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Today, I remember the culmination of Bharat Yatra, the nationwide march against child sexual abuse and trafficking. The Yatra covered 11,000 km across 22 states in 2017.

800,000 people marched with us, and 1,400,000 pledges were taken. More importantly, the Yatra turned public outrage into collective action and resulted in concrete legal reforms to strengthen the protection of children from this heinous crime.

It reaffirms that when collective moral voices stand up for justice, the nation must listen and act.

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3 days ago

आज, दिनांक 15 अक्टूबर को अंतरराष्ट्रीय ग्रामीण महिला दिवस मनाया जाता है। यह दिन ग्रामीण महिलाओं के योगदान, संघर्ष, साहस और आत्मनिर्भरता को सम्मान देने का अवसर है।

जब महिलाएँ आगे बढ़ती हैं, तो उनके साथ पूरा समुदाय आगे बढ़ता है। उनकी आवाज़, आत्मविश्वास और भागीदारी ही समाज में बदलाव की नींव हैं।

सत्यार्थी मूवमेंट फॉर ग्लोबल कम्पैशन अपने बाल मित्र गाँवों में करुणा सर्कल के माध्यम से ग्रामीण महिलाओं में आत्मविश्वास जगाकर उन्हें आत्मनिर्भर और सशक्त बनाने की दिशा में कार्य कर रहा है। ये सर्कल महिलाओं को एकजुट होकर अपनी बात रखने, अपने अधिकारों के प्रति जागरूक रहने और एक-दूसरे के सहयोग से समस्याओं का समाधान करने के लिए प्रेरित करते हैं।

इस पहल से न केवल महिलाओं के जीवन में सकारात्मक बदलाव आ रहा है, बल्कि उनके परिवारों और पूरे समुदाय में भी बेहतरी की राह बन रही है। @smgc_official #compassion by @sumedhakailash

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4 days ago

When suffering is met with love, it can become hope. And when compassion becomes action, it can transform lives.

Today, Bal Ashram welcomed H.E. Mr. João Ribeiro de Almeida, Ambassador of Portugal to India, H.E. Mr. Pérez Ramos, Consul General of Mexico, Spanish author Javier Moro, and 30 Mexican nationals, whose presence made this coming together of cultures especially meaningful.

The day brought powerful reflections on the transformative power of compassion, dignity and opportunity.

Mohit, a Bal Ashram alumnus who once grazed goats, shared how his life changed after coming to the Ashram. From scoring 83% in Class 10 to topping his Class 12 examinations, he is now pursuing his graduation.

Author Javier Moro, who has spent much of his life in India, described Bal Ashram as a “place of the soul” — where children who once knew fear have found love, support and confidence. He reflected on the meaning of compassion: seeing a child in chains and thinking of that child as your own.

H.E. Mr. João Ribeiro de Almeida, who has visited Bal Ashram multiple times, said “At Bal Ashram, I met children who have come out of the darkest circumstances and have found purpose and meaning in life.”

"We are all co-marchers in the path to globalising compassion. Let us walk together so that no one if left behind," said SMGC Founders, Nobel Peace Laureate Shri @kailash.satyarthi and Mrs. @sumedhakailash.

The day came to a close with a deeply interesting interaction between the two dignitaries and The Satyarthi Fellows. Working in conflict zones, what makes for a good leader, the need for multilateralism – the Fellows came out enriched and inspired.

This gathering was a reminder that when we come together, we can turn suffering into hope and build a just, equitable, peaceful and sustainable world.

Compassion knows no borders. It brings us together, and it moves us to act.

@embamexind @asmita.satyarthi @sengerrakesh @diksha.chopra100 @rai.sheetal_smgc @balashramjaipur @raghav_tapriyal @arvindkphotography @ishika.sonal @al_isra.wal.miraj by @sumedhakailash

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5 days ago

अंतरराष्ट्रीय बालिका दिवस पर सभी को बधाई। बाल आश्रम में हमारे साथ बैठी हुई किशोरियां ऐसी बाल-नेत्रियां हैं, जिन्होंने अपने-अपने गांव में बाल मजदूरी,बाल विवाह और बच्चों के साथ होने वाले हर तरह के उत्पीड़न को रोककर उन्हें शिक्षा, न्याय और समानता के अधिकार दिलाए।
इनमें से कई बच्चियों को देश और दुनिया के कई बड़े पुरस्कार मिल चुके हैं।

