife

11/06/2026

Think of childhood, and chances are you think of play.

At Dharmalife Dharmalife, we believe learning is most meaningful when it sparks curiosity, joy, and participation. That's why we integrate play into our learning experiences—at Saamarthya Learning Centre and Lighting Up Young Minds—creating spaces where children can explore, imagine, and grow while simply being children.

is where children discover themselves and the world around them. It is where they build friendships, learn to communicate, express their emotions, solve problems, and nurture their creativity—skills that stay with them far beyond childhood.

This International Day of Play, we celebrate play as a child's right, a source of well-being, and an essential part of healthy development. Because to protect play is to protect childhood.

Gaurav Mehta, Bachpan Manao, SumUp

05/06/2026

This World Environment Day, we reaffirm our commitment to building climate-resilient communities and advancing practices that create lasting impact. 🌱

Sustainability is not just about conserving natural resources—it is about
-enabling healthier livelihoods,
-stronger communities, and
-a better future for generations to come.

Across the regions we serve, we raise awareness, promote responsible choices, and support grassroots actions that strengthen stewardship and resilience. From promoting clean energy solutions to enabling sustainable livelihoods in rural communities, our work is rooted in creating meaningful, long-term change.

As challenges intensify, collective action is more important than ever. Together, we can build a future where people and nature thrive in harmony.

Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.

Gaurav Mehta, wheeler_lbs
porticusglobal Stichting DOEN Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India

28/05/2026

This Menstrual Hygiene Day, we reaffirm our commitment towards building a truly . 🌸
A world where menstruation is understood with empathy, spoken about without hesitation, and supported with dignity for every girl and woman.
Through , we continue to encourage conversations, spread awareness, and challenge the stigma surrounding menstrual hygiene — because access to menstrual health is not a privilege but a right.
Together, let's create communities where confidence replaces shame, awareness replaces silence, and every period is met with support. 💗

Check out the Impact Snapshot-
Dharmalife.in/periodofchange

Gaurav Mehta UN Women Asia and the Pacific P&G

20/05/2026

as climate infrastructure.
That’s what stayed with me from Women Deliver 2026 in Melbourne.
At the Care Pavilion, through our IDRC-funded Care and Climate Catalyst Program Asia, Dharmalife joined a strategic convening that asked a powerful question:
What if care were treated not as a soft good — but as infrastructure?
Embedded in budgets.
In climate risk assessments.
In policy.
The evidence is mounting that care-centred systems absorb climate shocks better. And that the women already leading community-level climate response must be in the room when frameworks are designed — not at the edges.
At our consortium booth (J06) — alongside The Asia Foundation, UN Women Asia-Pacific, LBS Wheeler Institute and ISB — we anchored these conversations with IDRC, UNDP, Climate & Care Initiative, Global Alliance for Care and partners across Asia, Africa and Latin America.
For Dharmalife, this isn’t theory.
Through 25,000+ women entrepreneurs across 45,000+ villages in 16 Indian states — we already work at this intersection every day.
The unit of change is the woman.
The unit of scale is her village.

Gaurav Mehta IDRC / CRDI The Asia Foundation UN Women Asia and the Pacific wheeler_lbs Indian School of Business

12/05/2026

We are proud to announce the launch of the Asia-Pacific Care-Climate Hub — a regional platform advancing care-centred climate action across Asia and the Pacific. 🌏🤝

Launched through the Care and Climate Catalyst Program Asia, the Hub brings together researchers, policymakers, grassroots organisations, and social innovators to address the intersection of the climate crisis and the care crisis.

Across the region, women and girls continue to shoulder a disproportionate burden of unpaid care work — responsibilities that intensify during climate shocks such as floods, droughts, and extreme weather events. Yet, this invisible labour remains largely absent from climate adaptation and disaster resilience strategies.

Led by Dharmalife Foundation gGmbH with support from International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and in partnership with UN Women
ROAP, The Asia Foundation, Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, and the Indian School of Business, Srini Raju Centre for IT and the Networked Economy (SRITNE), ISB, the Hub aims to place care at the centre of climate resilience planning.
Through this initiative, we will:
· Generate evidence on care–climate linkages
· Pilot integrated care and climate-resilient models
· Build grassroots-to-policy networks across Asia-Pacific
· Strengthen advocacy for inclusive climate and care policies

🔗 Explore the Hub: https://dharmalifelabs.org/apcch/

“The climate crisis and the care crisis share a common root: an economic paradigm that renders both women’s labour and our natural environment invisible. Addressing one without the other is no longer an option.”
— Gaurav Mehta, Founder & CEO, Dharmalife Foundation gGmbH
Because climate resilience is not only about infrastructure — it is also about the systems of care that sustain our communities every day

Gaurav Mehta IDRC / CRDI The Asia Foundation wheeler_lbs Indian School of Business
UN Women UN Women Asia and the Pacific

22/04/2026

What could be the best part of celebrating Earth Day through imagination and fresh ideas?

