Connecting Dreams Foundation is organizing the exclusive Y4SD Masterclass on the topic ‘Fundraising for Non-Profit’ on July 30th, 2021 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm (IST), facilitated by Ms. Meenu Chopra, Founder at Atteeva and Trainer & Consultant. Meenu Chopra is a development professional with over two decades of experience in topics like fundraising, proposal writing,
Online Certificate Program for Changemaking (101), 2021 is a 6 Week Program by Connecting Dreams Foundation for Changemakers between 13-32 Years to develop changemaking skills and social entrepreneurship skills to accelerate UN Sustainable Development Goals to create sustainable solutions through education, communities, and innovation. Program starting from 24th July,2021 Program Fee Structure: For Indian Students
#Y4SD session titled ‘Transforming the learning Experiences’ on 9 July, 2021 at 7:30 pm (IST)/2:00 pm (UTC) was a huge success wherein we heard from Aryan, Founder at The Knowledge Mountain and Guneet Sekhon, Founder at Forest Library Network about their efforts for transforming the learning experiences of the children and teenagers. We were grateful
By Arshveer Kaur The Youth for Sustainability Dialogues is a platform operated by Connecting Dreams Foundation in collaboration with Master Peace, Global Network for Sustainable Development and Helping Hand International, that puts youth in the ‘driver’s seat’, engaging them in important discussions, brainstorming, exchanging ideas and showcasing their work in local communities to achieve SDGs.
By Suzanne Khan Through our global showcase and learning platform, Youth for Sustainability Dialogues #Y4SD, the youth are put in the driver’s seat. Initiated in October 2020 by Connecting Dreams Foundation in collaboration with MasterPeace Global, Global Network for Sustainable Development, and Helping Hand International, organized its twelfth session on 10th May 2021. The focus
“The greatest Weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” Connecting Dreams Foundation, in collaboration with Vivekanand School invites you to the webinar on ‘Stress and Wellbeing’ by Dr. Raushni Khanna, M.Sc. in Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore. She is a mental health professional and is a practicing counselor who specializes in working with
It is truly said “Until we reach equality in education, we can’t reach equality in the larger society.” Quality education is a cardinal prerequisite for the stimulation of individual freedom and empowerment. It sanctions versatile development for all and hence it is conspicuous that every individual has access to it. In order to ensure quality
We are glad to announce the release of fifth volume of ‘Generation C: The Changemaking Journal – May Edition’ which is a living testimony of all the efforts made by our changemakers, projects and partners in helping the underserved communities during the month of May, 2021. The journal highlights the initiatives undertaken by Connecting Dream
The Y4SD session titled ‘Through the lens of Inclusion’ dated June 15, 2021 gave us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate PRIDE with Mr. Purvash Jha, CSR & Sustainability Agitator, Social Impact Storyteller at Pernod Ricard India Foundation; Mr. Ankit Bhuptani, LGBTQI+ Rights Activist, D&I leader and Founder at Queer Hindu Alliance; Megha Rao, Goodwill Ambassador,
Connecting Dreams Foundation is delighted to share the experience of Deepali Joshi, Assistant Professor, Officer IT Industry Relations, IT & MCA Department, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, with the _VOIS for Tech initiative, ‘Learning with Vodafone University Engagement Program’. The Learning with Vodafone University Engagement Program is a CSR initiative of Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (_VOIS), in
Connecting Dreams Foundation is delighted to share that it has been granted special accreditation for the 2021 UN High-Level Event on HIV/AIDS. The high-level meeting provided recommendations to guide and monitor the HIV/AIDS response beyond 2021, including new concrete commitments to accelerate an integrated response to HIV/AIDS. Through Transformation, Connecting Dreams Foundation is committed to
Connecting Dreams Foundation invites you to an interactive webinar session on ‘COVID Safety’ to be facilitated by distinguished Guest speaker, Dr. Sapana Patel , MBBS and Post Graduate (Pathology). She works as a Consultant Head Pathologist at the Central Surat Municipal Corporation Laboratory. The details for the session: >Date: 13th June 2021 >Time: 2:00 P.M.
