@SILFIndia CEO Mr @GaurabSen addressed the gathering at the Mahatma Award (IIC, New Delhi) on "The role of corporations & NGOs in achieving SDGs in India." 🏛️🌱
He also joined distinguished dignitaries to officially launch the CSR GOOD BOOK 2026! 📘✨
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“Hope, dignity and new beginnings in Jodhpur.”
Under the S-ILF Samvaad initiative, the @SILFIndia CEO Mr @GaurabSen, visited the Gandhi Kusht Ashram in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, where the residents warmly welcomed him. He interacted closely with community members, with a special focus on women’s empowerment and their leadership in the colony.
During the visit, ulcer care kits, crutches and wheelchairs were distributed to residents, followed by a vibrant colony interaction in which women participated in large numbers. The discussions centred on children’s education, small livelihood start-ups and strengthening the future of families in the colony.
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#RestoringDignity #KnowLeprosyForNoLeprosy #LetsTalkLeprosy #HumanitarianAid #UlcerCare #Crutches #Leprosy #EndStigma #EndDiscrmination #Rajasthan #SDG3 #SDG8 #SDG1 #CSR
#SILFSamvaad #WomenEmpowerment #ChildEducation #Livelihoods #LeprosyColonies
#SILFSamvaad
Lighting the path to learning in Kalaburagi ✨📚
@SILFIndia CEO Mr @GaurabSen inaugurated a Library at Mahatma Gandhi Leprosy Colony, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, to promote literacy and encourage a positive behavioural shift towards quality education among children.
Following the inauguration, he visited the colony, interacted with residents, and met livelihood beneficiaries supported by S-ILF, reinforcing our commitment to dignity and inclusive growth.
#RestoringDignity
#ChildrenDevelopmentProgram #Library #India #Kalaburagi #Karnataka #Leprosy #EndStigma #EndDiscrimination
🌟 #SILFSamvaad in Assam
@SILFIndia CEO Mr @GaurabSen visited to Udalguri Leprosy colony in Barpeta road, Assam where he was warmly welcomed by the residents with open arms.
He interacted warmly with residents, gaining deep insights into their daily challenges. He distributed solar lamps, tarpaulin sheets, and ulcer care kits as part of our Humanitarian Aid efforts- bringing light, protection, and care to those who need it most.
Together, we're building dignity and hope.
#RestoringDignity #LeprosyEradication #Assam #Leprosy #EndStigma #EndDiscrimination #Awareness #NorthEast #HumanitarianAid #SILFSamvaad
🌟 Under the @SILFIndia Samvaad program, Mr @GaurabSen, CEO, S-ILF, visited Nongpoh Leprosy colony in Meghalaya. He was warmly welcomed by residents and children at a leprosy colony in the Northeast!
He interacted with the community, livelihood beneficiaries supported by S-ILF listened to their challenges, and assured full S-ILF support for their upliftment-restoring dignity to lives affected by leprosy.
Key highlights: CEO distributed Assistive devices and Ulcer Care kits under Humaniatrain Aid efforts and inaugurated a new library for the children! 📚💙
Building hope, one step at a time.
#RestoringDignity
#India #NorthEast #Meghalaya #Leprosy #Livelihood #HumanitarianAid #Education #ChildrenDevelopment
On this Anti-Leprosy Day, @SILFIndia CEO Mr @GaurabSen interacted with Ms @MohuaChinappa on @themohuashow and discussed "Why is Leprosy Still Stigmatised Today," sharing insights into S-ILF's efforts to #restoringdignity in the lives of persons affected by Leprosy and their families.
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https://t.co/gIITdm8TBX
#Leprosy #AntiLeprosyDay #India #EndStigma #EndDiscrimination #Education #Livelihoods #HumanitarianAid #ChildrenDevelopment #Youth #podcast
#SILFSamvaad
Under S-ILF Samvaad, the CEO, Mr @GaurabSen, visited the Sanjay Leprosy colony in Dhenkanal, Odisha, where residents warmly welcomed him into their community.
During the visit, he toured the colony and spent time listening to and interacting with various beneficiaries supported by S-ILF, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to stand beside persons affected by Leprosy and their families.
Through livelihood support, education scholarships, humanitarian aid, and the Children Development Program, S-ILF is working to move families from stigma and exclusion towards dignity, opportunity, and hope. Visits like these ensure that voices from the colonies remain at the heart of every intervention and that together, communities and S-ILF can continue to build pathways to a better future.
