Bridge4Change

15/06/2026

10th June, 2026 || ONGC Khambhat || World Environment Day

It was a meaningful interaction with the ONGC team through our data-driven experiential workshops organized as a part of World Environment Day celebrations. 🌱

The day started with The Complexity Game where participants got into the shoes of World leaders tasked to develop their economies. This role-playing simulation brings out the pressing dilemmas of a leader in decision-making whilst operating in a multi-stakeholder environment especially when it comes to sustainable and environment-friendly growth. 😕
The simulation captures the essence that for protecting a common resource like environment, a timely, multi-dimensional collective action is needed. 🤝

The session was followed by our flagship Tiny Actions, Gigantic Ripples session which, through real-time data analysis, showcases how our smallest mindful lifestyle choices can collectively create a big positive shift enhancing both our personal wellbeing as well as contributing towards Climate Action. 📈 ♻️

Such discussions really create a platform to rethink what more can be done both at personal and professional level to improve the sustainability quotient. ☮️ 🌍

Thanks to Bambode Sir for anchoring this event for the ONGC Khambhat team and Biswajit ji for the seamless coordination. Gratitude to Praveendra Kumar sir for introducing our work to ONGC Limited and Yug for co-facilitating the workshop with us. 💌

Institute of Rural Management Anand MIT World Peace University Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Tarsadia Foundation ONGC Foundation Project Chakra

12/06/2026

7th June, 2026 || Pune || World Environment Day Celebration

Encouraging

It was a day well spent interacting with a closed group of friends, colleagues and mentors showcasing the work of Bridge4Change Foundation through workshops, on the occasion of World Environment Day.

The get together was organized at the serene and quiet Heartfulness - Pune. We were joined by a few participants from the centre as well. Overall, we had a small but diverse group of people serving as working professionals in corporates, academia, housewives and others.

The day started with a lovely sharing by Hrishikesh ji about the history of the Heartfulness movement followed by a 15-min guided silence. It was followed by three of our primary offerings Tiny Actions, Gigantic Ripples, The Complexity Game and The Ethics Reflection session. The sessions were very received and we received valuable inputs on how we can bring more impetus to the Yes! I am Mindful movement, we are gradually co-creating.

Thanks to the Heartfulness - Pune for offering the space for conducting our get together. Deep gratitude to Amol for supporting us in planning and coordination of the event on ground. A big shoutout to all the participants who took out time to come and experience our work.

MIT World Peace University Institute of Rural Management Anand Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Tarsadia Foundation Project Chakra TTEC India

09/06/2026

This engagement was truly special.

On the eve of World Environment Day, we found ourselves part of something deeply meaningful — a collaboration with Aditya Birla Skills Centres, reaching 237 trainees and 32 team members across five locations in four states.

Each session carried its own rhythm and energy. Many of the participants came from rural and semi‑urban regions, with limited exposure to conversations around climate change, sustainability, and mindful living. That reality challenged us to rethink how we communicate these ideas. We refined our content, contextualized our language connecting it to everyday life.

Across centres, we conducted workshops on Mindful Living, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, and Ethics, adapting each module to the size and spirit of the group. The trainers’ participation added a special spark. Their willingness to learn alongside their students spoke volumes about the culture they nurture — one where leadership means learning, and growth is a shared journey.

A heartfelt thank‑you to Shweta ji for envisioning this collaboration, and deep gratitude to our facilitators —Sachin, Pooja, Ksh*tij, Ravi, and Sanjay — whose presence and passion made these sessions come alive across locations. A big shoutout to all training centre teams for the seamless coordination.

Institute of Rural Management Anand Tarsadia Foundation MIT World Peace University Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Project Chakra Vinal Contractr

05/06/2026

30th May 2026 || o2h discovery, Ahmedabad || Experiential Workshops

As part of World Environment Day, themed "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.", we conducted an engaging workshop at o2h discovery, Ahmedabad, bringing together ~20 working professionals for a unique gamified learning experience on mindful living and climate actions.

Participants actively engaged in The Complexity Game and Tiny Actions, Gigantic Ripples workshop, sharing how these activities helped them better understand climate change, teamwork, critical thinking and decision-making in a fun and interactive way. They also reflected on the importance of adopting sustainable practices in their personal and professional lives, helping them make environmentally conscious decisions and recognized that small individual actions can collectively address larger environmental challenges.