Mental Health is not a destination but a process. It is about how you drive, not where you’re going. Greetings everyone 🌸 Hope you all are doing fine ! Connecting Dreams Foundation, DSC Chapter has come up with another session of the series HOPE AND COPE on ”Mental Health” under Project Koshishein- Ek Koshish apno
“Stress acts as an accelerator: it will push you either forward or backward, but you choose which direction.” ―Chelsea Erieau Connecting Dreams Foundation ✨ BHARATI CHAPTER ✨ is back with a webinar on ” ” Many of us struggle with stress–at work and in our personal lives. Like any problem, stress requires a strategic approach
TRANSFORMATION MASTERCLASS “MONOCHROMATIC WITH DEWY SKIN” Celebrating the essence of Pride Month, Transformation is initiating the exclusive Masterclasses from Global Experts to empower transpersons in transforming their dreams into reality. The topic for MasterClass is ‘Monochromatic with Dewy skin (Product mix from Bobbi Brown and MAC)’ on June 8, 2021 at 11:00 am (IST), to
We are proud to announce that Curieux (The Computer Society, SGTB Khalsa College), Anhad (The Divinity Society, SGTB Khalsa College), Umeed NGO and CDF SGTB KHALSA CHAPTER have joined hands with Sachkand Foundation to help them in their cause✨ With a generous aim to serve the humanity, spread love and peace, Sachkhand Foundation is working
The Covid Support Team in collaboration with CDF, India is back with an amazing live session on our Instagram handle with Dr Sidhaant Nangia on Monday, 7 June at 6pm.💫 Let’s take out some time to understand the measures we can take to tackle the post COVID effects and the third wave which now seems
!! Connecting Dreams Foundation ✨ BHARATI CHAPTER ✨ is organizing a webinar on ” !!” We are often bogged down with our failures, but to click out of it successfully is the real art. To learn this new art of success, we are organizing an insightful session by Mr. Vidit Bahri who is a philosopher
Nutrition, stress and immunity “Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.”- Anne Wilson Schaef 🌸 Hello and Greetings from CDF, India!! CDF, India is going to hold an interactive webinar session on “Nutrition, stress and immunity ” for anyone interested in learning about Nutrition, immunity
“I couldn’t afford therapy, so I just watched ‘Frasier’. Season 4 was a breakthrough.” Is this relatable to you? Most of us have now started talking about mental and eliminating the stigma around it but seeking help from a professional and the concept of therapy still remains unfamiliar. Therapy can be an effective treatment for
HOPE AND COPE “Be true to yourself, accept yourself for who you are in and out, own your flaws, find your home within yourself, just be the way you are, be your own hero, give yourself time to grow never trade your authenticity for approval of others.” CDF Changemaker Lab – DSC has come up
“Learning to stand in somebody else’s shoes, to see through their eyes, that’s how peace begins. And it’s up to you to make it happen.” – Barack Obama When someone we know suffers a loss or is going through a difficult situation, we’re often not sure what to say. Connecting Dreams Foundation invites you to
Changemaker’s Bootcamp 2021 is inviting students aged 13-17 years to be a part of a global movement to develop social entrepreneurship skills and accelerate UN Sustainable Development Goals to create solutions to solve local community challenges. The program will help students to expand their knowledge on Global Citizenship & SDGs, learn 21st Century Changemaking Skill,
AAHAR – EK PEHEL An food donation drive initiated by CDF – Ramjas Chapter, in collaboration with the NGO ‘God Gives Everything’, has helped 35+ families over the last week with ration kits that would last for 4+ days. Recently, the team delivered the ration kits at Project Transformation Uttam Nagar center, which were distributed
Project CIGDROP Initiated by Connecting Dreams Foundation – Hansraj and Mata Sundri Chapter in collaboration with Code Effort aims at minimising cigarette litter by assembling cigarette butts in a bin and recycling it. The team visited the farm of Code Effort recently, where they observed the process of cigarette turning into a recycled product. Cigarette
The second wave of COVID-19 turned out to be grimmer and extremely treacherous for the people of India who witnessed a huge spike in cases in a matter of days. In the wake of such unprecedented times, we, at Connecting Dreams Foundation, have organized a highly active Covid Action TaskForce to undertake COVID-19 relief activities,
The #Y4SD session COVID-19 – Straight Talk, dated May 7, 2021 helped us get valuable insights about Covid-19 Vaccine from Ms. Linda van der Burg-Witte, Professor in Medical Education, Member of Regional Taskforce and Crisis Team, Netherlands and Core member at MasterPeace. Mr. Kelash from MasterPeace Karachi, Mr. Dhruv Panchal from Helping Hand International, Mr. Rahul from
Connecting Dreams Foundation is delighted to invite you to its next Y4SD session on ‘COVID-19 Vaccination-Straight Talk’ wherein, we shall steer clear of the misinformation surrounding Vaccination and get our queries answered by the Expert. We’ll appreciate the efforts of teams working on the ground to provide relief during pandemic and learn from their experiences.
