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Apni Shala
Non-profit Organizations
Mumbai, Maharashtra 9,726 followers
Building Skills for Life
About us
At Apni Shala, we work with students from municipal schools and other diverse institutions to nurture emotional, interpersonal and thinking skills. Why do what we do this? So that they have the opportunity to become reflective and inquiring individuals, who are confident, building healthy relationships around them and great problem-solvers! We believe that our life experiences make all of us who we are today. That's why, our programmes for students are tied together by 2 main aspects – experience and expression. Experience: Community work, creative hands-on projects, drama and games provide the experiences which are rich with opportunities to build teamwork skills, leadership abilities, self-confidence, respect for different opinions and empathy, Expression: Along with these experiences we weave together structured reflection sessions which create a platform for children to question, brainstorm, express themselves in an environment free of judgement.
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https://linktr.ee/apnishalaa
External link for Apni Shala
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
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Kamgar Nagar, Near Madhavbaug Clinic
D.N.Road, Off. S.G.Barve Marg, Kurla East
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400024, IN
Employees at Apni Shala
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Amrita Nair
Co-founder at Apni Shala
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Niranjanraj LR
MA Development Studies || Social Emotional & Civic Learning: Facilitation, Training, Curriculum Development & Participatory Action Research ||…
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Rohit Kumar
CEO, Apni Shala Foundation
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Mayuri Golambde
Government Partnership and HR Lead At Apni Shala
Updates
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Apni Shala IS HIRING!!!🤩🤩 Read below to know the roles: ✨Primary/Middle School Teachers: ( Looking for people who love to work towards well-being and SEL of students and other stakeholders in the education system.) The ideal candidate should: - B. Ed. / D. Ed degree with over 1 year of teaching experience in MCGM Schools - Proficient in English instruction. - Plans activities supporting children's academic, physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. ✨Social Work Interns: (If you love to interact with student's caregiver and want to know more about community building, then this one is for you) The ideal candidate should: - Visit students' homes towards building relationships and understanding the context of students and families. - Strong Oral and Written communication skills - Good planning and organizing skills - Understanding of English, Hindi and Marathi (verbal and written) - Knowledge and understanding of social issues - Proficient in MS Office, Google Drive Apps ✨Art Teachers: (Join our SEL-focused school as an Art Teacher and help students express themselves while building emotional intelligence!) The ideal candidate should: - Diploma or degree in Fine Arts/Arts - Minimum one year experience in arts & crafts facilitation with students Strong oral and written English communication skills ✨Fundraising Associate: ( Passionate about transforming education and driving social-emotional well-being for students? Join us to innovate, collaborate, and create meaningful change through fundraising.) - 1+ years in partnership development, fundraising, field facilitation or teaching (preferred), with strong communication (English & Hindi) and project management skills. - Skilled in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and data analysis for reporting and decision-making. - Proven ability to lead, manage, and support teams effectively. - Competent in analyzing finances, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights. Visit for more information - https://lnkd.in/dfid45p8 Email - hr@apnishala.org 📬 Based in Mumbai 🗺️ SUPERR EXCITED TO HAVE YOU ON BOARD 🤩✨ #hiring #interview #artteacher #schoolteacher #socialworkintern #socialemotionallearning #sel #education #mentalhealth #wellbeing #centeringstudents #apnishala #buildingskillsforlife #mumbai #maharashtra #india Mayuri Golambde Rohit Kumar Sangeeta Zombade Priyanka Shrivastav Sandhya Singh
