We envision a world where giving and receiving are part of the same conscious flow, where changemakers and communities collaborate to create lasting social impact. Through shared responsibility and awakened compassion, we strengthen lives, nurture connection, and build a sustainable legacy of care for generations to come.

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Our HISTORY

 

 

Touching Lives, India was founded in 2003 by Sonia Mackwani with the core value that "it is our need to serve rather than merely saying we are serving the needy." Over the past 20 years, Touching Lives has focused on creating safe spaces for children and communities, raising awareness around education and mental health in both urban and rural areas. Through its learning and community centers, it has provided education, mental health support, and life skills programs for children, mothers, and families. Many children who once had no access to education have completed their master’s degrees and have become independent, breaking the cycle of generational-poverty and emerging from vulnerable environments. This success has deepened Touching Lives' commitment to shifting community mindsets.

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Rooted in the philosophy of Self-Work, Seva (Serving), and Sadhana (Practices), Touching Lives has positively impacted countless individuals and families, contributing to the vision of collective consciousness and evolution. Personal evolution is integral to collective change and vice versa. In 2019, the seed of Touching Lives was planted in Basel, Switzerland, alongside co-founder Sadik Keshwani, a constant supporter since its inception in India.

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​In 2023, Touching Lives Switzerland was officially registered as an association, committed to bridging gaps and cultivating a deeper sense of community and belonging in the world. 

 

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  Our Approach

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At Touching Lives Switzerland, we believe meaningful change is cultivated through conscious collaboration, local empowerment, and global connection. Our approach is rooted in three core principles:

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1. Trust the Grassroots
We begin at the roots supporting individuals and grassroot organizations who are already making a difference in their communities. Through micro-funding and mentorship, we invest in ideas that are small in scale but big in potential.

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2. Nurture the Spirit of Volunteerism
We believe in the power of volunteerism to bring people together and create real change. Our aim is to inspire more people to give their time, skills, and energy, while also building a strong community of givers. By creating spaces and opportunities to volunteer, we make it easier for individuals to connect, contribute, and grow. In doing so, we bridge communities and strengthen the spirit of service that improves lives, both for those who give and those who receive.

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3. Expand the Circle of Impact

We believe impact should be holistic and inclusive, touching lives as a whole rather than in fragments. Every step we take creates a ripple that reaches further, supporting individuals, communities, and the environment in lasting and sustainable ways.

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​​​We believe in conscious giving.
We listen, co-create, and support what’s already growing.
We walk together.

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