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If you ever wonder how to make a difference, just touch one life! Visit http://www.touchonelife.org/

Based in Mumbai, with a Global vision, Touching Lives is a non-profit organization working towards providing opportunities for Learning, Healing, Art, Technology and Life-skills. Founded in 2003 by Sonia Mackwani with the value – ‘It is our need to serve than saying we are serving the needy’, the team of Touching Lives is guided by the mantras of Self-work*, Seva and Saadhna. The core work of Touc

hing Lives is the project it is running since past 12 years in Dahisar and Borivali (Mumbai) across various slum communities – Independent Learners Project. The Goal is to provide Activity-based Education to children through a specially designed in-house curriculum which caters to their overall development.

21/04/2026

As ANTARYA came to a close, what remained was its impact -the essence of joy and the happiness of the children.

18/04/2026

Let us take you through what we did at ANTARYA!

Different corners were created to help children express and experience. Know more in this video.
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17/04/2026

Meet Palak Raval - our Holistic Counselor and a part of our Care Program, and the force behind designing Antarya.

Give her a listen to understand how this idea came to life and the purpose behind it.

This is just an introduction to Antarya. In the next video, we will take you through everything that happened during the event.

14/04/2026

Antarya - A Care Program Fest ~

Antarya means “what is within oneself”.

The thought of this event started with a simple idea to create a space where children could just be themselves, not judged, not restricted, just free to feel, express, have fun and connect. And that’s how antarya came to life.

There were different stations and zones for kids to explore,experience and express joy, creativity and emotions. There were moments of pure joy, self learning and understanding one-self better. Different activities helped the children unfold a new side of themselves, they were cheering for each other, helping each other, laughing without holding back and stepping onto the stage with courage they didn’t know they had. There were a lot of softer and meaningful moments where children opened up, they expressed and also helped their friends express their emotions which they were holding back. Kids enjoyed each and every room which was converted into different stations.
The cherry on the cake was the musical session, kids sang along with the musician and they were jamming together.

At the end many of them said “Didi we don’t want to go home” which showed that with the help of antarya we successfully created a safe and fun space for our children to express and enjoy themselves.
- Palak Raval, Holistic Counselor

10/04/2026

Final Result Sharing- 2025-26

Sharing the progress of children was deeply fulfilling for both the children and the mentors.
A year-long journey of commitment, involvement, learning, and continuous improvement - where every step and every decision was taken with the intention of creating the best possible learning opportunities.

Result sharing is also an opportunity for parents to express their aspirations for their children, share their concerns, and deepen their understanding of how their children can grow and improve.

08/04/2026

Art as a medium of relaxation ~

We start our classes everyday with meditation, positive affirmations, anything that helps us and our children feel relaxed and completely present for learning.
As much as my little learners’ love moving around, leading meditation circles with deep breathing techniques - they are also equally fond of relaxing and unwinding through art!

That's when I thought of turning one of our meditation circles into an art circle where we all shared a quiet space with soothing music, and slowly coloured a mandala.
It was a great start to the day!
-Rida Shaikh, Foundation Class Mentor

06/04/2026

Team Outing ~

Bursting with laughter, playing crazy games, taking cool pictures and videos – this sums up our special time together.
A well-spent day that will be cherished!

01/04/2026

M. has been a part of Touching Lives for almost a year now. She has been a very helpful and regular student. She loves to read stories and enjoys learning through games and activities. She also likes to play sports and learn something new every day. She is quick with words and is an expressive kid.

Her growth has been upwards. She often sits back after class to help me keep everything back at its place. She not only is helpful with her mentor but also shares and cares about all her peers in the class.

There are days when even a child has too many emotions at once, but M. is someone who, at the very young age of nine, knows how to compartmentalize. She is dedicated and mature for children of her age group.

-Jahnavi Sharma, Beginner Class Mentor

30/03/2026

A student-led classroom~

Students were given topics to prepare and invited to teach them to their classmates. They planned the class, explained the concept, and shared their learnings.

Standing in front of their peers helped them slowly overcome hesitation and build confidence and clarity. Seeing their friends teach also sparked curiosity and encouraged more active participation.

During these sessions, students used the board confidently, asked questions, and even helped clear each other’s doubts.
-Gauri Ambre, Transit Class Mentor

25/03/2026

HIRING NOW!

Sometimes… changing one life changes your own.

TOUCHING LIVES TEACHING FELLOWSHIP 2026-2028

The program aims to provide activity-based supplementary education to children living in slum communities in Dahisar and Borivali (suburbs of Mumbai).

As a Fellow, you choose the opportunity to contribute in the lives of children by becoming a part of their world in the deepest, warmest, closest and most direct ways - The impact that you can make in child’s life is - You can help them develop growth mind-set which is essential for a learner. Help them believe in their skills and qualities or even establish new ones. You can create a spark of interest in Education so that they do not give up studying. Teach them humanity so that they learn to live in harmony and peace, outside and within, feel so inspired to learn that they never think of giving up!

If you are passionate about the development of the world and want to actively participate in this journey of knowing oneself and contributing to humanity, then this could be your place to begin with.
You can send your resume to [email protected]

19/02/2026

Sports Day at Touching Lives was filled with energy and excitement, with all students geared up for the day. Children who are usually calm and disciplined were seen at their most enthusiastic, expressing themselves freely on the field. The ground was prepared over two hours for football and the lemon-and-spoon race. Mentors stood with whistles around their necks, trying to keep the games organized amid the growing excitement.

The seriousness of the matches felt almost at a World Cup level, with every goal celebrated as a personal victory - even when scored by a teammate. It was exhilarating to see the field remain lively and joyfully wild.

18/02/2026

Learning Has No Age ~

“I have always been fond of learning English, but life never gave me the opportunity to pursue it,” expressed a mother who is now a part of our Dream Project. This year, she took admission - along with her daughter.

Though reading and speaking in English felt difficult at first, her determination never wavered. To support her journey, small and achievable goals were set. She began by reading short stories and courageously sharing what she had read with the mentor during class. With time, the focus gently shifted towards speaking. A volunteer was also allotted for her practice regularly.

Today, she is able to read and speak English better than before. While she may still hesitate at times, the progress she has made is visible. Recently, she shared in class how her friends have noticed this positive change in her and appreciated her efforts.
-Shweta Sankulkar - Dream Project Mentor

Address

Navagaon, Dahisar West
Mumbai
400068

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+919833677541

Website

http://touchonelife.org/

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