By Manali Kandhway (President of Enactus LSR)
Mental Health, termed as the “new Global Pandemic”, often finds professional help inaccessible, due to the high price associated with it.
With the world mulling over a “cure”, enters “Project Ruhani”, under the aegis of Enactus, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, a zealous team of 20 girls, to turn the tables over. Enactus is a Social entrepreneurship society and an International non-profit organization working in more than 1710 universities spread across 36 countries. It is a community of students, academic and business leaders committed to using entrepreneurial action for transforming lives.
Project Ruhani came into existence with the prime objective of making mental health accessible, affordable and inclusive for all. The project brought therapy to your doorstep. The team introduced the novel idea of creating empathetic and supportive communities with group therapy through technology.
The need of this initiative rose multi fold, as the world crumbled down under the weight of Covid-19. To cope with feelings of loneliness, isolation and apprehension, the team linked therapists to people through online video conferencing. With help available just a click away, it has resulted in a remarkable participation. An extensive range of themes are covered during group therapy, demonstrating how to cope with mental distress during such trying and turbulent times. This was expanded to include alternative therapies like art, music and dance, through workshops such as “Mandala Art”, “Sound Healing”, “De- Stress with Dance Movement”, etc. The Project took pride in hosting sessions for the LGBTQ+ community as well.
Ruhani also collaborated with ‘Haiyya’, to further the idea of the “Resilience Circle”.
With the aim of purpose of creating emotional bonding and a sense of togetherness, there is a group of 8-9 people who connect together at a safe space for venting out their pent up emotions to a group of completely unknown individuals, sans any fear of judgement, or any other dire consequence.
Project Ruhani found it’s place in the ‘Top 5 Best Ideas’ in the Impact Competition hosted by Enactus.
An annual series of regional and national competitions showcases Enactus teams’ impact, evaluated by global business leaders. National champion teams advance to the prestigious Enactus World Cup. Ruhani is set to take plunge into the Nationals in July.
Project Ruhani has been able to create an unprecedented and intricate network of care, that indeed goes beyond anyone’s expectation and imagination. What came along with that were countless smiles, blossoming bonds, touching tales, and more importantly, hearts reaching out to each other. What these passionate girls receive in return is the greatest gift they could ask for- Gratitude.
For more details on Project Ruhani, you can go to the Instagram account- @projectruhani
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