Nishit Kumar, Founder and MD, Centre for Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBC3)
- Nishit is the Founder and Managing Director of the Center for social and behavior change communication, SBC3.
- He is the Director on the Board of the Foundation for Rebuilding Childhood (FRC), a sec 8 non-profit company.
Podcast
Overview
Nishit Kumar, Founder of SBC3, shares his inspiring transition from corporate leadership to driving social change. His evidence-based approach to behavior change is transforming lives across India, tackling issues like adolescent mental health, child protection, and gender equity.
00:34- About Nishit Kumar
- Nishit is the Founder and Managing Director of the Center for social and behavior change communication, SBC3.
- He is the Director on the Board of the Foundation for Rebuilding Childhood (FRC), a sec 8 non-profit company.
- He is a member of the Board of Studies in Extension & Communication, at SNDT Women’s University, and a member of the Board of Studies for the Department of Media, Communication, and Development.
10:54- How do you tackle the challenges in implementing your strategies across so many diverse communities and cultures?
- Conduct qualitative research to understand diverse attitudes and challenges.
- Engage communities through interactive, non-lecture-based activities on gender and parenting.
- Collaborate with local and state authorities to implement and enforce policies.
16:05- What are some of the strategies that you have employed to address issues like adolescent mental health and child abuse?
- A song in English and Hindi teaches young children about private body parts and safe touch.
- A storytelling method helps children understand personal safety through an interactive narrative.
- Focus on agency, consent, and online safety to address real issues faced by adolescents.
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Profile
- Nishit is the Founder and Managing Director of the Center for social and behavior change communication, SBC3.
- He is the Director on the Board of the Foundation for Rebuilding Childhood (FRC), a sec 8 non-profit company.
- He is a member of the Board of Studies in Extension & Communication, at SNDT Women’s University, and a member of the Board of Studies for the Department of Media, Communication, and Development.