#RestoringDignity #Odisha #India #Dhenkanal #Livelihood #Leprosy #EndLeprosy #EndStigma #EndDiscrimination #Education #ChildrenDevelopmentProgram #Advocacy #Samvaad #SILF #CommunityEngagement
Engines roaring, hearts racing, stigma breaking. 🏍🔥
@SILFIndia organised the first-ever “Ride With Us” awareness campaign in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, engaging the biker community and youth as champions to spread the message: “Know Leprosy To No Leprosy.”
Through a symbolic bike rally, riders, some with persons affected by leprosy as pillion partners, toured the city, distributing informative pamphlets and challenging myths around leprosy as a curable, non-contagious disease.
Flagged off by the S-ILF CEO Mr @GaurabSen, the ride culminated at Gandhi Ashram Leprosy Colony, where riders interacted with residents and took a pledge to stand against stigma and discrimination.
This initiative reinforces S-ILF’s commitment to awareness, inclusion, and dignity for persons and families affected by leprosy.
#RideWithUs #KnowLeprosyToNoLeprosy #BikersForChange #EndLeprosyStigma #SILF #JamshedpurRide
@SILFIndia is delighted to announce that Mr @GaurabSen, CEO of Sasakawa-India Leprosy Foundation (S-ILF), has been recognised among the Kindness & Leadership: 50 Leading Lights – 2025 across Asia Pacific for his exceptional leadership rooted in compassion, inclusion, and a transformative vision.
His recognition stands as a tribute to S-ILF’s values — where leadership is measured not by position, but by purpose.
This recognition honours not only Mr Sen but also the entire S-ILF family, affirming the organisation’s long-standing commitment to humanity, dignity, and inclusion.
It also enhances S-ILF’s visibility on global platforms, positioning it among institutions that promote leadership through empathy and social impact.
This unique initiative celebrates 50 incredible individuals from diverse industries across the Asia Pacific who are positively contributing to business and society at large.
Leaders who prioritise kindness build stronger relationships and also inspire greater creativity and collaboration.
Let 2025 be the year we deepen our understanding of leadership, exploring the qualities that help us navigate challenges and bring out the very best in ourselves and others.
Check out the 2025 Kindness & Leadership listees:
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#Kindness #Leadership #2025Listee #India #Singapore #UnitedKingdom #LeadwithKindness #KindnessRules #50LeadingLights #KindLeaders
Leprosy is curable - but the stigma around it still lingers.
Every year, over 2 lakh people are diagnosed with leprosy worldwide, and more than half of them are from India. For many, the disease may be gone, but discrimination and social rejection remain.
Sasakawa-India Leprosy Foundation (S-ILF) works to ensure that no one is left behind because of a disease they once had. From 7 regions and 21 states, S-ILF is helping individuals and families from leprosy colonies move from dependency to dignity — through education, livelihood support, Humanitarian Aid, Children Development and awareness.
Today - Over 3,200 families now run their own small businesses, 1,600 youth have pursued higher studies and skills training, 1,700 children learn and grow in after-school centres, thousands received humanitarian aid support - all while awareness campaigns continue to replace stigma with understanding
S-ILF is not just eliminating a disease - it’s changing how society sees those once affected by it. Watch their inspiring story exclusively on The Changemakers Season 5, only on NDTV.
#RestoringDignity #TheChangemakers #NDTV #LeprosyElimination #InclusionForAll #DignityForAll #SocialImpact #EducationForAll #Livelihoods #Changemakers #Hope #Empowerment #TransformingIndia #ChildrenDevelopment #Sasakawa #SILF #Leprosy
@SILFIndia@GaurabSen@OUIndore@sshubhen@Aybee_G@SamuelHansda15@PatidarSachin00@makansingh@BommishettyBabu@ndtv@_sattva
#SILFSamvaad
Under the S-ILF Samvaad initiative, CEO Mr @GaurabSen visited two leprosy colonies in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, connecting directly with residents to listen and learn.
Ms Bharatamma, a previous S-ILF Rising to Dignity Award recipient and an inspiring voice from our 2021 Foundation Day, extended a warm welcome on behalf of the community. She shared how livelihood support from S-ILF has restored dignity in her life.
Many heartfelt discussions followed, highlighting needs and possibilities so more residents can experience healing and empowerment. At S-ILF, we remain committed to walking alongside every individual on their journey to dignity.