Big change comes from hundreds of tiny steps and every step matters. Under Project Breathe, through the combined efforts, the team has successfully distributed 100+ oxygen cans in the span of a week over Delhi NCR and Kanpur. As India is grappling with second wave with the world’s highest daily cases, hospitals and healthcare providers
Transformation Tuesdays! Congratulations to the first batch of Transformation on completion of their Basic Level course. This tech-savvy group used an LMS, App and virtual ILT classes to create futures they aspire for. https://connecting-dreams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/WhatsApp-Video-2021-05-04-at-7.57.52-PM-1.mp4
Changemaker’s Bootcamp 2021 is inviting students aged 13-17 years to be a part of a global movement to develop social entrepreneurship skills and accelerate UN Sustainable Development Goals to create solutions to solve local community challenges. Our Focus Areas: 1) Changemaking Skill Building 2) Futuristic Leadership Development 3) Master Classes by Global Experts 4) Experiential
One of the greatest hindrances that a newly graduated student faces is that of searching for a job. In the competitive world today, simply having a qualified degree is not enough to get that dream job. Connecting Dreams Foundation – Jesus & Mary Chapter Organized a webinar on ‘Job Ready’ on May 1, 2021 It
Greetings from Connecting Dreams Foundation- Mata Sundri Chapter & Hansraj Chapter! We’re glad to announce that we are organising a webinar on the occasion of World Asthma Day in collaboration with Code Efforts Private Limited. About the Company: Code Efforts Private Limited is India’s leading cigarette waste recycling company and recycles each component of cigarette
By Muskan Gupta, “It is health that is the real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” – Mahatma Gandhi It is rightly said, and it is clearly evident in these unprecedented times, where the pandemic has hit the entire world, making us realize the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Youth for Sustainability Dialogues
AAHER EK PAHEL Greetings from the CDF Ramjas, Ramjas college! CDF Ramjas is delighted to present a donation drive,✨ “AAHAR – EK PEHEL” ✨ “AAHAR – Ek Pehel” is a food donation drive for the poor or the underprivileged people in the society who are stuck in the covid 19 pandemic and are unable to
The Y4SD Masterclass on ‘Storytelling for Impact’ was successfully conducted on April 23, 2021. The webinar was attended by 25 individuals who were shortlisted based on their nomination forms. The Masterclass was a highly engaging session, wherein Mr. Alok Sharma captured the attention of participants through insightful theory and aspects of storytelling. The breakout room
Transformation Tuesdays! Connecting Dreams Foundation congratulates 11 transpersons who started their entrepreneurial journey by examining their strength and weaknesses and stating their career goals. https://connecting-dreams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/VID-20210427-WA0020.mp4
In the wake of second wave of Covid-19, Connecting Dreams Foundation-JMI Chapter, along with 4 organizations, Help and Feed India Association, United For Humanity, Aaghaaz-e-Taleem, and Okhla Readers, have initiated ‘Project Breathe’ to help people who are in urgent need of oxygen cylinders. Under Project Breathe, the teams shall be collecting/raising funds to purchase Portable
CDF India has launched Changemaker’s Bootcamp 2021 and would like to invite students aged 13-17 years to be a part of a global movement to develop social entrepreneurship skills and accelerate UN Sustainable Development Goals to create solutions to solve local community challenges. Our Focus Areas: 1) Changemaking Skill Building 2) Futuristic Leadership Development 3)
“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.” It’s time you brace yourself for an endeavour like no other as a pragmatic experience awaits you. Connecting Dreams Foundation JMI Chapter brings to you its much-awaited webinar on How to deal with Toxic Relationships. Speaker: Nida Hasan, Counselling Psychologist (Practicing since 7 years) Date: 25th
Dr. Amit Tuteja, Co-founder at Connecting Dreams Foundation, was invited as a Panel Speaker at the Webinar on ‘Sustainable Development and its impact on People, Planet and Profit’, organized by Oil India Limited (OIL) as a part of ‘Bharat ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate 75th year of India’s Independence on April 23, 2021. Dr. Amit
“You have been criticising yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” -Louise Hay Greetings!! Connecting Dreams Foundation DRC Chapter under project Naaritva welcomes you all to a webinar on Keeping it positive: Body image and Esteem
