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Our Shakti Model
The Shakti Pillars
Our Holistic Model for Girl Empowerment
A holistic, long-term model that builds confidence, capability, and careers — by strengthening the whole girl.
At Sarvam Foundation, we don't believe empowerment begins with textbooks alone.
It begins when a girl feels safe in her body, steady in her mind, confident in her voice, and supported over time.
The Shakti Pathway is our structured model for making that possible — through five deeply interconnected pillars.
Why We Built a
Pillar-Based Approach
Most interventions focus on a single problem — education, nutrition, or skills. But the lives of marginalized girls are not lived in silos.
A girl who is undernourished struggles to concentrate.
A girl without confidence hesitates to speak.
A girl without support drops out — even when she is talented.
That's why Sarvam does not run programs in isolation.
Each Shakti Pillar addresses a critical gap in the lives of marginalized girls.
SHAKTI SADHANA
Classical Arts for Confidence, Discipline & Identity
Shakti Sadhana introduces girls to Indian classical dance and expressive arts as tools for inner and outer transformation.
Through structured practice, girls develop:
Body awareness and coordination
Memory, rhythm, and focus
Self-expression and stage presence
Pride in cultural identity
For girls who have rarely been encouraged to take up space, the arts become a powerful medium to be seen, heard, and respected.
What this pillar builds:
Confidence
Discipline
Identity
Expression
SHAKTI STRONG
Yoga for Physical Strength & Emotional Balance
Shakti Strong integrates daily yoga and mindful movement into the girls' routine to support physical health and emotional regulation.
Through structured practice, girls develop:
Build core strength and posture
Improve concentration and stamina
Regulate stress and emotions
Develop resilience and self-awareness
In environments where girls often carry physical and emotional strain from a young age, this pillar helps them feel strong, steady, and grounded.
What this pillar builds:
Strength
Stability
Focus
Emotional resilience
SHAKTI SANJEEVANI
Nutrition for Health, Energy & Growth
Shakti Sanjeevani addresses one of the most overlooked challenges — chronic malnutrition.
Through structured practice, girls develop:
Receive consistent nourishment
Experience improved energy and alertness
Build healthier bodies and immunity
Can fully participate in learning and training
This pillar recognises a simple truth: No child can thrive — physically or mentally — without proper nutrition.
What this pillar builds:
Health
Energy
Attendance
Cognitive readiness
SHAKTI SPEAK
Spoken English & Communication for Voice and Confidence
Shakti Speak focuses on spoken English, communication skills, and body language — enabling girls to express themselves clearly and confidently.
Through structured practice, girls develop:
Spoken English and vocabulary
Confidence in public speaking
Clarity in self-introduction and conversation
The courage to ask questions and share opinions
This pillar shifts girls from silence to self-expression — helping them navigate schools, workplaces, and public spaces with confidence.
What this pillar builds:
Voice
Self-belief
Confidence
Communication
SHAKTI SHIKSHA
Digital & Life Skills for Opportunity and Independence
Shakti Shiksha prepares girls for the modern world by building digital literacy and essential life skills.
Through structured practice, girls develop:
Basic computer use and digital navigation
Online learning and research skills
Typing, communication, and workplace basics
Adaptability to evolving educational and professional environments
This pillar bridges the gap between education and opportunity — especially for girls with limited access to technology at home.
What this pillar builds:
Digital literacy
Preparedness
Adaptability
Future readiness
Remove one — and the journey weakens.
Together, they create a stable, supportive ecosystem that allows girls to grow steadily, not sporadically.
The Shakti Pillars are not separate programs.
They are a way of walking with a girl — day after day — until she stands strong on her own.