Annual Newsletter 2023
”You are more precious to this world than you’ll ever know” – Lili Rhinehart
In our pursuit of reducing suicides, Sisters Living Works (SLW) continues to work towards hope and change. Through Awareness, Training, and Counseling services, our small yet dedicated team has made an impact on many lives. The year 2023 witnessed our expansion into diverse communities and extended our reach. This growth wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our beneficiaries, supporters, funders, and well-wishers. As we step into the future, we remain committed and firm in our mission to provide hope and support to all.
– Gayatri Datta, Founder, SLW
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2023
- Conducted over 100 workshops on Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health.
- Touched more than 10,000 lives through our programs.
- Supported and positively impacted many individuals from diverse backgrounds through our one on one counseling services.
- Organized a Suicide Awareness Run in collaboration with NMIMS with more than 450 participants.
- Successfully completed 5 batches of Teachers training program for teachers from government schools and colleges.
- Trained 3 batches of First Responder training for people from marginalized communities
- Facilitated Support Groups for people from various parts of the world.
- Expanded our SLW team to Pune and Nashik, conducting workshops and other activities.
- Hosted our 9th Annual Conference on Suicide Prevention Day with our educational partner SNDT Women’s University, engaging more than 500 participants.
- Facilitated two events for Survivors of Suicide Loss through online and offline gatherings.
ORGANIZATIONS WE PARTNERED WITH IN 2023
Bright Future Foundation, Humara Foundation, Chetna Foundation, Franciscan Missionary of Mary Social Service Society, Udayan Care (USF), Tweet Foundation, SNDT Women’s University, SNDT QUICK Response Team, Matunga Police Station, Guru Nanak School, Shri M.D.Shah Mahila College, Smt. PN Doshi Women’s College, Smt. T.S. Bafna Junior College, New Life Rehabilitation Center, Life Long Foundation, Moksh Foundation, Sneha Sadan, Mumbai, Hope Coffee House, Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work, SIES College, K.C. College, Leelabai Thackersey College Of Nursing, Global Humane Organisation, Guru Govind Singh College, B.L. Almani College, Nagindas Khandwala College and many more.
PEOPLE WHO SUPPORTED US IN OUR JOURNEY THIS YEAR
We are thankful to everyone who contributed and joined us in our mission: Dr. Harish Shetty, Dr. Anjali Chhabria, Dr. Kersi Chavda, Dr. Milan Balkrishnan, Ms. Sharvari Prabhu, Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. Ujwala Chakradeo, Ms. Nidhi Sharma, Ms. Suman Khanna, Ms. Madhura Koparkar, and Ms. Anuradha Karegar, Ms. Yukti Gupta, Ms Anupam Misra, Mr. Matt Perelstein, Ms. Komal Khandge, Mr. Chinmay Palsodkar and many more.
EXPERIENCES SHARED BY OUR BENEFICIARIES
“The workshop provided valuable insights and practical tools to recognize and address signs of distress, fostering a supportive environment for mental health awareness. The support group offered a compassionate space for sharing experiences, promoting healing, and creating a sense of community among individuals facing similar challenges.”
– Hitisha
“The conference was really helpful as it helped me realise how different the society really is than what I have always thought, and motivated me to become a psychologist to help the people in need and create a healthy society. It was a lovely experience and very informative. I learnt a lot about the topic and now to some extent can identify if someone is suicidal or not and take the necessary steps as needed.”
- Samar
“The Survivor’s Day event was very smoothly organized and executed. The documentary played was pretty comprehensive. The discussion round was well conducted and the facilitator empathized and engaged with us very sincerely. I also enjoyed the activities like art and drawing as it was a much needed break from the heavy subject.”
– Kavya
“I’m glad I joined in. It was very helpful. Helped me understand what others in a similar situation go through and what can be done to feel a little less heavy on a daily basis.”
– Pranali
“The Teachers Training content was detailed and very useful for understanding this issue to handle in my school”
– Rajani
A SNAPSHOT OF OUR IMPACT IN 2023
In the year 2023, our workshops have left positive understandings on its participants, leaving a lasting impression on diverse individuals and spreading awareness to masses about how we can collectively understand and deal with the crisis of suicide in India. The impact is seen across communities.
The SLW team is delighted and honored to announce that our efforts have been acknowledged with a nomination from Restore Awards in the Mental Health category as a “Well-being Health Messenger.” This recognition fills us with immense gratitude, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to Restore Awards.
We have witnessed transformations in people from various section of society, promoting healing and resilience. Through collaborative efforts and a commitment to positive change, our work have touched lives, providing tools and support for personal growth. As we reflect on the past year, this could not have been possible without your support. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. We look forward to continuing this journey and making a lasting difference in the lives of those we reach. We look forward to and welcome 2024!
Sisters Living Works (SLW) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in USA and 80G, 12AB and CSR1 certified in India. Your donation is deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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