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A quick chat with Amrita: How Mental Health is influenced by systems and structures around us? Through our Mental Health Ambassador (MHA) Campaign, we’re not just raising awareness—we’re building a sense of community. 🫂 Mental health is deeply tied to our collective well-being, shaped by the systems and structures around us. In this quick chat with Amrita Nair, Co-founder and Board Member of Apni Shala, listen to some of her perspectives. Thank you for Joining us to advocate for mental health and create spaces where everyone feels supported, heard, and valued. Together, we can build a compassionate future. #socialemotionallearning #sel #education #mentalhealth #wellbeing #centeringstudents #community #apnishala #buildingskillsforlife #mumbai #maharashtra #india Amrita Nair Sangeeta Zombade Rohit Kumar Priyanka Shrivastav Priyanka Kale Pankaj Khatik Mayuri Golambde Sandhya Singh
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In an annual reflection, our team members Mala didi, Siddharth bhaiya, Harshita didi, Nidhi didi, and Smita didi share their joyful and aha moments from last year. Comment down and let us know, “What are your magical learning moments from 2024? #happynewyear #socialemotionallearning #sel #education #mentalhealth #wellbeing #centeringstudents #apnishala #buildingskillsforlife #mumbai #maharashtra #india Siddharth Gupta Smita Vaidya Nidhi Singh Sangeeta Zombade Priyanka Shrivastav Rohit Kumar Sandhya Singh Pranali Patil Mayuri Golambde Pankaj Khatik Priyanka Kale
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How do we structure professional learning communities (PLCs) at Apni Shala? At Khoj - Apni Shala’s SEL-aligned school initiative (operational in partnership with Limbuni Baug MPS), Lesson Planning Communities (LPCs) become spaces where teaching-learning teams come together each day to learn from each other, co-plan and explore teaching-learning practices. For instance, recently one of the LPCs explored the idea: using storybooks not just for exploring languages but as powerful tools to make ALL subjects more engaging and SEL-aligned.Imagine a math class where empathy and curiosity are sparked through a relatable story, or a science lesson where resilience and teamwork are woven into the narrative. By intentionally selecting and incorporating storybooks, we aim to nurture not just academic growth but also emotional wellbeing, collaboration, and creative thinking in our students. In another LPC, we explored how to design and facilitate free-play in all grades. How would you design peer learning communities in your schools? Let us know in the comments. #socialemotionallearning #sel #education #mentalhealth #wellbeing #centeringstudents #apnishala #buildingskillsforlife #mumbai #maharashtra #india
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Such warm stories from our classrooms!
What do you think, who belongs to your family circle? Before reading further, take a moment to imagine those people… I visited Vanisha didi's class to observe the activity. "Aapke family mein jo bhi log aate hain, unko draw karo," Vanisha didi said. One student shared, "Didi, dekho, maine papa ko draw kiya hai!" Another chimed in, "Didi, maine apne dog ko draw kiya hai, wo bhi toh hamare family ka hissa hai." another student said, "Didi, maine watchman uncle ko banaya hai. Wo roz mujhe 'Hi' bolte hain aur mujhse baatein karte hain!" I realized that relationships are built through simple gestures like saying "Hi" and asking how their day was. When we consistently do this, it shows how our bonds grow stronger every day. After hearing from them, I understood the importance of interacting with everyone around us and how beautifully they create a bond with you. #beamentalhealthambassador #mentalhealthambassdorscampaign #mha #mha5 #mannhithmeinjaari #socialemotionallearning #sel #education #mentalhealth #wellbeing #centeringstudents #apnishala #buildingskillsforlife #mumbai #maharashtra #india #GlobalVolunteerDay #Volunteers Apni Shala
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Facilitating is part of everything we do! <3