The sessions received an average rating of 9.23/10 for Tiny Actions, Gigantic Ripples and 9.43/10 for The Complexity Game, reaffirming the value of experiential and gamified learning.

A heartfelt thank you to o2h life for providing us with the opportunity to conduct this workshop and to Neetusingh Sengar Ma'am for her support in making the session a success.

o2h life MIT World Peace University Institute of Rural Management Anand Tarsadia Foundation Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India TTEC India Ministry of Education Dabhoi Community Foundation Project Chakra

12/05/2026

NEP2020 Aligned - Value Added Course (VAC) || MIT Academy of Engineering, Pune

At Bridge4Change Foundation, we are committed to enabling institutions to integrate mindful living, sustainability, and climate awareness into education through our data-driven, experiential workshops and Value Added Course (VAC). This VAC not only strengthens sustainability-focused education but also supports students and institutions in earning credit-based scores.

Here’s a glimpse of our 30-hour VAC — SustainEdge: Measuring Carbon Footprint & Driving Sustainable Futures — delivered for 40 students at MIT Academy of Engineering, Pune.

🔗 Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qayKgfhN_ko

Designed in alignment with NEP 2020, Mission LiFE, and the UN SDGs, the course blended interactive offline sessions featuring real-life climate and waste management challenges, carbon footprint measurement, behavioural insights, and reflective practices with continued online learning through our web-based gamified sustainability portal offering videos, articles, quizzes, assignments, and certificates — enabling students to connect climate action with their everyday choices.

Grateful to the MIT Academy of Engineering and Sneha Patil-Pokharkar ma’am, for collaborating with us on this meaningful initiative. 🤝

If your institution is looking to integrate mindful living and sustainability-focused Value Added Courses, we would be happy to collaborate.

MIT World Peace University Institute of Rural Management Anand Tarsadia Foundation Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India TTEC India Ministry of Education Dabhoi Community Foundation Project Chakra

The video shares a glimpse of our 2-day engagement with students at MIT Academy of Engineering. through a Value-added course themed Sustainedge.To know more ...

04/05/2026

4th May 2026 || Featured as a Monday Positive Story in the newspaper

We are grateful to see that our work has been recognised in today’s newspaper. This recognition is not just about us—it represents the collective impact of 13,000+ community members committed to conscious, mindful living. 💚

This article highlights our community-driven initiative that promotes a sustainable lifestyle through gamified engagement:
✨ Learn through interactive, experiential and data-driven workshops
✨ Practise mindful and environmentally friendly habits in everyday life through Yes! I am Mindful campaign
✨ Turn actions into rewards through a gamified points system

From digital detox and public transport to reconnecting with nature, participants go beyond learning—they embrace a mindful and low-carbon lifestyle, turning small actions into meaningful impact for MOTHER EARTH 🌍.

🚀 Explore our web platform and start your journey today: https://yes-i-am-mindful-v1.web.app/

A heartfelt thank you to Dharmendra Sharma Sir for your constant support and belief in this journey. Gratitude to Vishruti Soni Ji and Divya Bhaskar for bringing our story to light and amplifying the message. 🙏

Institute of Rural Management Anand Tarsadia Foundation MIT World Peace University Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Dabhoi Community Foundation

20/04/2026

26𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 2026 || 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐨 || 𝐘𝐈𝐀𝐌 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫

It was an absolute pleasure to collaborate with Metroparks Toledo, an institution which itself has such an inspiring history of 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦’𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱. 🛞

Despite untimely rain, it was so fulfilling to witness citizens coming out in larger numbers for our flagship ‘𝘛𝘪𝘯𝘺 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘎𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘙𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴’ session.

Participants' genuine enthusiasm and depth of expertise made every bit of effort worthwhile. We were joined by an inspiring group of individuals — a couple who had been practicing 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴 🌱, another person who had already planted over a 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘴🌳, and an 83‑year‑old woman deeply devoted to the 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦 🫶, among many others.

