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Ananya Panday launches kindness curriculum to teach children empathy through art
Actor and Ananya Panday is expanding her commitment to creating a more compassionate world, both online and offline, through the launch of a powerful new initiative. Her platform, So Positive, in collaboration with the NGO Slam Out Loud, has introduced a Kindness Curriculum designed to bring emotional learning into classrooms across in art-based learning, the curriculum helps children understand and practice empathy, compassion, and kindness from a young age. Using storytelling, poetry, and visual arts, the modules turn emotional growth into a creative and engaging makes this program even more unique is that the 'Student of The Year 2' actor herself teaches all six modules. She narrates each one and personally guides students through the activities, weaving in her own experiences to make the lessons more relatable and impactful. A source close to the actor further shared that the program is being rolled out in multiple cities across states like Delhi, Maharashtra, Bengaluru, and Punjab through Slam Out Loud's Jijivisha Fellowship and Arts for All Program. It is targeted at children aged nine to 15 years and is completely free of cost. Through the fellowship, the curriculum aims to reach around 24 schools in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. Speaking about the initiative, the actor exclusively told India Today that this has been something she has been wanting to do for a really long time: 'For me, kindness shows up in the little things: being present, checking in, just putting good energy out there. It makes the world feel a little softer, a little safer. That's why launching the Kindness Curriculum means so much to me. It's more than just teaching values; it's about helping raise a generation that grows up in a world that feels safe and kind. Through art, poetry, and creativity, we want them to know that kindness — to themselves and others — is their biggest superpower.'The 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan' actor shared that kindness has always been a driving force behind her work, and she believes it should not just be spoken about, but also practiced daily. "I truly feel that if we can instill kindness in kids from a young age, it becomes second nature to them as they grow up. That's why this program is so close to my heart. With everything going on in the world, I feel an even stronger need to help build a generation that's more empathetic, emotionally aware, and simply, kind,' Panday under the program, it will also reach three lakh students across Punjab and be implemented in four districts of Maharashtra: Thane, Nagpur, Nashik, and Amravati. To ensure broader access, the entire curriculum will also be available for free on So Positive's YouTube channel starting Friday, July 25, making it accessible to parents, educators, and schools across the globe. The team is also working towards integrating the curriculum into the Government of India's DIKSHA a world where children are navigating increasingly complex emotional and digital landscapes, Panday, through her Kindness Curriculum plans to offer a timely and powerful tool for raising a generation that leads with empathy.- EndsMust Watch
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Ananya Panday Champions Kindness in Classrooms Across India with New Social Emotional Curriculum Initiative
The initiative comes at a time when social-emotional learning is being recognized globally as an essential tool for the holistic development of children read more Actress and youth icon Ananya Panday is taking her commitment to creating a more compassionate digital and real-world space a step further. Her initiative So Positive, in partnership with the inspiring NGO Slam Out Loud, has launched a powerful new Kindness Curriculum designed for schools across India. Rooted in art-based learning, the Kindness Curriculum is a unique program that encourages children to understand and practice empathy, compassion, and kindness from an early age. Through storytelling, poetry, and visual arts, the curriculum turns emotional learning into an engaging and creative experience. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ananya Panday steps into the unique role of guiding children through modules that blend her own personal journey with universally resonant lessons. By sharing her experiences and voice, she's helping make kindness not just a value, but a life skill. The curriculum will be distributed and practised in schools through Slam Out Loud's Jijivisha Fellowship and Arts for All Program in cities across India. Over 2.5 lakh children will benefit from this curriculum through various programs. It's also available on So Positive's YouTube channel, making it accessible to parents and educators globally. The team is currently working towards making it available on the Government's DIKSHA Portal as well. Ananya said, 'Kindness has always been at the heart of everything we do at So Positive. It's something I deeply believe in—not just as an idea, but as a way of life. I truly feel that if we can instil kindness in kids from a young age, it becomes second nature to them as they grow up. That's why the Kindness Curriculum is so close to my heart. With everything going on in the world, I feel an even stronger need to help build a generation that's more empathetic, emotionally aware, and simply… kind.' The initiative comes at a time when social-emotional learning is being recognized globally as an essential tool for the holistic development of children. In a world where children are growing up amidst complex emotional and digital challenges, the Kindness Curriculum offers a powerful foundation for raising a generation that leads with kindness. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