किसी भी समाज और राष्ट्र में विकास,लोकतंत्र और सभ्यता का एक बड़ा पैमाना उसकी बालिकाओं की आजादी,गरिमा और समानता के अधिकारों का सम्मान और सुरक्षा करना है। इसके लिए जरूरी है कि परिवार, समाज और सत्ता में बैठे प्रभावशाली पुरुष लड़कियों की आकांक्षाएं और आवाज दबाने के बजाय उनके साथ मित्रता और संवाद के रिश्ते बनाएं। by @sumedhakailash

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8 days ago

“My generation needs to learn from young people and what they are capable of doing.”

Pavan Mamidi, Director of Center for Social and Behaviour Change, @ashokauniv and faculty member at #TheSatyarthiFellowship, had an inspiring exchange with the inaugural cohort. He described the Fellowship as a magnificent experiment in bringing Nobel Peace Laureate Shri @kailash.satyarthi's vision of building a movement around compassion to life.

What stayed with him was the courage of the Fellows and their potential to carry this vision forward — building Karuna Circles and making compassion a social norm.

“I have learnt a lot from them. The message I take away is to be as brave and courageous as they are,” he reflected.

#TheSatyarthiFellowship2026
#TheSatyarthiFellowshipteam #compassionateaction
#compassionateleadership

@sengerrakesh @diksha.chopra100 @rai.sheetal_smgc @csbcashoka @unido_org @jswlawschool @who @projectzero by @sumedhakailash

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8 days ago

12 वर्ष पहले आज के ही दिन मेरे नोबेल शांति पुरस्कार की घोषणा हुई थी।
उस दिन मैं अपने ऑफिस में कंप्यूटर पर अलग अलग वेबसाइटों पर जर्मनी के लिए सबसे सस्ता टिकट ढूँढ रहा था।

तभी दिल्ली के एक पत्रकार का फ़ोन आया। वह ख़ुशी के मारे लगभग चीखते हुए बोले ,’कैलाश जी, नोबेल प्राइज, नाबेल प्राइज।’ अति उत्साह और जल्दबाज़ी में वे यह नहीं बोल पाए कि प्राइस किसे मिला है।

मैंने सोचा कि जिस किसी के पुरस्कार की घोषणा हुई है, उनके बारे में वे मुझसे कोई बाईट चाहते हैं। मैंने उनका फ़ोन होल्ड करके गूगल पर वह नाम ढूँढना शुरू किया, ताकि ठीक से अपना बाईट दे सकूँ। लेकिन तब तक वहाँ कोई जानकारी नहीं आई थी।

कुछ ही क्षणों में ऑफिस के कई साथी ख़ुशी के मारे पागल हुए मुझसे आकर लिपट गए। तब मैंने जाना कि वह हादसा तो मेरे साथ हुआ है। हालांकि मुझे तब भी विश्वास नहीं हो रहा था।

आख़िर नोबेल शांति पुरस्कार के इतिहास में पहली बार दुनिया के सबसे शोषित और पीड़ित बच्चों को सम्मानित किया गया था, भले ही मेरे माध्यम से सही।
मैं आज भी अपने सभी साथियों ,सहयोगियों, अनगिनत बच्चों और उनके माता पिताओं के प्रति बेहद कृतज्ञ महसूस करता हूँ। by @sumedhakailash

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9 days ago

Happy wedding anniversary to our beloved founders, Shri @kailash.satyarthi and Mrs @sumedhakailash — partners in life, and in a mission that has spanned 48 years.

It began with a conviction: no child should be denied freedom and education. Stepping fearlessly into the darkest corners together, united by courage and compassion, they built a movement that has gone on to free more than 1,38,000 children from child labour and the worst forms of exploitation.

48 years. One shared mission. A lifetime of steadfast devotion to justice, human dignity, and the transformative power of compassion.

The #SMGC family wishes our Maata and Bhaisaab endless joy, good health, and continued strength in inspiring millions across the globe.