There was a clear appreciation for the emphasis on 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐄 as the preliminary foundational step towards 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. ☮️ 🌏

Thanks to Ms. Lisa Whitton, Director - Park Services for organizing these two sessions seamlessly and for giving us a detailed tour of the campus. 🙏

Gratitude to Smita di and Nilam aunty for all the coordination behind the scenes and Dr. Bharat for voluntarily covering every moment with love and professionalism. 💌

Regards,
Ashish Agrawal

Institute of Rural Management Anand Tarsadia Foundation MIT World Peace University Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India

16/04/2026

What happens when rural women finally get a safe space to speak, question, and learn? It changes everything.

Psychosocial and leadership training is not just a “capacity-building activity” — it is a powerful enabler. It helps women navigate deeply rooted gender norms, build confidence, and step into leadership with clarity and courage.

This is the second batch of the 15-day training program for SHG women from Uttar Pradesh, organised by Arya.ag, which focuses on empowering rural women leaders through psychosocial support, leadership development, rights awareness, and exposure to practical tools for holistic growth.

At B4C, we are glad to implement this program by bringing together facilitators across domains – creating a learning space that was participatory, safe, and deeply engaging.

Through group discussions, case-based learning, and real-life exposure, something powerful unfolded - women didn’t just attend; they opened up.
And their voices say it best:
“यह पहली बार है कि हम घर से ही ट्रेनिंग अटेंड कर पाए। अगर यह ऑनलाइन नहीं होती, तो हम पूरे 15 दिन जुड़ नहीं पाते।”
“ऐसे विषय भी शामिल थे जिन पर हम कभी बात ही नहीं करते थे… जैसे औरतों के अधिकार, पीरियड पेन कितना सामान्य है, औरत और मर्द में अंतर क्या है… और समाज ने उस अंतर को क्या रूप दे दिया है।”
“लड़के-लड़की में भेदभाव सही है या नहीं… औरतों का ज़मीन और संपत्ति पर अधिकार… यह सब हमें कौन बताता है?”

These are not just reflections. They are indicators of a shift. Because when women begin to question, they begin to lead. And when leadership emerges from lived experiences, it transforms not just individuals, but entire communities.

Gratitude to all facilitators, and special thanks to Arya.ag

Arya.ag Institute of Rural Management Anand Tarsadia Foundation TTEC India

14/04/2026

Pleased to share a video glimpse of our engagement with Tiffin University, Ohio. 🎞️
It was the most powerful and meticulously planned engagement for us in the recent US tour, where we interacted with over 180 students and faculty members across 8sessions. 📈
This engagement has opened pathways for deeper future collaborations. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏻
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTA2Ymaebao

Gratitude to three incredible women Dr. Liz, Nilam Aunty and Smita di for making it happen in a fun-filled flawless manner. 🫶🏼💌
Many more to come.

Regards,
Ashish Agrawal

Tiffin University Nilam Chauhan Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Institute of Rural Management Anand Tarsadia Foundation MIT World Peace University

The video shares a glimpse of our 3-day engagement at Tiffin University, Ohio, USA during our recently concluded USA tour. We conducted 8 sessions interactin...

10/04/2026

"​This is the kind of school the world needs today. I wish I could work in such a hopeful environment." 🌍

This was the emotion I felt when I visited Wildwood Environmental Academy for a session with their senior students. The school simply blew my mind off with their initiatives.

For example, a simple, creative idea—a Mobile Parking Zone—addressed the distraction challenge in a super cool manner.📵
Likewise having a live animal station in each class fostered a deeper sense of co-existence and developed curiosity to learn more about fellow living beings. 🐍 🦎

The efforts towards environment-related experiential learning are top-notch. Their diverse hands-on projects—such as Student Watershed Watch, Monarch Butterfly Tracking 🦋, Student-led Paper, Cardboard, Plastic and Metal Recycling Programs ♻️, student-designed native plant garden🌺 and caring for northwest Ohio’s native box turtles🐢 —have a direct and positive impact on their local and national communities​.

After our session, the students' great excitement and preparedness while showing us around the campus was the icing on the cake. Grateful to their mentors for anchoring the students' journeys so profoundly.

Thanks to Smita di for this wonderful connect.

Wildwood Environmental Academy Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India MIT World Peace University Tarsadia Foundation Institute of Rural Management Anand Nilam Chauhan