Wisdom of Leaders

SABERA Awardee, Sanskriti Dawle, Co-Founder of Thinkerbell Labs, rewriting the rules of inclusive education. Sanskriti’s journey started in her classroom in assistive tech, began with a bold idea: to democratize literacy for the visually impaired. With Annie and Helios already self-sustainable, she is working on more ideas to make this a truly inclusive world! For All Changemakers: See how SABERA...

sabera.co Join me on this next episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa as I sit down with Madhukar Swayambhu, Co-Founder of Vaidic Srijan & SABERA™ Awardee, to explore how Cownomics® Technology is revolutionizing ecological restoration! 🔹 60+ waterbodies revived 🔹 Billions of liters of wastewater transformed 🔹 Improved AQI, biodiversity, and public health Discover how ancient wisdom meet...

“You don’t need wealth to create change—you need will.” — Manoranjan Behera , Executive Director of AJSA India (SABERA Awardee), empowering over 3.5 million people in India’s most marginalized communities. From rescuing 7,000+ children from labour through Bridge Schools to educating 50,000+ girls on safety & rights, AJSA proves that sustainable change begins with the community, for the community.

sabera.co Meet Vishal Kumar, CEO of Waste Warriors Society, who’s on a mission to save the Himalayas from drowning in waste. As a SABERA Awardee, his work proves that systemic change is possible—even in the world’s most fragile ecosystems. 🔹 2,000 metric tons of waste diverted from landfills 🔹 130 tons of carbon emissions prevented 🔹 27,000 livelihood days created for local communities Discover...

sabera.co In this week’s episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa, we feature Dr. Manish Jain, the changemaker behind Kineer, an organization transforming the lives of India’s transgender community. Dr. Jain’s initiatives like Project Trans-formation, Forgotten Families, and Kinnar Mahotsav are redefining inclusion and empowerment from skill development and job placements to historic expedit...

In this week’s episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa, we learn from Prof. Trilochan Sastry, the visionary behind the Centre for Collective Development (CCD) and Farmveda. From advocating for the "Right to Information" to empowering over 50,000 farmers across India, Prof. Sastry’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Through Cooperative Farmveda, he’s created a sustainable model that ens...

sabera.co By embracing diversity and creating accessible environments, brands are not only making a positive impact on society but also fostering stronger connections with their customers. Organizations like TRRAIN (TRUST FOR RETAILERS & RETAIL ASSOCIATES OF INDIA) are doing incredible work in capacity building, empowering individuals with disabilities, and helping businesses create more inclusive...

Have you ever wondered, in case of, God forbid, say a fall- that requires you to be on crutches for a bit, how would you do the simple task of watching a film in the hall? Even with some help if you reached your seat and watched it, at the exit in most malls (in Noida at least) you are expected to climb down up to 6 floors in some! Well, I faced a similar experience with a friend and was compelled...

sabera.co 'Whenever you are doing good for others there is an energy that looks after you' Something to swear by my own personal experience and as documented here with my interaction with SABERA Awardee Vinay Sharma founder Sinhayana Foundation, and its flagship project Dance out of Poverty. This was the advice offered to him by his mentor Anshu Gupta of Goonj. Vinay goes on to narrate his story o...

sabera.co When Aishwarya Rai signed on as an ambassador to the Eye Bank Association Of India, Ogilvy wrote the script. It was a coup that raised awareness and gave thousands of patients a new lease of sight waiting for corneal transplants! I was in college at the time and still remember the campaign! As सबेरा SABERA awardee Lalitha Raghuram recounts the story, are you aware there's a category for...

sabera.co Why Me? As often as we are faced with this question bureaucrat Ruby Ahluwalia shares an inspiring story from a time when she was detected with stage 3 cancer. सबेरा SABERA Awardee and founder Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer, Ruby, has since not just recovered but dedicated her life to helping marginalized families afflicted with the disease providing counseling, nutrition, and hand-holding...

sabera.co FFE Foundation For Excellence coming full circle with their alumni. Scholarships in Maths, Engineering & Medicine

sabera.co A passion born from personal experience can be a powerful catalyst that drives us to do good in the world. But it is the fulfilling response from the cause that truly bridges the void and keeps us moving forward. Meet Dr. Kiran Modi, the remarkable recipient of the SABERA Award, whose life's purpose is to make young lives shine through her organization, Udayan Care. Dr. Modi's journey be...

sabera.co Lakshya Nagpal is an athlete and product manager at Microsoft who is an inspiration to us all. A four-time cancer survivor since 2016, Lakshya's journey has been marked by courage and determination. Despite facing numerous challenges in his personal health journey, Lakshya remains undeterred in his mission to make a positive impact on society. Inspired by his own experiences, Lakshya co-...

