What is the Well-Being for Social Sector Festival?
The Well-Being for Social Sector Festival is a 3-day online gathering created especially for people working in the social sector. It offers practical self-work tools, healing practices, and reflective spaces to support those who give tirelessly to others - often at the cost of their own well-being.
Who is the festival hosted by?
The festival is hosted by Touching Lives, a Mumbai-based non-profit that focuses on learning and healing journeys as an important part of transformation, both inner and outer.
Touching Lives works with children, women, and communities, providing education, mental health, and art-based support since 2003. Its founding value is: “It is our need to serve rather than saying we serve the needy.”
Self-Work, Seva, and Sadhana are the practicing mantras of the organisation.
Who is this festival for?
This festival is designed for:
Changemakers and grassroots leaders
NGO teams, staff, and volunteers
Care-givers and field workers
Educators and outreach partners
Social sector managers and leaders
Students of social work, psychology, and allied fields
HR and CSR professionals working with social impact organisations
If you work with people, communities, or causes, this space is for you.
What challenges does the festival address?
The festival addresses some of the most common yet rarely spoken-about realities in the social sector:
Work fatigue
Compassion fatigue
Financial, impact, and fundraising fatigue
What is the core theme of the festival?
The core theme is Self-Work for the Social Sector.
The festival offers a platform where participants receive tools to work on their body, mind, and soul, helping them reconnect with their work, environment, and different aspects of life through healing the self.
What makes this festival different from others?
This festival offers:
Hands-on, experiential tools
Exposure to meaningful modalities
Guidance from teachers and facilitators from around the world
It is designed as a lived experience, not just a learning event.
How is the festival structured?
Duration: 3 days
Sessions per day: Approximately 4
Formats include:
Pre-recorded interviews
Pre-recorded presentations
Live interviews
Live presentations
Panels
Workshops
A Pre-recorded Self-Work Bundle
Each day is curated with a clear flow:
Day 1: Grounding
Day 2: Healing
Day 3: Integration
Will the sessions be live or pre-recorded?
The festival includes a mix of live sessions and pre-recorded sessions, allowing participants to engage in ways that suit their schedules and energy.
What is the All-Access Pass?
The All-Access Pass includes:
Extended access to presentations
Additional materials such as slides, notes, worksheets, or transcripts
Audio versions of the presentations
Resources shared by speakers
Bonus live session(s)
Bonus content
Is there a community aspect to the festival?
Yes. The festival is designed to create a sense of connection and shared reflection among participants, allowing people to learn, heal, and grow together.
What is the Self-Work Sangha?
The Self-Work Sangha is a yearly membership space that continues the learning and self-work journey beyond the festival. It supports ongoing practice, reflection, and connection within a conscious community.
When will the festival take place?
Dates: 26th, 27th, and 28th February 2026
Format: Online
Participants can join from anywhere.
Do I need prior experience in therapy or healing work?
No prior experience is required. The sessions are designed to be accessible and inclusive, whether you are new to self-work or already engaged in inner practices.
What will I gain from attending the festival?
Participants can expect:
Education on different tools and modalities
Experiential healing practices
Practical self-work tools with long-term impact
Renewed connection with purpose and work
Is this festival only for NGOs?
No. While the festival is rooted in the social sector, it is open to anyone engaged in care-based, service-oriented, or impact-driven work.
How do I register?
Registration details and access information will be shared through the festival website and official communication channels.
