Kolkata Sanved

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Kolkata Sanved is a women-led pioneer in the field of dance movement therapy (DMT) for healing,empowerment & psycho-social rehabilitation of marginalised populations.We use DMT as a tool for promoting holistic well-being & enhancement of quality of life. Founded in 2004 by Ashoka Fellow Dr. Sohini Chakraborty, a sociologist and dance activist, Kolkata Sanved has expanded the notions of dance and t

raditional rehabilitation programs. Through our groundbreaking program, survivors of trafficking and violence release trauma, develop confidence and identify their own potentials as human beings rather than as victims. At its core, the program allows survivors to develop specific life-skills important for their reintegration through a non-threatening and culturally familiar medium.

Mental health begins with belonging.This International Youth Day, Kolkata Sanved brought together more than 600 young pe...
27/08/2026

Mental health begins with belonging.

This International Youth Day, Kolkata Sanved brought together more than 600 young people from North Bengal's tea garden communities through Dance Movement Therapy, creative expression, music, and dialogue.

Together, they explored emotions, identity, resilience, and hope—not through lectures, but through participation, creativity, and movement.

Because youth mental health is not only about responding to crisis.
It is about creating everyday spaces where young people feel safe to express themselves and know they matter.

[International Youth Day, youth mental health, youth wellbeing, North Bengal, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, tea garden communities, Kolkata Sanved, Dance Movement Therapy, creative wellbeing]

Five days of learning may come to an end, but their impact continues long after.The final day of our Leadership Learning...
26/08/2026

Five days of learning may come to an end, but their impact continues long after.

The final day of our Leadership Learning Institute brought together everything the cohort had explored—through presentations, dialogue, and collective reflection. Participants connected ideas around purpose, vulnerability, ecosystems of care, social inclusion, and mental health to the realities of their everyday practice.

This is not a training that ends with a certificate. It is an ongoing commitment to learning, questioning, and growing as practitioners and leaders.

Last year, we began this journey with Cohort 1 – Batch 1. This year, Cohort 1 – Batch 2 completed their learning journey. We are building leadership intentionally, one cohort at a time—strengthening practitioners so they can create more thoughtful, ethical, and inclusive spaces for healing.

Because when practitioners continue to learn, communities continue to heal.

[Leadership development, organisational learning, reflective practice, community mental health, Dance Movement Therapy, psychosocial care, capacity building, social inclusion, trauma-informed practice, practitioner leadership, Kolkata Sanved]

Inclusion is more than participation.It means creating environments where people feel safe, valued, and able to thrive.D...
25/08/2026

Inclusion is more than participation.

It means creating environments where people feel safe, valued, and able to thrive.

Day 4 focused on understanding systemic barriers and examining how practitioners can contribute to more inclusive communities through thoughtful, equitable practice.

[Social inclusion, equity, systemic barriers, mental health equity, community development, inclusion, wellbeing, social justice, Kolkata Sanved]

Healing is never an individual journey alone.Day 3 explored the systems that sustain wellbeing—from relationships and co...
24/08/2026

Healing is never an individual journey alone.

Day 3 explored the systems that sustain wellbeing—from relationships and communities to policies and institutions. Participants reflected on how mental health and social development are deeply connected, and why lasting change depends on strengthening both.

Because care grows stronger when it is shared.

[Ecosystems of care, community mental health, collective care, social development, healing, systems approach, Dance Movement Therapy, community wellbeing]

People are more than the stories they have survived.Day 2 invited participants to reflect on vulnerability—not as someth...
23/08/2026

People are more than the stories they have survived.

Day 2 invited participants to reflect on vulnerability—not as something to collect or document, but something to hold with ethics, humility, and care.

Trauma-informed practice begins with respect.

[Vulnerability, trauma-informed care, ethics, lived experience, mental health, dignity, community healing, psychosocial support, practitioner wellbeing]

Before we ask how to create change, we ask why the work exists.Day 1 focused on purpose and root cause analysis—looking ...
23/08/2026

Before we ask how to create change, we ask why the work exists.

Day 1 focused on purpose and root cause analysis—looking beyond individual experiences to understand the wider systems shaping mental health and wellbeing. Using mind mapping, participants explored the connections between people, communities, institutions, and social realities.