#RestoringDignity #WomenEmpowerment #India #AndhraPradesh #Kakinada #Leprosy #EndStigma #EndDiscrimination #EndLeprosy #SILF #Samvaad #CommunityLeadership #LeprosyAwareness #DignityForAll #LivelihoodMatters
Recently I visited a leprosy colony in Kalimpong, West Bengal. One has to step down at least 200 stiff stairs to reach the first house in the colony. Their first reaction once they met us, was 'hume kaise dhoond liya aap logon ne?' (how did you find us?).
🌟 We are thrilled to share that @SILFIndia has been certified as a @GPTW_India® for the 4th consecutive year! 🌟
This achievement reflects our commitment to building a workplace rooted in trust, camaraderie, empathy, and pride. At S-ILF, our people are our strength—their dedication fuels our mission to eliminate the stigma of leprosy and ensure equal opportunities for persons affected by leprosy and their families. 💜💛
We are proud to foster an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and inspired to grow. This recognition motivates us to continue creating a workplace that nurtures creativity, collaboration, and well-being.
A big thank you to our incredible team and supporters for making this journey possible. Together, we continue working for inclusion with dignity. 🌍✨
#GreatPlaceToWork #Trust #Camaraderie #Empathy #Pride #InclusionWithDignity #SILF
#SILFSamvaad
@Sasakawa_India organised its Samvaad, a reach-out program for enabling a direct dialogue between the residents of Leprosy Colonies and the dignitaries of S-ILF.
Mr @GaurabSen, CEO, S-ILF, visited the Shanti Nagar Leprosy colony in Titlagarh. Balangir in Odisha. Mr Sen met and interacted with the colony residents and their leaders during the visit.
These visits reinforce S-ILF's commitment for a deep understanding of the field and the needs in Leprosy colonies across India.
Mr Sen shared his on-ground experience in this video, which is a part of S-ILF Samvaad series.
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#RestoringDignity #India #Leadershiponfield #Balangir #Odisha #Titlagarh #Livelihood #Education #Skills #Leprosy #Colonies #Leprosycolony #HumanitarianAid #ChildrenDevelopmentProgram #CEO
Incessant rain, stiff and muddy paths, slippery terrain – nothing could affect the enthusiasm of the people in the leprosy colony in Odisha. During my recent visit, I met a bunch of enthusiastic people in Titlagarh leprosy colony
🌿 #SILFSamvaad | Walking Together with the Community 🌿
@Sasakawa_India CEO Mr @GaurabSen visited Girigobardhan, Narayan, and Adarsha Leprosy Colonies in Balangir District, Odisha.
A special moment during the visit was the inauguration of a library at Narayan Leprosy Colony, creating a space of learning, hope, and new beginnings for the residents.
Mr Sen also met and engaged with persons affected by leprosy and their families, listening with empathy and a commitment to understanding their everyday needs, dreams, and challenges.
This visit reaffirms S-ILF’s mission to be present—not just in support, but in solidarity and shared dialogue.
#RestoringDignity #India #Odisha #Balangir #Livelihood #Education #Skills #HumanitarianAid #ChildrenDevelipmentProgram #Library #EndStigma #Leprosy #EndDiscrimination
#SILFSamvaad #InclusionMatters #LeprosyAwareness #SILFIndia #EmpathyInAction #CommunityFirst #SocialJustice
Congratulations Gaurab Sen, #CEO, Sasakawa-India #Leprosy#Foundation on being named among ‘10 Best CEOs in #India 2025’
Read Tradeflock’s #exclusive#interview with Gaurab Sen - https://t.co/pQema2knEm
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✨ Compassion in Action
@Sasakawa_India CEO Mr @GaurabSen connected directly with residents—listening to their stories, understanding their needs, and discussing shared hopes for the future.
He was joined by Mr A. Rajendran, APAL Tamil Nadu state leader, whose commitment to the community helped deepen the dialogue.
🧡 Real change starts with empathy. These heartfelt moments will shape our future work to build dignity, access, and wellbeing for all.
#RestoringDignity #KnowLeprosyForNoLeprosy #LetsTalkLeprosy #Livelihood #India #TamilNadu #Salem #Leprosy #EndLeprosy #EndStigma #Leprosycolonies #SILF #LeadershipWithEmpathy #FieldVisit #DevelopmentWithDignity #SocialInclusion #GroundRealities #TamilNaduEngagement