“Build your Brand, so that you can fight for something bigger than yourself. Lead by example. Leave people better than you found them” Hola Amigos!! Connecting Dreams Foundation, Daulat Ram College is conducting a webinar on The Art of Self Branding yourself by India’s first ICF (USA) Certified ACC “Victory Coach” Dr. Pushp Lamba About
We are glad to share that Connecting Dreams Foundation is commencing with the exclusive Masterclasses from Global Experts that can assist individuals and organizations in taking their projects to the next level. The first Masterclass on the topic ‘Story-Telling for Impact’ is scheduled on April 23, 2021 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm (IST). The Story-Telling
Under Changemaker Lab, the College Chapters have initiated the next phase of 3C Model, i.e., ‘Create Solution’ and ‘Change Lives’. The Create Solution phase emphasizes on the creation of sustainable solutions for the challenges identified in their respective communities. In accordance with the participatory approach, the college chapters have initiated the ideation sessions with their
Connecting Dreams Foundation is happy to share that Ms. Piya Kapoor from Transformation’s satellite center at Uttam Nagar was recognised as a Leader Par Excellence by Alliance India at Hijra Habba, 2021. The annual Hijra Habba (meaning amalgamation of transgender people) event is Alliance India’s bold statement of visibility, solidarity and advocacy for the rights
Why just binge watch all day in these tough times? Try adding a new skill to your personality✨ Connecting Dreams Foundation MSCW brings you a 3 days Writing Workshop Know your speaker🙌 Ms. Naindeep Kaur Kapoor, an alumni & a communication specialist working at Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms. She has an experience of over
Connectivity Dreams Foundation RAMJAS Chapter welcomes you to attend an interactive Webinar on the ✨Stereotype Shutdown✨ Living with the stereotypes in almost every sphere in the 21st century is nothing less than the major drawback of the modern society we live in which only we, as responsible beings, can look after and help tackle the
Project Jeevitha, under CDF Miranda house, works towards raising awareness among women across all age groups regarding the importance of menstrual health and hygiene. The team has been working relentlessly despite the COVID restrictions (with proper COVID guidelines being followed) to be able to reach out to as many women as possible. Recently, the team
Emotion is a powerful force. It creates our worldview and is behind the bulk of our creations. When properly channeled, it can drive you to accomplish wonderful things. Left alone, it can tell you stories that drag you down. The only way to live an extraordinary and fulfilling life is through mastering your emotions. That
“Even when people can’t speak, they can tell if you have love in your heart !! ” ✨ Connecting Dreams Foundation- HANSRAJ ✨ in collaboration with Offbeat Support Foundation welcomes you all to Speaking Hands: Learn to talk without talking We are excited to have Mr. Deepak Kumar join us for a webinar on
Under Changemaker Lab, the College Chapters have kick started the next phase of 3C Model, i.e., ‘Create Solution’ and ‘Change Lives’. The Create Solution phase emphasizes on the creation of sustainable solutions for the challenges identified in their respective communities. In accordance with the participatory approach, the college chapters have initiated the ideation sessions with
Transformation Tuesdays! Building trans-inclusive societies isn’t a new concept, but it’s one that has come into sharp focus in 2021. Companies are entering 2021 with a new and expansive definition of diversity that ensures that minorities and the underserved are included. A lively discussion with trans-persons from Basera Samajik Sansthan, NOIDA examined how each trans-person
Our #Y4SD session on SDG 2 & 3: Health Living – Prioritizing Nutrition was a great success. We learnt about the initiatives undertaken by Mr. Pradyut Voleti, Founder at Dribble Academy and Mr. Mahesh, Social Entrepreneur, to spread awareness about the healthy living and role of nutrition in it. Ms. Sonam inspired the audience through her insights
CDF Hansraj and CDF Mata Sundri Chapters have recently launched the Project CIGDROP. The team has put an outstanding effort to create the change and positively impact the surroundings. More power to you! Cigarette butts, one of the most abundant forms of waste in the world, contain more than 4000 toxic chemicals🌍 and pose serious
