Sapna Yadav

Sociologist | Researcher | Child Rights Advocate
Delhi University | JNU | DSE |
KSCF | Mother of Two |
Working for a compassionate society through Education.

[Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion @smgc_official]

In a small Bal Mitra Gram village in Maharashtra, children launched 'Udaan' — an initiative born from their desire for self-defense training. While the local school offered basic education, opportunities for extracurricular activities were missing.

At a Bal Panchayat meeting, the children voiced their wish to learn karate. The Bal Sarpanch, Upsarpanch and other child leaders agreed — self-defense was key, especially for girls.

And they didn’t wait. They drafted letters to the village Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat, and the School Committee, and followed up relentlessly.
Their determination inspired the entire village. Soon, their voices sparked action. Karate classes began in the village.

On day one, girls in crisp uniforms stood tall — strong, proud and armed with confidence. The entire village and our #CompassionHeroes, the Bal Panchayat members, gathered to applaud them.

When children are heard, change is unstoppable.

@KSCFIndia

[Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion @smgc_official]

सिर्फ़ 2 महीने हुए हैं 'Diyasalai' — हमारे संस्थापक Kailash Satyarthi की आत्मकथा — के लॉन्च को, और इसे पाठकों का भरपूर प्यार और सराहना मिली है।
पहला संस्करण देखते ही देखते बिक गया, और अब दूसरा संस्करण आ चुका है!
अगर आपने अभी तक 'Diyasalai' नहीं पढ़ी है, तो अब ऑर्डर करने का सही वक़्त है।
और साथ ही देखें @VistaarNews के साथ विशेष साक्षात्कार, जिसमें सत्यार्थी जी साझा कर रहे हैं कि उन्होंने इस किताब का नाम 'Diyasalai' क्यों रखा।

[Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion @smgc_official]

In Kardelwadi, a small village in Maharashtra, chemical factories and costly market fertilisers were draining both the land and the farmers’ pockets. But the women of the local Mahila Mandal were not ready to sit back and watch.
They learned how to make Jivamrit — a natural, chemical-free fertiliser — through a local training, pooled their savings, and started production.
And in just two months of launch of Jivamrit, they’ve reached over 200 farmers, many of them women. “Last year, we lost a lot of produce. But since using Jivamrit, the quality of fruits and vegetables has improved so much. Women are now earning up to Rs 50,000 per month from their farms,” shares Ashvini Kishor Kardile, a member of the Mahila Mandal.
Their collective is now officially registered as Ratnaprabha, and they’re ready to take this movement further — scaling their work with government support and helping more farmers shift to safer, sustainable practices.
This is what grassroots innovation, and mindful problem solving looks like. These women are our #CompassionHeroes.

[Kailash Satyarthi @k_satyarthi]

Compassion lies at the heart of global citizenship. In a world that is increasingly interconnected, we must globalise compassion—not just as a passive feeling, but as an active, transformative force of change. My address at the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2025 Conference of University Leaders.
@apaieofficial @JindalGlobalUNI

[Asmita Satyarthi @as_satyarthi]

Today, while speaking with our state teams, a colleague asked me: What’s the link between compassion and justice?
After a meaningful discussion, we arrived at this: Compassion is the force born from the deepest connection with others’ suffering which drives the fight for justice.

[LOK BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU @lokbhavan_tn]

Thiru Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Laureate, called on Governor Thiru R.N. Ravi at Raj Bhavan. They had an insightful exchange on a wide range of issues.

[Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion @smgc_official]

The wait is over and Diyasalai is out! @k_satyarthi's autobiography is more than just his life journey— it’s the echo of countless voices, their dreams and struggles, woven together through his relentless fight for their freedom. #KailashSatyarthi @JaipurLitFest @RajkamalBooks

[Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion @smgc_official]

All set for the historic launch of #Diyasalai, autobiography of @k_satyarthi! Stay tuned for all updates. #KailashSatyarthi
@JaipurLitFest
@RajkamalBooks

[Sapna Yadav @YdvSapna]

कुछ कहानियाँ बदलाव की चिंगारी जगाती हैं, और **'दियासलाई'** उन्हीं में से एक है। पढ़ें, सोचें और प्रेरित हों! #कैलाशसत्यार्थी

[Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion @smgc_official]

"The idea behind Diyasalai is deeply personal. I grew up in a home without electricity, relying on lanterns for light. A matchstick has the power to ignite countless candles & lamps. But it must be willing to burn itself." - @k_satyarthi https://t.co/lwYrbDy5yZ #KailashSatyarthi

[Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion @smgc_official]

यह हम सभी भारतीयों के लिए अत्यंत गर्व का विषय है कि नोबेल शांति पुरस्कार से सम्मानित @k_satyarthi ने अपनी आत्मकथा हिंदी में लिखी है। यह हिंदी साहित्य के इतिहास में एक अनूठा और अभूतपूर्व अध्याय है। @JaipurLitFest @RajkamalBooks

[Kailash Satyarthi @k_satyarthi]

कल 30 जनवरी को जयपुर लिट् फेस्टिवल में मैं अपनी आत्मकथा आपको समर्पित करने वाला हूँ।सफलता-असफलता, कमजोरी-मजबूती और आशा -निराशा से भरी इस संघर्ष गाथा का शीर्षक 'दियासलाई' है। मैंने इसे हिंदी में लिखा है, क्योंकि मैं अपनी मातृभाषा में ही सोचता हूँ और अपनी सबसे गहरी अनुभूतियों को उसी में व्यक्त करता हूँ।
मुझे आशा है कि एक साधारण परिवार जन्मे और पले-बड़े आदमी के जीवन संघर्ष से आप को थोड़ी-बहुत प्रेरणा जरूर मिलेगी।
@JaipurLitFest @RajkamalBooks

[Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion @smgc_official]

चलो हम भी एक क्लासरूम की दीवार खड़ी करें जहा से लाखों बच्चों के सपने हक़ीक़त में बदल सके।
@k_satyarthi

[Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion @smgc_official]

Join us on the #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour as we celebrate progress & continue the fight against child labor and slavery. Let's envision a future where every child can learn, play, and grow in a safe space. #EndChildLabour

[Kailash Satyarthi @k_satyarthi]

Today, on #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour, my colleagues at @BBAIndia in collaboration with the @NCPCR_, rescued 74 children from four hosiery factories in Ludhiana. Child labour remains a harsh reality for many of our children and we must act with a sense of urgency to eradicate this crime.

[Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion @smgc_official]

Hundreds of youth leaders across the country are joining today to celebrate #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour. Join us #Live to hear powerful, transformative stories of children who fought against all odds to become youth leaders championing change in their communities.

[Kailash Satyarthi @k_satyarthi]

Even as we celebrate #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour today, what strikes a jarring note is that we have failed our children. Though the Sustainable Development Goals were rolled out in 2016, child labour has increased from 152 million to 160 million. The international community cannot fulfill its commitment to eradicate child labour by 2025 until we are honest for our children. We understand the problems and we have also experienced how to solve them. What is urgently required is appropriate funding, education, social protection, and law enforcement measures.

[Sumedha Kailash @sumedhakailash]

"This book is a testament to the courage of the human spirit and the power of compassion".
@k_satyarthi
@smgc_official @htTweets @KSCFIndia
@BBAIndia https://t.co/nIlYMBncj7

[Kailash Satyarthi @k_satyarthi]

Compassion is not a soft emotion instead it has tremendous power of social transformation to attain freedom, equity, inclusion and justice. It has been the driving force in my fight against child slavery. Following is the @htTweets interview by @cjmitra on my latest book - 'Why didn't You Come Sooner?’published by Speaking Tiger.

[Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion @smgc_official]

Exciting news from our #चुने_उन्हें_जो_बच्चों_की_सुने Campaign 2024!

Shoutout to the children for presenting their Charter of Demands to candidates ahead of #LokSabhaElections2024
We're amplifying their voices in political manifestos. Join us to empower youth in decision-making