Olimalar's founder realised how much she'd have benefited from these lessons growing up
“I realised how much I would have benefited from these lessons growing up.”Aarthi Veerupillai, founder of the Olimalar Foundation
Mental Health
Prioritizing well-being and collective care. Safe spaces to discuss mental health, trauma-informed practices, and emotional resilience.
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Healing Minds: How Mind Empowered Became a Lifeline
Born during the isolation of the pandemic, Mind Empowered became a safe space for people struggling silently with stress, anxiety, and loneliness. Here's more about the Kochi-based organisation.
ARISE set goals for 2026 and mapped their stakeholders
Making mental health accessible to youth in Kerala through volunteering action.
A Wednesday support group meets in one of the meeting rooms
An open circle for honest conversation, listening, and gentle reflection together.
An art therapy session had everyone draw a four-floor house
An expressive arts session with Cristelle Hart Singh to explore emotions through colour, movement, and play.