By Vibhuti Vasudev, Youth for Sustainability Dialogues is a platform for Youth leaders across the world to exchange their thoughts, examine challenges in their local environment with the Sustainable Development Goals ‘SDGs’ as a common thread. The youth are given an opportunity to showcase their projects and initiatives and come together as a youth movement
By Suzanne Khan Extract from Youth for Sustainability Dialogue session held on March 12, 2021. Through our global showcase and learning platform, Youth for Sustainability Dialogues #Y4SD, the youth is put in the driver’s seat. Initiated in October 2020 by Connecting Dreams Foundation in collaboration with MasterPeace Global, Global Network for Sustainable Development, and Helping
By Vibhuti Vasudev Youth for Sustainability Dialogues is a platform for Youth leaders across the world to exchange their thoughts, examine challenges in their local environment with the Sustainable Development Goals ‘SDGs’ as a common thread. The youth are given an opportunity to showcase their projects and initiatives and come together as a youth movement
By Vibhuti Vasudev Youth for Sustainability Dialogues is a platform for Youth leaders across the world to exchange their thoughts, examine challenges in their local environment with the Sustainable Development Goals ‘SDGs’ as a common thread. The youth are given an opportunity to showcase their projects and initiatives and come together as a youth movement
By Vibhuti Vasudev Youth for Sustainability Dialogues is a platform for Youth leaders across the world to exchange their thoughts, examine challenges in their local environment with the Sustainable Development Goals ‘SDGs’ as a common thread. The youth are given an opportunity to showcase their projects and initiatives and come together as a youth movement
Millions of people around the world have brilliant ideas, outstanding projects being carried out by them with the local communities at the grassroots level. With their projects, they are making a huge contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals as meted out by the United Nations. To recognise their efforts, Connecting Dreams Foundation, India established a
Connecting Dreams Foundation – Shri Ram College of Commerce is a student-based initiative aiming at creating a positive two-fold impact on the rural slums of India; solving one social issue by creating entrepreneurs. CDF-SRCC is a branch of the umbrella organization – ‘Connecting Dreams Foundation’, which has been functional since 2014 in the college and
Around 70% of the poor in India are from rural areas where there is a lack of basic social and infrastructure services, such as healthcare, roads, education, and drinking water. Yet, despite the presence of over 300,000 NGOs, which are working in sectors spanning the gamut from agriculture to minority rights, India’s growth has primarily
Youth for Sustainability Dialogues is an online platform for Youth Leaders from across the world to come together and discuss their work in local communities on a global level on particular SDG themes. Another session of Y4SD was organised on 11 December 2020, on SDG 5: Youth Against Gender Based Violence. This year is like
Youth for Sustainability Dialogues is an online platform for Youth Leaders from across the world to come together and discuss their work in local communities on a global level on particular SDG themes. In the past sessions, there was a team from Indonesia talking about how they transformed a local dying art into a profitable
Youth for Sustainability Dialogues provides a platform for young people around the world to discuss their social impact projects, get guidance from experts and connect with peers from around the world. Youth are the torch bearers of the sustainable world we envision tomorrow. These dialogues allow them to engage in discussions and showcase their work
When the UN created its global goals, various equality groups pushed for the rights and needs of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people to be taken into account. These groups face much violence due to their intersecting LGBTQ tastes and gender. Along these lines Connecting Dreams Foundation, India in collaboration with MasterPeace organized it’s second
Hunger is a major problem in today’s world. According to the World Food Programme, there are now 135 million people around the world suffering from acute hunger due to man-made conflicts, climate change and economic downturns. COVID-19 pandemic can double this number by putting an additional 30 million people at risk of suffering from acute