Foundation for Emotions
Emotions
Emotional awareness is foundational for inculcating kindness and building confidence. It helps children understand their own feelings and the feelings of others; builds empathy; fosters coping skills.
Building Resilient Individuals with Confidence & Kindness
Project BRICK takes a proactive approach to the developmental and social needs of students — partnering with schools, NGOs and communities to build resilient children rooted in kindness and confidence.
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The Belief Behind BRICK
The unkindness, silence and self-doubt many of us carry were learned, not born in us. Project BRICK exists to change that pattern at its root — starting with children, and reaching the adults who are still waiting to receive what these children are learning to give themselves.
Brick by brick. Person by person. Generation by generation.
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Research
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)CASELADKAR
Project BRICK is built on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) — the broad, well-established field of research into how children learn to understand emotions, build relationships, and make responsible decisions. To bring SEL to life in a structured, practical way, we use CASEL, the world's leading and most extensively validated SEL framework, which defines the five core competencies our workshops are built around: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Research on CASEL-based programmes has found gains of up to 11 percentile points in academic achievement, alongside measurable improvements in behaviour and emotional well-being — evidence that social-emotional growth and academic success move together, not in competition.
Alongside CASEL, we use ADKAR, a globally recognised change framework, to make sure children don't just learn about kindness and confidence, but genuinely absorb and practise them until they become lasting habits. Our research also points to something most programmes overlook: kindness and confidence aren't separate goals, but mutually reinforcing ones. A child who learns self-kindness — treating themselves with the same compassion they'd offer a friend — builds the internal foundation that genuine confidence grows from; confidence, in turn, is what allows a child to act on their kindness rather than just feel it. This is why Project BRICK teaches both together, not one after the other.
Kindness and confidence aren’t opposites. They nurture each other, and they grow together.
Kindness and confidence aren't personality traits a child either has or doesn't. They're teachable — and together, they're the foundation everything else is built on.
Vision
We envision a world where every child has the inner foundation to confidently express themselves, flourish in life, and contribute to a kinder, more compassionate world.
Mission
We partner with like-minded educational institutions, communities, NGOs and organisations to build a more resilient society. Through highly engaging and experiential programmes, we cultivate mindsets and behaviours rooted in confidence and kindness — helping children build the resilience to navigate life and thrive.
What Project BRICK Delivers
Empowering Young Hearts: Workshops for Children
Connection for Kindness
Kindness
Instilling Kindness in children promotes positive relationships; builds empathy; improves mental health; builds confidence and self-worth.
Expression for Confidence
Confidence
Building confidence is crucial to encourage independence and initiative; develop resilience; enhance academic performance; improve communication; foster leadership skills.
Our flagship workshop
14 day intensive
7 day format
4 day format
Three workshops. One sequence. A well-rounded personality built to last.
How This Project Works
Our curriculum is totally unique because it is based on deep understanding of Indian ethos, keen appreciation of ancient wisdom, and rigorous adherence to scientific knowledge.
Our research is very exhaustive because we draw from multiple disciplines, consult the best of advisors, and continuously improve based on the feedback from every workshop.
Our approach is truly collaborative because we adapt our workshops to the vision of the school, the expectations of the teachers, and the learning needs of the children.
Holistic ApproachResearch-based Interventions
Age-appropriate SolutionsTools & Techniques
Reflection & SharingPersonal reflection, group discussion, sharing stories/experiences
Takeaways & Follow-upsHandouts or prompts for continued practice
Who we partner with
Built for anyone shaping a child's world. Project BRICK is designed to plug into existing institutions and communities — not replace them.
Schools
Workshop series woven into the school calendar, co-designed with your teachers and academic goals.
Individual Workshop series on emotional intelligence, kindness and confidence and the subskills related to these foundational values like Self awareness, Risk-taking, Decision Making, Positive self-talk, Body Language, Assertiveness, Resilience, Emotional management, Public speaking, Gratitude, Encouragement, Empathy, and so on.
NGOs & Foundations
Ready-to-run programmes for organisations already working with children and youth on the ground.
Communities
Neighbourhood groups, communities and residents' associations wanting to invest in their youngest members.
First Impact Initiative.
Project BRICK's approach has been put into practice with Navjyoti Foundation's Bal Gurukul programme — a model that trains young leaders, known as Bal Gurus, to educate and mentor younger, vulnerable children in their own communities. Because Bal Gurus carry the responsibility of leading others, the confidence and kindness they build in themselves doesn't stop with them — it becomes the foundation for the next child they teach.
In 2025, we delivered a 7-session online workshop with Bal Gurus aged 10–15 at Navjyoti Foundation, focused on understanding emotions, confidence, and kindness. In 2026, we returned for a 3-day in-person workshop with the same cohort, going deeper into emotional management. Across both, the response from the students was consistently positive, they engaged enthusiastically with the activities and carried that energy through the sessions. Our assessment of the sessions have shown significant impact on the students.
People behind the project
We are a group of life and leadership coaches, learning design specialist, educator/facilitator and visual artist committed to fostering a generation of children who are not only academically capable but also emotionally balanced, kind, and self-assured.
Venkatesh
Leadership Coach
"I wish there was a workshop like this to inculcate Kindness and Confidence during the formative years. My school days would have been less stressful and more enjoyable."
Roshni
ICF-PCC - Emotional Intelligence Life Coach
"Over time, I learned to embrace self-kindness, which transformed my confidence and outlook on life. This journey inspired me to help children develop the same self-compassion."
Arti
Learning Designer
"I want children to be kinder to themselves and to feel confident in voicing their opinions."
Sapna Shetty
Self Leadership Coach
"I found that children are born resilient and are capable in many ways... the foundation of self-definition can be laid when a child is seen with awareness, kindness and belief."
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