From Creativity & Innovation Day to Earth Day, ideas turned into action at Samarthya Learning Center.
Students planted saplings, learned how to care for and water them, and expressed their thoughts through hand painting—making the celebration both meaningful and hands-on.
Through these activities, they developed physical and motor skills, strengthened social and emotional learning, and built a deeper sense of responsibility towards the environment.
Because when ideas turn into action, it shapes not just awareness—but the overall holistic development of children for a better tomorrow.
Gaurav Mehta
UN Women Bachpan Manao Stichting DOEN Gates Foundation

15/04/2026

Not every step towards well-being looks big—sometimes, it’s just a moment of pause.
Wellness goes beyond individual health—it’s a global priority. Recognised within the United Nations’ vision and aligned with SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being, the focus is on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all, at every stage.
At Dharmalife, this belief translates into action—through community awareness, access to essential products, and empowering individuals with knowledge to make healthier choices every day. From hygiene to nutrition and overall well-being, small interventions are creating meaningful change on the ground.
Because when individuals are well, communities grow stronger—and that’s how lasting impact is built. 💙

Gaurav Mehta UN Women

07/04/2026

This Health Day, our young learners practiced simple yet powerful habits—brushing, handwashing, staying active, and staying hydrated.
Beyond these daily routines, children at Samarthya Learning Center are building essential 21st century life skills—learning self-discipline, personal responsibility, and awareness about their health and well-being.
Through hands-on activities, they are developing confidence, independence, and healthy habits that will shape their future.
Because small habits today lay the foundation for stronger, healthier, and more aware individuals tomorrow.

Gaurav Mehta Bachpan Manao UN Women Ministry of Education Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India

10/03/2026

Celebrating Women Every Day at Dharmalife

🌸 From First Steps to Shared Strength: Celebrating Women Who Lead Change 🌸

At Dharmalife, women are not just participants—they are the strength and pillars of the movement. This International Women’s Day, we celebrated the spirit of women who continue to learn, lead, and create change in their communities under the theme “Give to Gain
The celebrations began with a Leadership Circle with Dharmalife Society leaders, where women entrepreneurs reflected on their journeys and shared how their first steps in the village created opportunities for others.
At the Samarthya Learning Centers, teachers, center assistants, mothers, beneficiaries, and children came together to celebrate. Young learners expressed heartfelt thanks to their teachers and support staff for guiding them.
At the Dharmalife office, the team reflected by sharing one strength they discovered and one weakness they worked to overcome.
From receivers of opportunities to givers of knowledge and leaders of change, these women continue to inspire their families and communities everyday 🌸

Gaurav Mehta UN Women Bachpan Manao Ministry of Culture, Government of India Ministry of Education Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India London Business School

08/03/2026

When Women Rise, Communities Thrive: The Dharmalife Journey from Learning to Leadership

Across rural India, thousands of women are quietly redefining what leadership looks like. Through Dharmalife’s network of 26,000 Dharmalife Entrepreneurs (DLEs) across 15 states, women are emerging as changemakers in their communities—beginning with a simple curiosity to learn. Whether it is gaining digital skills, improving financial literacy, exploring entrepreneurship, or understanding new market opportunities, many women start their journey with a desire to build a better future for their families. Over time, that curiosity transforms into confidence, enterprise, and leadership as these women create their own socio-economic footprint while mentoring and inspiring others in their communities.

At the heart of this transformation is Jaya, Dharmalife’s structured four-stage learning-to-leadership pathway that guides women from knowledge and skill-building to entrepreneurship and community leadership. Supported by DLEs—women chosen from within their communities and trained as behaviour-change agents, market facilitators, and local role models—this ecosystem enables women not only to learn but also to lead.
Know more about Jaya Jaya - International Women's Day 2021 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfx850AG11I&list=PLoxRUVrTdLBrCigK1jZR-v0EVFfcplcle)

This International Women’s Day, as the world reflects on the theme “Give to Gain,” Dharmalife celebrates the power of collective action. When institutions invest in women’s knowledge, opportunities, and leadership, the returns are transformative—not just for individuals, but for entire communities. By giving women access to skills, networks, and markets, we gain stronger rural economies, resilient households, and a future where women’s leadership drives inclusive growth.

When women learn, they lead. When women lead, communities thrive. 💜

Gaurav Mehta UN Women Bachpan Manao SumUp porticusglobal Ministry of Education Ministry of Culture, Government of India

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