GUIDING DREAMS
SAFEGUARDING THE DREAMS OF THE NEXT GENERATION.
SAFEGUARDING THE DREAMS OF THE NEXT GENERATION.
Many children grow up in difficult environments, facing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). These include trauma, neglect, emotional stress, and unsafe surroundings. These experiences shape their future in ways— limiting their potential and ability to thrive.
Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and understood.
Safe spaces—both at home and in school—are essential for children to develop resilience and emotional well-being.
Without these, children are left vulnerable, with limited access to the tools and guidance they need to succeed.
Our mission is to help children from vulnerable backgrounds grow emotionally resilient and thrive in safe, nurturing environments.
We work closely with schools, parents, and communities to build emotional strength, and create safe spaces where children can flourish.
At the heart of Guiding Dreams lies a commitment to Positive Peace, inspired by Johan Galtung's framework.
" Peace equals ability to handle conflict, with empathy, nonviolence, and creativity."
We equip children with the skills they need to face challenges with courage and confidence. Through non-cognitive skills training, we help children develop self-control, perseverance, and emotional regulation.
We work with schools, families, and communities to ensure that every child has a safe and supportive environment to grow. We develop innovations and implement proven, evidence-based interventions, tailored to the specific needs of the community.
Peacebuilding is the cornerstone of our long-term vision. We focus on building a network of cross-sectoral collaborations with a shared commitment to ensuring that every child grows up in a peaceful and supportive environment.
HELLO!! I'm Arnab and I’m proud to call Assam,
my home. My journey to Guiding Dreams has been a blend of personal revelation and professional evolution. With close to 10 years of professional experience across organizations like Amazon and Dell, and social impact work at Mantra4Change and Sattva Consulting, I have seen firsthand the power of impact-driven work.
A turning point came when I had the privilege of joining UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab 2022 (Website). Inspired by leaders like Kailash Satyarthi, passionate peers and mentors, it made me realize my dream: to bring peace and harmony closer to home.
With leadership coaching and mentorship, I had dived deep into research and closely worked with a youth from Karimganj (Assam) who had endured child labor and neglect during his childhood. My interactions with children, families, school leaders, NGOs and community leaders in Assam solidified my resolve.
A pivotal moment for Guiding Dreams came when Valentina Ghatak (LinkedIn), a long-time collaborator, joined as co-founder. Together, we are building a shared vision where children are not just protected, but empowered to dream, grow, and thrive.
- Arnab Barua (LinkedIn)
A visionary who has supported us since the beginning, guiding our approach and helping us shape innovative evidence-driven solutions.
The Circle's micro-innovation grant has empowered us to develop and test new school interventions, helping us grow our impact.
Shruthi has been with us from the very beginning, offering invaluable support and leadership guidance. Her mentorship has been key to shaping our growth and vision.
The Presencing Institute's U-Lab 2x Program (based out of MIT Center for Organizational Learning) has inspired our approach to innovation through their Theory U framework.
Guiding Dreams is an initiative of GD Impact Foundation, a not-for-profit company incorporated and registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
#45, Fatick Chandra Road, Latasil, Uzan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam, India
Email: arnab.barua@guidingdreams.in
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