I can never fully describe in words what joy it is to be back into classrooms to teach. This morning, I taught an introductory Geography lesson on energy resources to our 6th graders. The fun of planning a lesson, reading background text, going over it a few times to see if it makes sense, identifying opportunities to map academic goals of the lesson to social-emotional development, getting all the materials ready, discussing it with your reviewer, and finally facilitating the space... What a gift these young people offered this morning as they shared their existing understanding of energy, laughed and sang together, asked questions, helped each other decode the concept. Thank you, Sandhya, for helping me prepare for it and conversations that followed. Loved your insights into what was useful and could be done differently to support students' learning better. 💛 #education #geography #schools #mumbaischools #students #teaching Apni Shala Sangeeta Zombade Priyanka Shrivastav
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Be our Mental Health Ambassador! Join our Mental Health Ambassador Campaign and make a real difference! 💙 ✅ Support students to prioritize their well-being. ✅ Break the stigma around mental health. ✅ Gain leadership, advocacy, and communication skills. ✅ Build meaningful connections and inspire positive change. Dedicate just 4-6 hours a week for the next 5 months to build a relationship of empathy, support, and awareness. Together, we can transform lives and build a brighter, healthier future! 👉 Ready to make an impact? Volunteer today and be the change-maker students need! Sign up now : https://bit.ly/mha2025 हमारे मेंटल हेल्थ एंबेसडर बनें! हमारे मेंटल हेल्थ एंबेसडर कैंपेन से जुड़ें और वास्तविक बदलाव लाएं! 💙 ✅ स्टूडेंट्स को उनकी वेल्बीइंग को प्राथमिकता देने में सहायता करें। ✅ मानसिक स्वास्थ्य को लेकर बनी धारणाओं को तोड़ें। ✅ नेतृत्व, वकालत और संवाद कौशल विकसित करें। ✅ सार्थक संबंध बनाएं और सकारात्मक बदलाव के लिए प्रेरित करें। अगले 5 महीनों के लिए हर हफ्ते केवल 4-6 घंटे समर्पित करें, सहानुभूति, समर्थन और जागरूकता का रिश्ता बनाने के लिए। साथ मिलकर, हम जीवन बदल सकते हैं और एक उज्जवल, स्वस्थ भविष्य बना सकते हैं! 👉 असरदार बदलाव के लिए तैयार हैं? आज ही वॉलंटियर बनें और वेल्बीइंग के लिए बदलाव के वाहक बनें! अभी साइन अप करें: https://bit.ly/mha2025 Yeh hai sabke #mannhithmeinjaari! #beamentalhealthambassador #mentalhealthambassdorscampaign #mha #mha5 #mannhithmeinjaari #socialemotionallearning #sel #education #mentalhealth #wellbeing #centeringstudents #apnishala #buildingskillsforlife #mumbai #maharashtra #india Oberoi International School BITSoM - BITS School of Management Bonojyotsna Ghatak Sidhant Bishnoi Swagatika Dash Simran Javeri Sourish Dewani Tanishq Mengi Pooja Badekar
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In this #ClassroomConversation, our facilitator Lalita didi asked the 6th grade students, “Aapne aapke classroom se kya sikha hai?” Comment down and let us know, “What have you learned from your classroom?” #classroomconversation #socialemotionallearning #sel #education #mentalhealth #wellbeing #centeringstudents #apnishala #buildingskillsforlife #mumbai #maharashtra #india Sangeeta Zombade Sandhya Singh Priyanka Shrivastav
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माला और पारुल ने शेयर किया कि स्वास्थ्य और स्वच्छता को बनाए रखना सामूहिक प्रयास से संभव होता है। स्कूल, स्टूडेंट्स, और केयरगिवर का समन्वय स्वच्छता आदतों को विकसित करने में मदद करता है। स्कूल में स्वच्छता के नियम, नियमित सफाई, और सामूहिक भागीदारी स्टूडेंट्स की सामाजिक-भावनात्मक शिक्षा और समग्र विकास में योगदान करते हैं। यह जानने के लिए कि हम यह कैसे करते हैं, हमारी टीम के सदस्यों, माला और पारुल द्वारा लिखा गया हमारा नवीनतम प्रैक्टिस-इन्फॉर्म्ड आर्टिकल पढ़ें। पढ़ते रहिये - https://lnkd.in/dAhnW_nw Mala and Parul shared that maintaining health and hygiene is possible through collective efforts. Coordination among schools, students, and caregivers helps develop hygiene habits. Hygiene rules in schools, regular cleaning, and collective participation contribute significantly to students' social-emotional learning and holistic development. To know more about how we do this, here’s our latest practice-informed article by our team members, Mala & Parul. #practicebasedresources #apnishalablog #wordpressblog #wordpress #socialemotionallearning #sel #education #mentalhealth #wellbeing #centeringstudents #apnishala #buildingskillsforlife #mumbai #maharashtra #india Sangeeta Zombade Priyanka Shrivastav Sandhya Singh