Cyclones like Biporjoy are not an anomaly but an indicator of things to come. Beyond reactive measures, the government, civil, and communities are proactively creating solutions to become resilient to climate change. And these solutions lie within Nature itself. SABERA Awardee Dr. Pranab J Patar unravels the truth about solutions for change in nature lies in nature itself. The government mapping v...

Starting with 5 students Ruma Roka has impacted 54000 lives through the Noida deaf society to date. Over 70% of the trainers and managers are deaf. Ruma brought computer literacy to the youth through the Indian Sign Language and has trained them to be successfully employed in various sectors.

For over two decades, Arman has been a powerful voice for disability rights in India. His dedication to influencing legislation and policies has empowered countless individuals. Arman's Remarkable Journey Champions Education, trailblazes inclusion, and Nurtures Future Leaders as the Executive Director of the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP).

Sabera.co An inspiring conversation with Sameer J Kapur, CEO of The Hans Foundation, about bridging the urban-rural gap. He shared a touching anecdote from a remote village in Uttarakhand—where a Sar Panch, in a subtle yet powerful shift from tradition, chose to serve water to Sameer himself when he found the food spicy. What made this moment special? The Sar Panch’s daughter, a teacher, would hav...

sabera.co Looking forward to my interaction with Amit Bhatia, founder of Aspire Circle and the Social Leader awardee at SABERA 2024, to the next episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa! 🎙️ Through Aspire Circle, Amit has empowered over 300 leaders, awarding 34 scholarships (primarily to women and underprivileged individuals), and training 65,000 unemployed graduates for new-economy jobs. Jo...

sabera.co In a thought-provoking conversation, Abhay Deshpande, founder of Recykal.com, shared the immense potential of the waste management and circular economy sector. With a turnover exceeding ₹1200 Cr, Recykal is just scratching the surface of what’s possible. Abhay envisions the rise of 10 unicorns in the waste management and circularity over the next decade—a testament to the untapped opport...

sabera.co Mitali's work in gender mainstreaming and her research-based solutions for offsetting the costs of parental leave through insurance covers are potentially pathbreaking innovations. Hearing her perspective on SABERA and how the platform drives real impact for those working towards social good was inspiring. Who would have thought that by amplifying Voices of Impact, the same voices would...

Dr. Kela has led the foundation’s mission to drive large-scale job creation through entrepreneurship, skilling, and digital transformation—empowering students, startups, and SMEs across 20+ countries. Under his leadership, the foundation has facilitated ₹165 crore in funding for SMEs, upskilled 2 million+ youth, and pioneered cutting-edge research in MedTech and sustainability. Most recently, the...

sabera.co Is CSR leaving Rural India behind? India allocated ₹30,000 crore in CSR funding in the last financial year, yet rural areas received only a fraction. Most corporations focus their efforts near operational hubs—Bengaluru, for example, ranks 4th in CSR spending, but 90% of these funds stay within the city itself. How can we ensure rural India gets its fair share of CSR investments? In our...

When asked about their skills, many women often respond with "Nothing." But is that really the case? A woman managing a household with minimal resources, ensuring maximum returns, is already demonstrating the core skills of an entrepreneur—financial planning, resource optimization, crisis management, and problem-solving. What they need isn’t ability—it’s belief. A little hand-holding through banki...

My conversation on Impact leaders (Featuring SABERA Awardees every Friday) unfolded such a unique compliment: The founder and CEO of Transform Schools (impacting 10 million children in rural India), who’ve been part of platforms like the prestigious Skoll at Oxford University, spoke of his experience with SABERA. Pankaj Vinayak Sharma went on to share how his failure through the 'Ominous' Board ex...