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Labhya is a visionary nonprofit which has pioneered the well-being movement in India.
Labhya currently impacts 2.4 million vulnerable children enabling them to tackle poverty and become effective learners through well-being programs. Co-founded by three driven learners, Labhya believes that change is within reach
Last week, we asked you a simple question: “What were you told as a child struggling to focus in class?”
And most of you answered: “Nobody really asked me.”
The truth is, for many of us growing up, the systems to support children emotionally simply did not exist in the ways they should have. At Labhya, we are working to address this gap alongside our government partners.
Today, 2.4 million children experience a daily wellbeing class, which helps them feel calm, focus and learn better.
To learn more about these programs, visit: https://www.labhya.org/program
29/04/2026
“Children should not have to be lucky to be supported.” - Raquel Mata
Last week at the Skoll World Forum, Labhya and Fonds d'Innovation pour le Développement co-hosted a Marmalade session to share findings from the world’s largest randomized controlled trial on children’s wellbeing!
The conversation opened with an inspiring keynote by Raquel Mata from Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Impact Fund!
Our CEO, Richa, then shared findings from the two-year RCT in public schools, which shows evidence on how wellbeing unlocks learning!
An enriching panel discussion followed, with Dr. Kevin Carney (Principal Investigator), Juliette Seban (Executive Director, FID), and Richa, thoughtfully moderated by Amina Zakhnouf. The conversation highlighted what these findings mean for policy, philanthropy, and practice.
We are deeply grateful to the FID team for being our anchor partner and graciously supporting the study from the very beginning! This study would not have been possible without your support!
A huge shoutout to Barbara, Laetitia, and Arthur from the FID team! Special thanks to Dr. Avi (Principal Investigator) who couldn’t join us in person!
Deepest gratitude to our champions and everyone in the room who continue to invest in children’s wellbeing!
Read more about the findings on our website: https://www.labhya.org/impact
20/04/2026
What did we find from the world’s largest study on children’s wellbeing?
At the Skoll World Forum, Labhya and the Fonds d'Innovation pour le Développement will be co-hosting a Marmalade event to share these findings and reflect on what they mean for policy, philanthropy, and practice.
Over two years, in partnership with state government systems and J-PAL, this randomized controlled trial tested what happens when a daily wellbeing class is integrated into public schools.
The findings challenge a fundamental assumption:Wellbeing is not peripheral to learning. It is foundational to it.
If you are in Oxford, we would love to have you join the conversation!
Date: 23 April | 9:30–11:00 AM
Location: The Story Museum Woodshed Theatre, Oxford
Event details: https://luma.com/g74qwull?locale=en-IN
How do you usually start your mornings?
In our classrooms, some mornings, our children begin their school day with mindful listening. They learn to listen, breathe, and notice the space around them.
When children feel regulated and relaxed, they are able to think and focus better. This makes learning easier.
To know more about our work, visit our website!
13/03/2026
The future of economies depends on the wellbeing of today’s children!
This was the heart of our conversation at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Our CEO, Richa Gupta, joined global mental health leaders to explore a critical question:
How can we protect and strengthen children’s mental health at scale?
If we want resilient economies and thriving societies, we must invest in the wellbeing of the children who will one day lead them!
We are grateful to The Real Summit for bringing together leaders reimagining the future of mental health innovation.
Marija Manojlovic | Giovanni Salum | Todd Khozein | Dr. Ann DeSollar
10/03/2026
We are hiring an Operations Lead in Gujarat!
If you are excited about working closely with governments, building strong state teams and systems, and driving meaningful change for children at scale, this role might be for you!
Apply here: https://www.careers-page.com/labhya-foundation-2/job/L3XR9X5W/apply
To know more about our work, visit our website: www.labhya.org
05/03/2026
Labhya & FID - une semaine merveilleuse à Paris!
Recently, we had the privilege of spending an incredible week in Paris with our partners at the Fonds d'Innovation pour le Développement.
We began the week with a glimpse of our wellbeing classroom! For a few minutes, the entire FID team became children again with mindful reflection and shared laughter!!
Across the week, Labhya & the FID team met with global leaders and key stakeholders across multilateral organizations to share early findings from the RCT. We carried insights from our classrooms into conversations that shape global policy.
We are deeply grateful to FID for their continued partnership, for their rigour, generosity, and belief in evidence-led scale.
We return home energised and ready for what lies ahead!
P.S. Thank you to Bizyheart Studio for the beautiful clay kits we painted during the week! What a lovely reminder that sometimes the best conversations happen when your hands are covered in colours!
02/03/2026
What happens when Social Emotional Learning is practised every day through wellbeing classes?
Through daily wellbeing classes, children learn to name their feelings and respond with awareness.
Over time, these small moments shape curious, resilient learners.
This journal offers a glimpse into our children’s lives!
Take a peek inside!
27/02/2026
Before we had words, we had cartoons!
As children, we didn’t always grow up with the tools to name our emotions or express them.
At a recent team gathering, we realised that for many of us at Labhya, cartoons were more than entertainment while growing up. They helped us slow down, feel brave and imagine freely.
Today, as adults working on children’s wellbeing, we often reflect on how early feelings of safety and belonging begin. And how important it is to create spaces where children can express themselves in ways many of us couldn’t.
To learn more about our work, visit: www.labhya.org
Meanwhile, we would love to hear from you - what was your favourite cartoon as a child?
Tell us in the comments below!
Every morning across India, teachers begin the day with a deep, mindful breath!
They facilitate daily wellbeing classes for children to enable a safe and kind learning space!
With the right training and continued support, teachers become steady anchors in our children’s lives.
To every teacher showing up for children, day after day, thank you!
To know more about our work, visit: https://www.labhya.org/
24/11/2025
We are overjoyed to share that the Labhya Annual Report just won the Anthem Award!
Selected from over 2,000 submissions across 42 countries, this global honor belongs entirely to our children! Our Annual Report carries their voices and dreams!
We are deeply grateful to the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences for recognizing this work. And we dedicate this award to our champions, our incredible team and our beloved children!
May their voices continue to inspire action and build a global movement for children’s wellbeing!
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