Author Team SMGC

18 Dec

Kill me, but spare the children

< 1 Minute ReadOn 16 December 2014, the world was shaken by a brutal attack on a school in Pakistan’s Peshawar, where children were deliberately targeted. In the face of unimaginable violence, Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi gave voice to humanity’s collective conscience. He urged choosing compassion over hatred, children over ideologies and life over terror. This moment […]

29 Nov

Exploring Bal Ashram: The Compassion Lab of SMGC

4 Minutes ReadThere are moments in life when the world gently nudges you and says, “Look again.” Growing up in cities, surrounded by convenience, comfort and carefully curated realities, we start believing that we understand the world simply because we read enough or stay informed. We forget that parallel worlds are unfolding all around us, shaping lives […]

12 Nov

Children Who Lead: A Glimpse into Bal Panchayat Elections

3 Minutes ReadHow many times have we noticed a broken streetlight, a clogged drain, or a park slowly fading into neglect? We shake our heads, complain in passing, and continue walking. Either we wait for someone else to take responsibility or simply move ahead, scrolling it off as just another post on the feed. But not everywhere.In […]

4 Nov

The Mark That Changed the Looms of the World

3 Minutes ReadWalk into any marketplace today, anywhere in the world, and a quiet shift is unfolding. We are no longer buying only what pleases the eye, we are buying what sits well with conscience. According to PwC’s Voice of the Consumer Survey (2024), over 80% of the consumers are willing to spend more on products that […]

3 Nov

Compassion versus Empathy: SMGC’s Call for Transformative Action

2 Minutes ReadIn a world brimming with suffering and inequality, empathy often feels like the natural response — the ability to feel another’s pain, to understand their emotions. Yet, as the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion (SMGC) reminds us, empathy alone is not enough. Compassion goes a step further. It transforms emotion into action. It demands that […]

20 Oct

From Fire to Light: A Journey of Compassion

3 Minutes ReadEach Diwali, our conversations glow with familiar questions. Are the crackers green? Are they safe for the air we breathe and the planet we share? These are fair, timely concerns. But if you were living in the 1990s, your question would have been far graver. Back then, it wasn’t about whether a cracker was green—it […]

2 Oct

Flames of Change

4 Minutes ReadThe festive season is here. Across India, homes are glowing with diyas, temples are ringing with chants, and streets are alive with the colours of Durga Puja and Ramlila. This year, the season of joy carries something even more unusual. Two days of profound meaning falling together! On October 2nd, we celebrate both Gandhi Jayanti […]

11 Jan

Surakshit Bachpan Diwas: A Celebration of Safe Childhood and Compassion in Action

3 Minutes ReadEvery year, 11th January is celebrated as Surakshit Bachpan Diwas to honor the birthday of our Founder and Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi. This day underscores our commitment to protecting childhoods and ensuring that every child is educated, safe, and healthy. It is a clarion call to action to reflect on the progress made and the […]

17 Oct

करुणा के वैश्वीकरण का आह्वान संयुक्त राष्ट्र की कार्यवाही में शामिल

2 Minutes Readसत्यार्थी आंदोलन की पहल पर हुआ यह एतिहासिक फैसला हाल ही में संयुक्त राष्ट्र के “फ्यूचर एक्शन डेज़” शिखर सम्मेलन में “करुणा के वैश्वीकरण” को एक महत्वपूर्ण सिफारिश के रूप में स्वीकार किया गया है। कैलाश सत्यार्थी लंबे समय से यह कह रहे हैं कि भारत ने दुनिया को कई क्रांतिकारी विचार दिए हैं, और […]

11 Sep

My Encounter of Compassion in Action and Sisterhood

4 Minutes ReadBefore arriving at Bal Ashram in February 2024, I had no idea what the word ‘Didi’ truly meant. In English, it loosely translates to ‘sister’, but that doesn’t quite capture its full significance. But during my time at Bal Ashram, I discovered that Didi isn’t just a term—it’s a role, a bond, and an embodiment […]

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