SUPPORT FOR THE MIND - Iswar Sankalpa

SUPPORT FOR THE MIND - Iswar Sankalpa This quote sums up the reason why we do this work, and where we draw our passion from.

Iswar Sankalpa works towards upholding the rights and dignity of homeless and vulnerable persons with psychosocial disabilities in Kolkata, India through informed interventions and networks. "Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat."

~Mother Teresa

On World Mental Health Day 2025, we are glad to share that our Co-Founder & Director Sarbani Das Roy will be speaking at...
26/09/2025

On World Mental Health Day 2025, we are glad to share that our Co-Founder & Director Sarbani Das Roy will be speaking at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru on a theme very close to our work:

🌍 No One Left Behind: Mental Health Among India’s Urban Poor

🗓️ 8 October 2025 | 🕚 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Azim Premji University, Bengaluru

She will be joined by:
🎤 Rama Shyam, Sneha, Mumbai
🎤 Aravind B A, NIMHANS, Bengaluru

💬 Discussant: Upendra Bhojani, Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru

The session will highlight the urgent need for inclusive mental health care for India’s urban poor — a commitment that lies at the core of Iswar Sankalpa’s mission to uphold dignity, care, and rights for the urban homeless with psychosocial disabilities.

🔗 Details in the poster below.



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✨ Subho Saradiya from all of us at Iswar Sankalpa ✨Our Puja has just begun with pandal hopping, and the festive spirit i...
25/09/2025

✨ Subho Saradiya from all of us at Iswar Sankalpa ✨

Our Puja has just begun with pandal hopping, and the festive spirit is already in the air. 🌸
Beyond the challenges life places before us, we stand together—ready to welcome Durga Puja with joy, strength, and hope.

Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Durga Puja! 🌺🙏



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💛 On World Su***de Prevention Day, Iswar Sankalpa in collaboration with Kolkata Metro Railways came together to spread a...
15/09/2025

💛 On World Su***de Prevention Day, Iswar Sankalpa in collaboration with Kolkata Metro Railways came together to spread awareness and spark conversations on mental health.

Through engaging awareness sessions and a powerful street play, we reached out to commuters with a simple message — your life matters, and support is always around you.

A heartfelt thank you to Kolkata Metro Railways for their cooperation and support in making this initiative possible. Together, let’s build a world where mental health is prioritized and every life is valued.

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💛 Together for Life 💜This Su***de Prevention Month, let’s remember:✨ Talking saves lives.✨ Support brings hope.✨ Everyon...
11/09/2025

💛 Together for Life 💜
This Su***de Prevention Month, let’s remember:
✨ Talking saves lives.
✨ Support brings hope.
✨ Everyone’s story matters.

📌 Learn the warning signs, shatter the myths, and know where to find support.
Let’s stand together to cherish life and spread hope.

You are not alone. 💙

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10/09/2025

🕯️ World Su***de Prevention Day 🕯️

Every life matters. 💛
Today, on Su***de Prevention Day, we come together to break the silence, fight the stigma, and remind each other that you are not alone.

This video is a gentle reminder to check in on your loved ones, to reach out when it feels heavy, and to believe that hope and healing are possible. 🌻✨

Together, through kindness, awareness, and support, we can create a world where no one feels they have to suffer in silence.

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“Didi, aaj o oder khabar debe to?" ("Sister, will you give them food today?")That was the very first thing Jogo asked on...
04/09/2025

“Didi, aaj o oder khabar debe to?" ("Sister, will you give them food today?")

That was the very first thing Jogo asked one of our team members today—even before saying hello.

Jogo lives on the streets with psychosocial disability. Some days he talks to himself, some days he hears voices others cannot. Life for him is far from easy—finding food for himself is often uncertain.

And yet, for the past few weeks, he has been caring for two little kittens he found on the street. Whatever little food he manages to get, he shares with them. He holds them close, keeps them warm, and feeds them with the gentleness of a parent.

When our counsellor Nibedita from the NayaDaur outreach programme visited him today, his first thought was not about his own hunger—but theirs.

In that moment, she was reminded—and so are we—that compassion can bloom in the most unexpected places. That love can remain unshaken, even amidst the hardest struggles. ❤️🐾



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02/09/2025

🌸 Celebrating new journeys 🌸

Meet Fatema and Mou — two incredible women who have been part of Sarbari, the shelter for recovery and rehabilitation for homeless women with psychosocial disabilities.

From learning to travel independently to working at Mystic Yoga Café, their journey has been one of courage, resilience, and self-discovery. 💫

Their story is a living reminder that with support and determination, it’s possible to rebuild life with dignity and confidence. 🌿✨

Here’s to Fatema and Mou — and to many more women scripting their own stories of strength. 💕

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💫 Lost for 12 years. Found his way home. 💫In 2012, heartbreak and addiction led him away from home. When he was rescued ...
28/08/2025

💫 Lost for 12 years. Found his way home. 💫

In 2012, heartbreak and addiction led him away from home. When he was rescued by Iswar Sankalpa in 2021, Vinod had lost all memory of his past. With treatment, care, and the support of Friends for Women and Children (FFWC), Gujarat Police, his roots were traced and he found his way home.

This week, Vinod embraced his aunt Gyarsi Devi in an emotional reunion — a second chance at life, love, and dignity.

Though his parents are no longer alive, Vinod is determined to begin anew: “I am happy to be with my family. I will work and live happily with them now.”

Stories like Vinod’s remind us that recovery is possible, and that every life deserves dignity and love. 🌸



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25/08/2025

🌿✨ Presenting Nayagram – an assisted community living programme of Iswar Sankalpa ✨🌿

A home amidst the greens, Nayagram is where homeless women recovering from psychosocial disabilities find care, dignity, and the strength to rebuild their lives. 💚

It’s more than just a shelter – it’s a community where healing blends with nature, where every day is a step towards independence and belonging. 🌸

🎥 Watch this glimpse of life at Nayagram – where hope truly takes root.



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We are incredibly grateful to Gear Inc. for their generous donation to Iswar Sankalpa. Your kind support plays a vital r...
19/08/2025

We are incredibly grateful to Gear Inc. for their generous donation to Iswar Sankalpa. Your kind support plays a vital role in helping us continue our mission to reach out to the ‘forgotten’ and ‘untouchable’ population – that of the homeless persons with psychosocial disabilities on the streets of Kolkata.

Special thanks to the HR department of Gear Inc. Kolkata for their immense support with this noble initiative.

Your contribution is more than just a donation — it’s a powerful act of partnership and belief in the work we do. 💙

Together, we are making a real difference. Thank you for standing with us. 🙏



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11/08/2025

✈️ Episode 5 | Silent Heroes
The Heart of the Monograph
By Radhika Mullick Alkazi & Suhasini Bali | ASTHA

Meet Tapasi Koley, social worker with the Naya Daur Outreach Programme of Iswar Sankalpa.
For over a decade, she has walked mile after mile, offering care and support to homeless persons on Kolkata’s streets.

Her dedication never wavered—even in the toughest days of the COVID-19 crisis. And this year, her extraordinary service was honoured at the Monograph Launch event in Delhi.

For Tapasi, it was more than recognition—it was her first-ever flight and first trip to Delhi. A journey that mirrors her work: breaking barriers, step by step, with courage and compassion.



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