@asmita.satyarthi @sengerrakesh @diksha.chopra100 @rai.sheetal_smgc @raghav_tapriyal @arvindkphotography @al_isra.wal.miraj @salonikundral @ishika.sonal by @sumedhakailash

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11 days ago

For Satyarthi Fellow @souamandacosta, the visit to the Banjara Education Centre became a powerful reminder of the importance of listening, connection and staying open to learning.

“We need to be very humble to take out all of our stereotypes and bias and just listen to the community,” she reflected.

At the school, the children’s energy left her inspired — from trying to speak English to teaching the Fellows how to write in Hindi and communicate. A simple game brought everyone together, reminding Amanda that when we are close to nature and children, “we come back to our inner child.”

What stayed with her was a deeper sense of responsibility: “It’s just one planet. Even though we are from different countries, we need to stay connected, we need to stay together and we can transform the world.”

A day of listening, learning and rediscovering the power of connection.

#TheSatyarthiFellowship2026 #TheSatyarthiFellowshipteam #compassionateaction #compassionateleadership

@that.debora.sa @teejay46664 @livelovebeirut @liveloverecycle @mati_cls @danielacamberos_ @dinah_achola @nouranalyfarouk @uche_udekwe @stayingboundless @star4sk @shiv_madhavi @souamandacosta @rishi_peaceout

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14 days ago

What does compassion look like when it becomes a way of life?

The Satyarthi Fellows experienced it firsthand as they visited SMGC’s Compassionate Communities.

In this video, @dinah_achola shares her takeaways after visiting the Banjara community and the Banjara Education Centre.

"What I find very common and unique with our community back in Uganda is the power of collective leadership. Things can really change when the people closest to the problem are closely involved," she said.

Watch the video for more.

#TheSatyarthiFellowship2026 #TheSatyarthiFellowshipteam #compassionateaction #compassionateleadership

@that.debora.sa @teejay46664 @livelovebeirut @liveloverecycle @mati_cls @danielacamberos_ @dinah_achola @nouranalyfarouk @uche_udekwe @stayingboundless @star4sk @shiv_madhavi @souamandacosta @rishi_peaceout

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16 days ago

Today’s learning sessions at Bal Ashram brought together The Satyarthi Fellows and members from SMGC’s Community Collectives such as Bal Panchayat, Mahila Mandal, Yuva Mandal, creating a space to learn from one another, share experiences and build meaningful connections. People came together from different countries, different cultures, different geographies, but they were united by one shared belief - that the transformative force of compassion can actually solve the challenges that the most vulnerable and marginalised face.

Because Compassionate Communities are built when people come together, listen to each other and learn together.

Dinah Achola, one of the Fellows, said, "The power that exists in taking initiative and the restlessness that each of us have that we want to do something about the problems in the world - seeing the resilience that young leaders demonstrated and the change that can happens is evidence that we can all make that change one community at time."

#TheSatyarthiFellowship2026 TheSatyarthiFellowshipteam compassionateaction compassionateleadership

@that.debora.sa @teejay46664 @livelovebeirut @liveloverecycle @mati_cls @danielacamberos_ @dinah_achola @nouranalyfarouk @uche_udekwe @stayingboundless @star4sk @shiv_madhavi @souamandacosta thats_so_unwitty @rishi_peaceout

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20 days ago

At Bal Ashram, the first cohort of Satyarthi Fellows took a moment to turn compassion inward.
For those committed to fighting injustice, it can be easy to push beyond our limits and mistake them for failure.

The session explored a different way: caring for ourselves, recognising our limits, and finding the strength to keep showing up for the work that matters.

#TheSatyarthiFellowship2026 #TheSatyarthiFellowshipteam #compassionateaction #compassionateleadership

@that.debora.sa @teejay46664 @livelovebeirut @liveloverecycle @mati_cls @danielacamberos_ @dinah_achola @nouranalyfarouk @uche_udekwe @stayingboundless @star4sk @shiv_madhavi @souamandacosta thats_so_unwitty @rishi_peaceout

@kailash.satyarthi @sumedhakailash @asmita.satyarthi @sengerrakesh @diksha.chopra100 @rai.sheetal_smgc @unido_org @jswlawschool @who @projectzero by @sumedhakailash

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22 days ago