About
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INITIATIVE FOR SOCIAL AWARENESS AND RESEARCH TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOUNDATION (ISARA) aims to uplift the living conditions of the population and the community at large through rights-based approaches. The focus areas of ISARA are capacity building in livelihood, skill development, health and education, rights, documentation, and other community development initiatives for Community-Based Organisations.
What We Are
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Consultation
We engage with communities and stakeholders to better understand their challenges and aspirations, ensuring that our interventions are relevant and impactful.
Training
Our programs are designed to empower individuals and organizations through skill development, capacity building, and knowledge sharing, enabling them to better serve their communities.
Sensitization
We strive to raise awareness about social issues, encouraging empathy and understanding among diverse groups to foster a more inclusive society.
Research
Our commitment to evidence-based practice drives us to conduct thorough research and analysis, informing our strategies and enhancing our effectiveness.
Study
We undertake in-depth studies to explore the complexities of social issues, providing a solid foundation for informed policy-making and program design.
Monitoring and Evaluation
We prioritize accountability and continuous improvement by closely monitoring our initiatives and evaluating their outcomes, ensuring that we remain responsive to the needs of those we serve.
Major Activities
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Training & Development for
Teachers
Child Psychology & Growth
Metrics
Organizational Capacity
Building
Holistic School
Development
Montessori Teachers
Training
Health Awareness
Campaigns
Emergency Response
Training
School Water and Sanitation Training & Activities
Life Skill Training
for Youths
Career
Counseling
The Journey of ISARA
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Education Strengthening
⦿ Quality improvement and operational restructuring of Sister Nivedita School (RRR Initiative – Dakshineswar).
⦿ Structured teacher training on Early Childhood Care, Teaching Methodologies, and Child Rights.
⦿ Montessori alignment and curriculum enhancement initiatives.
⦿ Development of school systems including monitoring, student tracking, and governance strengthening.
⦿ 50+ teachers trained to improve classroom practices.
Child & Youth Development
⦿ 400 school children trained on WASH and hygiene practices.
⦿ 140 youth supported through Life Skill Training programmes.
⦿ 1000 youth reached through online sessions on entrepreneurship, employability, and career readiness.
Health & Community Well-being
⦿ Health awareness and parent sensitization initiatives under school development efforts.
⦿ Nutrition support provided to 200 families during COVID.
⦿ Health and emergency preparedness strengthening within school systems (RRR project framework).
Emergency Response & Relief
⦿ 600 families supported with safe drinking water during Cyclone Amphan.
⦿ 300 families supported during disaster relief efforts.
⦿ Oxygen and critical care support extended during COVID.
Institutional Strengthening
⦿ Consultation support to CBOs and NGOs on policy development, annual reporting, programme planning, and fundraising.
⦿ Development of monitoring tools and structured evaluation systems.
Holistic Impact
⦿ Through integrated interventions across education, health, livelihood, and institutional capacity building, ISARA strengthens grassroots institutions, improves learning environments for children, enhances employability and life skills among youth, supports families during crises, and builds sustainable and accountable community systems.
Impactful Associations
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