About Us
The Social Changemakers and Innovators (SOCHAI) is an award-winning, youth-led nonprofit founded in 2017. Driven by young women leaders, SOCHAI is dedicated to improving health, nutrition, and the socio-economic well-being of communities, particularly women, children, and girls, through education, innovation, and entrepreneurship at the grassroots level.
We believe that access to simple, affordable health and nutrition solutions can prevent the devastating consequences of malnutrition and poor health. Guided by this mission, SOCHAI engages communities through youth-led, locally partnered programs that contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals: 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 4 (Quality Education), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
Our pioneering approach includes the Volunteers Program (V-Program) and impactful, low-tech wearable tools like Nutribeads, the Redcycle Bracelet, and the Anti-Anemia Bracelet – initiatives recognized by global organizations such as UNICEF, the Gates Foundation, UNESCO, CNBC and BBC. Together, we’re fostering sustainable change for a healthier future.
Our Mission
To support women, children and girls reach their full potential in life by improving their intergenerational well-being through community engagement and youth leadership.
Making Zero Hunger a reality by 2030
We are passionately committed to the vision of achieving zero hunger and malnutrition by 2030. We firmly believe in the transformative power of youth and adolescents as innovators and change-makers of the present and not just the future. With our energy, innovative thinking, and unwavering determination, we are dedicated to capacitating a generation that not only dreams of a hunger-free world but actively works towards making that dream a reality. Join us in our movement in shaping a future where the power of youth-driven collective action creates lasting impact.
Our Award Winning Innovations
Nutribeads (Nutrition) bracelet
Nutribeads bracelets helps mothers and care givers learn about appropriate method of feeding a child in the first two years of life
Redcycle (Menstruation) Bracelet
Redcycle bracelet helps in understanding, tracking & communicating information on monthly menstrual cycle in a fun and interactive way
Iron Folic Acid (Anti Anemia) Bracelet
Iron Folic Acid bracelet helps in learning and promoting weekly supplementation of iron folic acid among adolescents for anemia prevention
Our Reach & Engagement
Youth Volunteers (V-Program)
Annual recruitment, capacity building & community mobilization of youth & adolescents for health, nutrition, food security, climate, agriculture & SRHR
Advocacy, Engagement & Research
Lead digital advocacy campaigns, and engage in policy advocacy spaces based on evidence generated through study and research
Pregnant & Lactating Mothers
Health center focused individual/group counseling and community awareness programs for pregnant and lactating (golden 1000 days) mothers
Skills Programs
Knowledge & skill development on nutrition, health, entrepreneurship, agriculture for women, community groups & organizations
Adolescents and Children
School and out-of-school adolescents, children focused health & nutrition bootcamp followed by a multi-scectoral engagement platform called "Poshan Mela" (Nutrition Exhibition)
Emergency response
Emergency distribution of relief packages, on-site nutrition assessment, mass awareness and digital engagement targeting the most vulnerable
Support Our Cause
Sponsor a Program
Support in capacitating youth and adolescents by sponsoring our community programs. Your small contribution will make a huge difference.
Gift our Bracelets
Help women & girls in marginalized communities by gifting them our innovative wearable education bracelets and counseling services.
Donate
Give a gift of a healthy future to a pregnant and lactating mother and child through nutrition promotion. All donations go directly to the cause.
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