My Impact and Work
While leading the Child Protection team with the Government of Maharashtra and UNICEF, I travelled extensively to the interiors of Maharashtra to examine local conditions, and devise policies and present them.I have managed programs focused on:1. Orphaned and vulnerable children, particularly those who lost parents to COVID-19
2. Ending child marriage in Maharashtra
3. Children in street situations
4. The impact of seasonal migration on children
5. Data-driven interventions and policy analysis
Phirti Pathak—my most impactful project to date
Hailed as an 'Innovative Project' by the Central Government, Phirti Pathak received funding of over ₹1 crore. This initiative uses child-friendly mobile vans as 'mobile classrooms' for children in street situations.An intervention that began on my laptop is now operating in six districts, rehabilitating children.I tirelessly worked on its proposal, and this picture is from the project's inauguration in my home city of Nagpur!
Mentorship
Through mentorship sessions for Career Guidance, Interview Prep and Personal Branding, I share how I have built up my LinkedIn and cracked interviews at organisations like UNICEF and Invest India.I am amongst the Top 1% of mentors on Topmate.
What people are saying:
"The Career Guidance session with Swarnima was really beneficial for me. She gave a structured plan for my way forward and has provided many resources and valuable tips to get me hired. " - Avanee (Career Guidance)"Swarnima has a lot to offer in terms of guidance, experience, work nature, and opportunities across sectors. She was honest and knowledgeable which really helped me to make important career decisions." - Adarsh Vasudeva (1:1 Mentorship)
A LinkedIn Top personal Branding voice
What started as a way to document my work has led to numerous opportunities, including speaking sessions that I absolutely love.This was all made possible by sharing my learnings and stories on LinkedIn, which have garnered over 1 million impressions in the past year.In today's world, having a strong personal brand is your gateway to creating impact and living the life you want. I've witnessed this firsthand, and through my writings and mentorship sessions, I strive to share its importance with others.
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