Real change begins with understanding context.

[Root cause analysis, systems thinking, mental health leadership, organisational purpose, trauma-informed practice, mind mapping, community wellbeing, social justice, Kolkata Sanved]

Healing work is about more than skills. It requires reflection, critical thinking, and the courage to ask difficult ques...
23/08/2026

Healing work is about more than skills. It requires reflection, critical thinking, and the courage to ask difficult questions.
At Kolkata Sanved, our Learning Institute was created to strengthen the leadership of our second-generation practitioners through immersive learning rooted in mental health, social development, inclusion, and collective care.

This year's cohort completed five days of learning, dialogue, and reflection—investing not just in individual growth, but in the future of community mental health.
Because when practitioners grow, communities grow with them.

[Leadership development, nonprofit leadership, organisational learning, community mental health, Dance Movement Therapy, practitioner development, psychosocial care, capacity building, Kolkata Sanved, social development, reflective practice]

Some people run to test their limits.We're running to help others reclaim theirs.This year, Kolkata Sanved is participat...
21/08/2026

Some people run to test their limits.
We're running to help others reclaim theirs.
This year, Kolkata Sanved is participating in the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata to support the Sampoornata Wellbeing Club—a community-led initiative that uses Dance Movement Therapy and creative wellbeing to strengthen emotional resilience, promote gender equity, and prevent violence and trafficking across South 24 Parganas.
Since 2004, Kolkata Sanved has worked with more than 65,000 individuals, demonstrating how creative, trauma-informed, and community-based approaches can support healing and social change.
Every kilometre our team runs carries this vision forward.

Whether you choose to run, donate, or simply share our campaign, you're helping build communities where healing, dignity, and hope can flourish.
Join us on this journey.

Our goal: ₹10,00,000
Register or donate: https://tsw25k.impact360.org.in/ngos/4026/kolkata-sanved-2/
Learn about our work: https://kolkatasanved.org/

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Run for a cause, dance movement therapy, creative wellbeing, mental health, gender equity, community mental health, trauma informed, youth leadership, end gender based violence, collective care, social impact, healing through movement, sampoornata wellbeing club]

This December, we're taking every step with purpose.Kolkata Sanved is proud to participate in the Tata Steel World 25K K...
15/08/2026

This December, we're taking every step with purpose.

Kolkata Sanved is proud to participate in the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata, running to support the Sampoornata Wellbeing Club—our community-led initiative that uses Dance Movement Therapy and creative wellbeing to build safer, more resilient, and gender-equitable communities.

For over 22 years, we've witnessed the power of movement to heal trauma, strengthen resilience, and inspire leadership. This run is another step in that journey.

Whether you choose to run with us, contribute to our campaign, or simply help spread the word, you become part of a movement that believes healing can transform lives.

💛 Support our campaign by donating through the QR code on this post or the link: https://tsw25k.impact360.org.in/ngos/4026/kolkata-sanved-2/

Every contribution brings us one step closer to our goal and helps create lasting impact.

[Kolkata Sanved, Tata Steel World 25K, Run For A Cause, Dance Movement Therapy, Creative Wellbeing, Mental Health, Community Care, Gender Equity, Healing Through Movement, Social Impact, Sampoornata Wellbeing Club]

Movement has a unique way of bringing together body, mind, and emotions.Whether it's a gentle sway, a shared rhythm, or ...
08/08/2026

Movement has a unique way of bringing together body, mind, and emotions.
Whether it's a gentle sway, a shared rhythm, or a joyful dance, moving with music can reduce stress, improve physical wellbeing, strengthen emotional resilience, and create moments of connection. At Kolkata Sanved, we believe movement is not about performance—it's about expression, belonging, and experiencing wellbeing in ways that feel natural and accessible.
Sometimes, the smallest movement can make the biggest difference.

[Kolkata Sanved, Dance Movement Therapy, Movement With Music, Creative Wellbeing, Mental Health, Healing Through Movement, Emotional Wellbeing, Healthy Ageing, Community Care, Embodied Practice, Wellbeing, Joy In Movement]

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Flat No 2C, Poulomi Apt, 23B, Jatin Bagchi Road
Kolkata
700029

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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+913335115381

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