"Resilience Begins With Care.
Growth Starts With Love."
A Compassionate future for lifelong strength.
OUR GUIDING FRAMEWORK
At the heart of Guiding Dreams lies a commitment to Positive Peace, inspired by Johan Galtung's framework. " Peace equals ability to handle conflict, with empathy, nonviolence, and creativity."
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to help children from vulnerable backgrounds grow emotionally resilient and thrive in safe, nurturing environments. We work closely with schools, parents, and communities to build emotional strength, and create safe spaces where children can flourish.
-WHAT WE DO AT GUIDING DREAMS-
RESILIENCE BUILDING
We equip children with the skills they need to face challenges with courage and confidence. Through non-cognitive skills training, we help children develop self-control, perseverance, and emotional regulation.
CREATING SAFE SPACES
We work with schools, families, and communities to ensure that every child has a safe and supportive environment to grow. We develop innovations and implement proven, evidence-based interventions, tailored to the specific needs of the community.
PEACEBUILDING
Peacebuilding is the cornerstone of our long-term vision. We focus on building a network of cross-sectoral collaborations with a shared commitment to ensuring that every child grows up in a peaceful and supportive environment.
-Our Journey-
“From Idea To A Movement”
The Spark : UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab (2022)
Arnab Barua, our founder, was selected for the UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab, where he collaborated with experts to design impact-driven solutions for mental well-being. This experience shaped the foundation of Guiding Dreams, connecting innovation with real-world implementation.
Leadership Coach: Shruthi Vijayakumar
Shruthi met Arnab at the UNLEASH Innovation Lab 2022, where she was a Lead Facilitator supporting his team. Since then, she has guided his journey to serve and support vulnerable children in Assam, India.
Valentina Ghatak Joins as Co-Founder
Arnab’s journey inspired her to take action, and soon, Valentina Ghatak joined as Co-Founder. With her background in on-ground education research, she took the lead in piloting behavioral interventions in schools, working closely with teachers and students.
Laying the Foundation: U-Lab 2X Selection, MIT Precensing Institutes
Guiding Dreams was selected by U-School as part of the U-Lab 2X Group—a platform focused on systems innovation and deep listening methodologies. This gave us the framework to test and refine interventions systematically.
Seed Funding & Strategic Guidance: Dr. Nachiket Mor
Dr. Nachiket Mor, a leading public health expert, became our founding champion, providing the first seed funding to kickstart our work. His mentorship helped shape our approach to integrating behavioral science into school systems.
The Circle India’s Micro Innovation Grant
As our work progressed, we developed the Classroom Harmony Toolkit, a structured teacher resource to help implement behavioral strategies effectively. The Circle India recognized this innovation and awarded us the Micro Innovation Grant, allowing us to develop, refine, and scale the toolkit for wider use.
-OUR TEAM & PARTNERS-
-Mentors & Champions-
Shruthi Vijayakumar
Sustainability & Leadership Coach
Dr. Nachiket Mor
Founding Champion
Iti Bhargava
Research & Innovation Advisor
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