Changing Lives through
Dance Movement Therapy
Co-founded by survivors of gender-based violence, Kolkata Sanved is a women-led, not-for-profit organization, based in India. Sanved works at the intersection of social development, mental health, and the arts, using Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) and Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) as a medium for healing, empowerment, and social change. 60% of Sanved’s employees have emerged from the grassroots and/or are survivors of gender based violence.
SAMPOORNATA
A Unique Blend of
Science, Art & Community
We are pioneers in working with survivors of trauma and with other marginalized communities through our holistic model of DMT, called Sampoornata, which we have developed, specifically for this purpose.
Therapy through Movement
Using dance as a therapeutic tool to release trauma, rebuild confidence, and foster healing.
Leadership Development
Empowering survivors to become leaders, facilitators, and healers.
Promotion of Mental Health
Building trauma-informed care awareness and mental health rights through public platforms and collaborations.
Capacity Building
Training individuals and organizations to integrate DMT into their own fields of work.
Our Programs
From Trauma to Triumph
Together, we are transforming pain into purpose and reaching communities across South Asia with compassion and strength.
Partners in Healing
Kolkata Sanved’s journey would not be possible without the unwavering support of our donors, sponsors, and funding partners who believe in the power of change through movement.
