Dr Swapnalekha Basak, Founder and Managing Director, Sthir was recently honoured with the Global Humanitarian Award, by Bloom – A centre for Excellence in Education, Training, Development, and Research.

Dr Basak is also co -founder of Computer Shiksha, an NGO, working to increase digital literacy in schools with special focus on rural and urban underprivileged children in India

Dr Basak said, “We are truly honoured to receive this recognition. At Sthir, our work in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is rooted in the belief that inclusive workplaces are not built by policies alone, but by everyday actions that value every individual’s voice and identity.

This award is both a celebration of the progress we’ve made and a reminder of the work that still lies ahead. 

It strengthens our resolve to continue designing spaces where people feel safe to speak, be heard, and thrive—no matter their gender, background, or life experience. We thank everyone who has trusted us on this journey, and we carry this encouragement forward as we keep pushing boundaries in the DEIB space.”

Sthir thanks all its partners, collaborators and clients who have reposed their trust in our person-centric, and leadership focused  work which is rooted in diversity and spotlights belonging as the ideal.