2023
2023
Strengthening Leadership in Kolar:
Rural Roots of Change
Strengthening Leadership in Kolar:
Rural Roots of Change
The Strengthening Leadership in Kolar initiative by The Suniti Solomon Foundation, in partnership with Global Health Action and MYRADA, nurtures leadership at the grassroots.
From ASHA workers to adolescent artists, the project identifies and builds local changemakers who amplify community voices, drive health awareness, and inspire social transformation.
By equipping individuals with skills, knowledge, and confidence, we strengthen community-led action and foster a sustainable culture of leadership in rural Kolar.
The Strengthening Leadership in Kolar initiative by The Suniti Solomon Foundation, in partnership with Global Health Action and MYRADA, nurtures leadership at the grassroots.
From ASHA workers to adolescent artists, the project identifies and builds local changemakers who amplify community voices, drive health awareness, and inspire social transformation.
By equipping individuals with skills, knowledge, and confidence, we strengthen community-led action and foster a sustainable culture of leadership in rural Kolar.
How We Do It
To cultivate local changemakers and strengthen community voices, our programs follow a holistic approach built on leadership, creativity, and grassroots empowerment.
To cultivate local changemakers and strengthen community voices, our programs follow a holistic approach built on leadership, creativity, and grassroots empowerment.
Building Grassroots Leaders
Building Grassroots Leaders
Building Grassroots Leaders
Empower ASHA workers and local youth to take active roles in community health and social initiatives.
Empower ASHA workers and local youth to take active roles in community health and social initiatives.
Empower ASHA workers and local youth to take active roles in community health and social initiatives.
Youth Engagement through Arts
Youth Engagement through Arts
Youth Engagement through Arts
Train adolescent artists to express issues, raise awareness, and influence peers creatively.
Train adolescent artists to express issues, raise awareness, and influence peers creatively.
Train adolescent artists to express issues, raise awareness, and influence peers creatively.
Skill Development & Capacity Building
Skill Development & Capacity Building
Skill Development & Capacity Building
Equip participants with leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills for lasting impact.
Equip participants with leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills for lasting impact.
Equip participants with leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills for lasting impact.
Community-Led Change
Community-Led Change
Community-Led Change
Encourage local leaders to amplify voices, foster dialogue, and drive solutions tailored to rural Kolar’s needs.
Encourage local leaders to amplify voices, foster dialogue, and drive solutions tailored to rural Kolar’s needs.
Encourage local leaders to amplify voices, foster dialogue, and drive solutions tailored to rural Kolar’s needs.
What We Stand For?
Voices of Impact
Being trained as a facilitator has given me the confidence to lead health sessions in my village.
ASHA Worker
- Ramesh
through art and performance, I can now speak up about issues that matter to our youth and community.
Adolescent Artist
- Anita
I never imagined my voice could make a difference, but now I help others take charge of their health.
Community Member
- Lakshmi
The radio programs helped us reach far beyond our village — people are listening and taking action.
Project Volunteer
- Suresh
