Saamarthya Foundation

Saamarthya Foundation Saamarthya Foundation is dedicated to providing evidence-based professional development and advocacy resources to persons with disabilities in India.

💙 Meet Our Team | Sarasvati KulkarniBehind every meaningful program and every story shared with the community is someone...
22/09/2026

💙 Meet Our Team | Sarasvati Kulkarni
Behind every meaningful program and every story shared with the community is someone who believes that every child deserves to be seen, understood, and celebrated for who they are.

Meet Sarasvati Kulkarni, our Associate Program Manager. She brings together creativity and a strong belief in inclusion to support Saamarthya’s programs and share the work we do with children, families, and the wider community.

Sarasvati believes that every child deserves to be celebrated for their individuality and given the space to grow in their own way.

Beyond work, Sarasvati enjoys photography, video editing, cooking, music, and swimming. She also loves connecting with animals as an animal communicator—a reflection of her curiosity, creativity, and love for meaningful connections.

✨At Saamarthya, we believe that building an inclusive community takes people who care, create, and connect. Sarasvati’s role brings these elements together—supporting programs behind the scenes while helping our mission reach more families and communities.

Because every child deserves to be understood, accepted, celebrated, and given the opportunity to thrive. 💙

📍 Saamarthya Family Resource Centre (FRC), Baner
Together, let's celebrate individuality, create possibilities, and build a world where every child belongs.

21/09/2026

Empathy isn't an innate talent—it’s a critical skill built through modeling, experience, and practice.

Schools serve as one of the most vital spaces for children to develop social awareness and emotional intelligence. When educators are equipped to nurture these qualities, classrooms transform into supportive, inclusive environments where every child can thrive.

At Saamarthya Foundation, our LEND (Learning Empathy, Nurturing Diversity) program equips schools and teachers with the framework and practical tools needed to integrate empathy-driven learning into daily routines.

Learn more about bringing the LEND program to your school:
🌐 https://www.saamarthya.org/lend-toolkit

🤝 Partner with or support us today: https://www.saamarthya.org/donation-india
📞 Contact: +91 90498 60477

20/09/2026

🔥 From overcoming anxiety to building unstoppable strength and confidence! 🔥

Starting my workout journey at 14 completely changed my life—it built my physical strength and coordination, while breathwork and meditation gave me the inner peace to conquer fear and anxiety.

Now, I want to help you unlock that same power!

I’m excited to invite you all to join me at SWAYAM for a transformative session on going beyond traditional boundaries to build true strength, peace, and independence.

📅 When: Friday, September 25th

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

📍 Where: LIVE on Zoom

🎟️ Cost: FREE

Don't miss out on this life-changing experience!

👉 Click the link in the bio to secure your free spot today!

🌿 Manomitra: A Bridge to Wellness — Self-Care with Mindfulness Strategies 💛Caregiving often means putting everyone else ...
19/09/2026

🌿 Manomitra: A Bridge to Wellness — Self-Care with Mindfulness Strategies 💛

Caregiving often means putting everyone else first. But caring for yourself is an essential part of caring for others.

This 6-session counselling-based wellbeing program offers caregivers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and build practical strategies for sustainable self-care and emotional wellbeing.

Through guided sessions, participants will explore:

✨ Self-care & well-being
🧘 Mindfulness & stress management
💛 Self-compassion
🌱 Emotional regulation
🌈 Healthy boundaries & routines

📅 22nd September – 10th October 2026
🕕 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
👥 For Primary & Secondary Caregivers / Extended Family Members
🎙 Facilitator: Aarthi Nagvenkar
💰 ₹2000 for 6 sessions

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s a way of making space for yourself while navigating the journey of caregiving. 🌿

Sign up today and take a step towards caring for the caregiver.

Some of the most meaningful learning moments begin with a little mess. 🧡🏖️This Sensory Splash, we're inviting children t...
19/09/2026

Some of the most meaningful learning moments begin with a little mess. 🧡🏖️

This Sensory Splash, we're inviting children to explore the wonderful world of sand and clay—through scooping, pouring, tracing, digging, rolling, pinching, shaping, and creating at their own pace in a playful, sensory-friendly space.

From discovering hidden treasures in the sand to building with trucks, making pinch pots, creating clay faces, and leaving nature impressions, every activity is thoughtfully designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, creativity, and joyful learning.

Because when children are free to explore through their senses, they aren't just playing—they're building fine motor skills, coordination, problem-solving, sensory awareness, creativity, and social interaction, one playful moment at a time.

