The Journey Expands
Samvedna marks twelve years while continuing work around women’s empowerment, education, sustainability, community participation and future partnerships.
OUR JOURNEY · 2014 — 2026
One seed.
A growing community.
Samvedna Connecting Souls began in Rishikesh in 2014. What started with a simple intention to create opportunities has grown into a journey connecting women, children, volunteers, partners and communities.
THE STORY CONTINUES
Growing through people, participation and purpose.
Samvedna’s journey has always been rooted in people. Over the years, learning, skills, women’s empowerment, community participation and environmental action have become interconnected parts of the same vision.
Every programme, partnership and volunteer has added another branch to the Samvedna Tree — creating a community where people can learn, contribute and help create opportunities for others.
THE SAMVEDNA TREE
2014 — 2026
Twelve years of learning, connecting and growing together. From where we stand today, we travel back through the branches to the roots where the Samvedna journey began.
2026
2025
Action on the Ground
Women-focused community activities continue, alongside environmental action including a tree plantation initiative with more than 250 saplings.
A Decade of Connecting Souls
By 2024, Samvedna records 385+ women reached through its wider journey of learning, empowerment and community action.
2024
2023
Partners & Global Connections
Supporters, collaborators and friends from India and beyond continue becoming part of Samvedna’s extended family.
Building for Long-Term Impact
Samvedna continues strengthening its organisational foundation while expanding the vision for sustainable community impact.
2022
2021
Community Work Continues
Community engagement continues with renewed focus on participation, learning and practical support.
Staying Connected
Samvedna continues its commitment to people and community support through a period of changing social circumstances.
2020
2019
A Wider Community
Volunteers, supporters and community members continue to strengthen the network around Samvedna’s activities.
Women at the Centre
Women’s participation, skills and personal development continue to form an important part of Samvedna’s work.
2018
2017
Creating Opportunities
The focus develops beyond training towards practical opportunities that can support confidence and self-reliance.
Skills & Education
Practical learning and skill-development become an increasingly important part of Samvedna’s community work.
2016
2015
Community Participation
The journey continues through local participation, learning activities and stronger connections with women and families.
Samvedna Begins
Samvedna Connecting Souls begins its journey in Rishikesh with a focus on creating learning, skill and empowerment opportunities.
2014
WHERE WE ARE TODAY
Twelve years later, the roots are deeper.
In 2026, Samvedna continues to build around a connected vision of individual well-being, learning, self-reliance, community participation and sustainability.
Women Empowerment
Education
Skills & Livelihood
Community Action
Sustainability
Partnerships
OUR CONTINUING JOURNEY
From individual strength to community well-being.
Samvedna believes lasting change grows outward. When individuals become stronger, they can strengthen families, communities and the world around them.
Individual
→
Family
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Community
→
Society