Swapnil Saundarya Decade of Action for SDGs (2020 - Present)
10-Year Campaign to Generate Awareness & Take Action for SDGs
Launched on: 27th April 2020
Methodology:
✔ Art Activism 🎨
✔ Protest Art ✊
✔ Participatory Communication & Social Action 🤝
📌 Milestones & Campaign Timeline
2020-2022: Key Initiatives
May 2020 - June 2020: Awareness to Accountability – Strengthening SDGs 7, 12, 13, 14, 15
May 28, 2020-2022: Red Dot Challenge on Menstrual Hygiene Day to strengthen SDGs 1, 4, 5, 6, 17
June 2020 - Nov 2020: Be Bold for Equality – 5-month campaign to challenge gender stereotypes & strengthen SDG 5
Nov 2020 - March 2021: D for Dignity – 16-day campaign addressing SDGs 16, 8
Aug 15, 2021: Bharat 75 – Encouraging people to wear Khadi as a sustainable fabric with a low carbon footprint
Sept 2021: 24-Hour Action Campaign on World Suicide Prevention Day to raise awareness on SDG 3
June - Dec 2021: Forget Me Not – A movement against Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG), solidifying SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16
April 2022: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) – Educating communities about preventing sexual violence
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022: Always There for You – Encouraging positive conversations on mental health to reduce stigma
📌 Ongoing Initiatives (April 2022 - Dec 2024)
1. Ties with Real Estate Companies for Sustainable & Inclusive Practices
✔ Collaborating with major real estate firms across India to sensitize them on SDGs, gender equality, and sustainable business models.
✔ Advocating for green buildings, energy-efficient designs, and ethical labor policies in real estate.
2. Promoting POSH Act Awareness in Workplaces
✔ Conducting workshops and training sessions to help organizations implement the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act effectively.
✔ Engaging HR leaders & policymakers to create safe, inclusive work environments.
3. Developing Non-Binary Language for Inclusivity
✔ In collaboration with intellectuals & youth, we are in the process of developing a gender-neutral language for professional and everyday use.
✔ This language will be easily accessible, ensuring equal representation for all gender identities.
4. Designing an Art Activism Curriculum
✔ Creating study materials & modules to train individuals in using art as a tool to protest against injustice.
✔ Ensuring that every person facing oppression can use creativity as a weapon to raise their voice.
📌 Upcoming Micro Digital Campaigns
✔ #PlasticFreeWorkspaces – A simple workplace challenge to cut down plastic use & strengthen SDG 12
✔ #5DayMentalHealthChallenge – A 5-day digital campaign promoting small daily self-care & mental wellness steps (SDG 3)
✔ #EnterprisesForEquality – Encouraging firms to share their gender inclusivity policies (SDG 5, 8, 10)
✔ #POSH101 – Weekly social media posts explaining one POSH Act clause in simple terms
✔ #ClimatePledge2025 – A social media campaign where individuals pledge one sustainable action for the year
✔ #ReclaimWithArt – Encouraging survivors of violence to create & share art as a form of healing
📢 The Road Ahead: 2025 & Beyond
🟢 Strengthening grassroots activism for SDGs
🟢 Scaling up real estate sustainability partnerships
🟢 Expanding gender-neutral language adoption in workplaces
🟢 Publishing the Art Activism Handbook for global outreach
📌 Our Mission Continues – Keep Calm & Act Now for SDGs!
Incredible insights from Swapnil Saundarya on a decade of action! It's inspiring to see such dedication to progress and change. What do you think will be the biggest shift in the next decade? Looking forward to seeing more of this impactful journey!
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