Swasti ("wellbeing" in Sanskrit) was born from a belief that well-being shouldn't be a privilege for a few. We envision a world where everyone, regardless of their background, has the opportunity for everyday wellbeing - daily health and happiness . And, this is why we exist.
A registered not for profit organisation and part of the Catalyst Group - a social impact platform - Swasti has footprints and partners across 28 countries South Asia, South East Asia and parts of East Africa. Our presence is determined by the need of communities and partners seeking to make a difference. By ensuring our focus on empowering communities to adapt and thrive in a changing world, we strive to add not just healthy days, but resilience to the lives of the most vulnerable at the face of far reaching adverse impact of climate change.
Swasti is recognised as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). This recognition entitles Swasti to receive required administrative support from the DSIR on scientific research activities. Swasti is also an official member of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health. Swasti has Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council since 2017. ECOSOC serves as the central forum for discussing international economic and social issues, and formulating policy recommendations addressed to member states and the United Nations system. This status enabled us to actively engage with the United Nations in our area of special competence - Public Health
Faced with the growing threats of climate change, Swasti channels deep expertise at the intersections of public health, community systems strenghtening, health systems strengthening and disaster response. Our Domains:
Our multidisciplinary teams weave together environmental science, public health expertise, and community wisdom to build resilience for both people and healthcare systems. Swasti’s success is in reinventing systems that work for all, particularly for the vulnerable and the multidisciplinary teams at Swasti do two things well -
Swasti’s work loops Policy-Practise-Policy, at sub-national, national, regional and international levels with a range of partners among impact organisations, bilateral, multilateral, government, foundations, academic and corporate bodies.
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CFO and Treasurer
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Vice Chairperson
Secretary, Director - Accountability4Impact
Partner, Governing Board Member
Senior Director
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Mentor
"In the world of complacent and self-righteous sector of development, organizations like Swasti Health Catalyst provide a reliable address of quality, clarity, commitment, accountability and professionalism."
"When Walmart and its Foundation were looking for an organization to work with factories in India, we wanted to work with a group that could empower women and help factory management create an enabling environment where development could be sustained. The (Swasti Health Catalyst) team has been proactive, pragmatic, solutions-focused, skilled, innovative, thoughtful, understanding of human dynamics and relationships, humble, kind, inclusive, collaborative, and focused."
"Swasti Health Catalyst has become one of the most technically proficient organisations working in the field of health and social development. In India and abroad, Swasti Health Catalyst has made significant contributions to the quality of implementation by providing much needed technical support and assistance. With experience at the grass root and also at the global level, Swasti Health Catalyst has been a contributor to India’s National AIDS Control Programme."
"To me, research and practice are two wings on which knowledge takes flight. I have had the opportunity to work with several organizations. Very few bring the combination of deep commitment to making an impact at a practical level and yet being genuinely interested in finding out what works and what does not. This is what makes the Swasti Health Catalyst team special."