🗓 Saturday, 26th September

⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

📍 Saamarthya Foundation – Family Resource Center

💙 Free Session

📞 9049860477

🔗 Register: https://forms.gle/AAbp2SAg97pyriPa6

Know a family who would enjoy a morning of sensory exploration, creativity, and hands-on fun? Share this with them and help us spread the joy. 🌈👐✨

Sometimes, the right support does more than give us answers—it helps us see things in a way we never did before. ❤️A new...
18/09/2026

Sometimes, the right support does more than give us answers—
it helps us see things in a way we never did before. ❤️

A new perspective can bring us closer.
The right guidance can turn uncertainty into confidence.
And small, practical changes can make everyday moments feel more meaningful. ✨

Because every parent wants to understand their child better, connect with them more deeply, and feel confident about the steps they take.

And sometimes, all it takes is someone to listen, guide, and remind them—

You are learning. You are growing. And you are not alone in this journey. 🌱❤️

Beyond Therapy: Exploring New Pathways to Strength, Confidence & Independence 💙Every child’s journey is different. And s...
18/09/2026

Beyond Therapy: Exploring New Pathways to Strength, Confidence & Independence 💙

Every child’s journey is different. And supporting that journey can go beyond therapy — creating opportunities for movement, connection, confidence, participation, and independence.

For parents, it can be difficult to know what comes next. Therapy may be an important part of a child’s support, but so are everyday experiences that help children discover what they can do, build confidence, and participate in the world around them.

What happens when we look beyond traditional therapy and explore movement, yoga, breathwork, fitness, and mindful practices as pathways to growth?

Join us for an inspiring session under the SWAYAM Parent Empowerment Series, where we explore how these approaches can support children and young people in building strength, confidence, regulation, and independence — in ways that extend beyond the therapy room.

🎯 Topic: Beyond Therapy: Exploring New Pathways to Strength, Confidence & Independence

🎙️ Speakers:
Nish*ta Gandhi
Founder, Prati Yogyayanga | Director, RAVISOM
Yoga & Pranayama Teacher

Samudra Tambe
Founder, Special Sportz
Certified International Level 3 Personal Trainer | Certified Football Trainer

Together, they will explore how movement, yoga, breathwork, fitness, and mindfulness can open new pathways towards greater strength, confidence, participation, and independence.

📅 Friday, 25 September 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Online | Zoom
💛 Free Registration | Open to All

Hosted by Saamarthya Foundation in collaboration with SNIC Rehab Foundation.

📝 Register now: Link in bio

Because support doesn’t stop at therapy. Sometimes, a new pathway begins with movement, a breath, a moment of participation — and the confidence to say, “I can.” 💙

🌿 Manomitra: A Bridge to Wellness — Self-Care with Mindfulness Strategies 💛Caregiving often means putting everyone else ...
17/09/2026

🌿 Manomitra: A Bridge to Wellness — Self-Care with Mindfulness Strategies 💛

Caregiving often means putting everyone else first. But caring for yourself is an essential part of caring for others.

This 6-session counselling-based wellbeing program offers caregivers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and build practical strategies for sustainable self-care and emotional wellbeing.

Through guided sessions, participants will explore:

✨ Self-care & well-being
🧘 Mindfulness & stress management
💛 Self-compassion
🌱 Emotional regulation
🌈 Healthy boundaries & routines

📅 22nd September – 10th October 2026
🕕 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
💻Online via Zoom
👥For Primary & Secondary Caregivers / Extended Family Members
🎙 Facilitator: Aarthi Nagvenkar
💰 ₹2000 for 6 sessions

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s a way of making space for yourself while navigating the journey of caregiving. 🌿

Sign up today and take a step towards caring for the caregiver.

Sometimes, being strong for everyone else can feel a little lonely. ❤️Behind every therapy session, every small victory,...
17/09/2026

Sometimes, being strong for everyone else can feel a little lonely. ❤️

Behind every therapy session, every small victory, every worry and every hopeful tomorrow, there is a parent carrying so much.

You deserve a space for yourself too.

Saamarthya's Online Parent Support Group is a safe space to share, connect and simply be—with parents who understand the journey without needing an explanation.

No judgment. No pressure.

Just real conversations, shared strength and a reminder that—

You are not alone.

🗓 Every 4th Saturday of the month
📅 This month: 26th September
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💻 Online
🔗 Reserve your place in our circle:
https://forms.gle/ANsajNM8tWgdf9iG6

Services at Saamarthya | Special Education 🧩Sometimes, learning isn't about fitting into a standard mold.Sometimes a chi...
16/09/2026

Services at Saamarthya | Special Education 🧩

Sometimes, learning isn't about fitting into a standard mold.

Sometimes a child simply needs an approach that understands how their mind uniquely works.

At Saamarthya, our Special Education services are designed around personalized learning plans—helping children build communication, strengthen attention, develop independence, and achieve meaningful milestones at their own pace.

Because progress looks different for every child, and every small win deserves to be celebrated.

💙 Tailored learning plans

💙 Dedicated special educators

💙 Family-focused growth

You don't have to navigate their learning journey alone.

✨ DM us "LEARN" to schedule an assessment or discover how we can support your child.

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