04/01/2026
ICA Quarterly Newsletter is Here!
https://www.icaonline.org/resources/newsletter/2026-newsletter-apr/
As we navigate a rapidly changing world, ICA Board Member Medha Jaishankar shares a powerful perspective on the role of music, storytelling, and shared experiences in driving social impact. Her message reminds us that while data informs, it is stories that create connection, empathy, and inspire collective action.
✨ NGO Spotlight: Shelter Associates (Pune)
We’re proud to feature Shelter Associates, an ICA-supported organization transforming urban communities through innovative housing, sanitation, and data-driven planning. From GIS-based mapping of informal settlements to building sustainable homes and promoting hygiene solutions, their work is creating lasting, scalable impact across India.
🚀 Youth Leadership Program Updates
A life-changing opportunity awaits!
• 2026 International Immersion Trip to Hemalkasa (June 28 – July 12, 2026)
• Limited spots remaining for high school & early college students
• Focus on leadership, cultural immersion, and community service
👥 Welcome Our New Board Member
We’re excited to welcome Sangari Bimal, a seasoned technology leader with a passion for digital literacy and rural empowerment. His work aims to uplift communities by enabling women to achieve financial independence through education and technology.
🎤 Community Highlight: Meet & Greet with Dr. Dhir Jhingran
ICA members gathered for an inspiring session with Dr. Jhingran, a leading voice in education reform. The discussion emphasized the importance of foundational literacy and equitable learning opportunities for children across India.
This newsletter reflects the heart of ICA—storytelling, youth empowerment, and sustainable impact.
📖 Read the full newsletter, learn more about our work, and explore ways to get involved.
💙 Together, we continue to turn empathy into action.
👉 Read the Newsletter: https://www.icaonline.org/resources/newsletter/2026-newsletter-apr/
