Sam Bandi / సామ్ బండి 🇮🇳
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Social Impact Strategist & Reframing Investment in Children | Policy Advocacy | Government Engagement | Youth & Civic Engagement | Partnerships | UNICEF Coll
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Joined August 2012
A technical collaboration has been formalized through the State Planning Commission with UNICEF Office of Innovation, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Observatory of Public Sector Innovation (OPSI), in the presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister
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ஸ்வீடனில் உள்ள ஐக்கிய நாடுகள் சிறுவர் நிதியத்தின் (UNICEF) புத்தாக்க அலுவலகம், தமிழ்நாட்டினை தேர்வுசெய்து, மாநில திட்டக் குழுவுடன் ஆறு மாத காலத்திற்கான முத்தரப்பு ஒப்பந்தத்தினை ஏற்படுத்த முன்மொழிந்துள்ளது. அந்த வகையில், பொருளாதார ஒத்துழைப்பு மற்றும் மேம்பாட்டிற்கான அமைப்பு
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On behalf of the Planning and Development Department, a tripartite collaboration between the State Planning Commission of the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) - Observatory of Public Sector Innovation (OPSI), and the
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I watched Homebound, and Director Neeraj, I must say, from the far southern edge of this nation, I embrace you with warmth. ✨❤️ #Homebound
@ghaywan 💐 @NetflixIndia
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This #WorldChildrensDay put children at the centre through powerful child-led townhalls in Chennai. More than 150 children — including children with disabilities — engaged political, corporate, and faith leaders on advancing child rights. MLA Aasan Maulana advocated for child
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Welcome to the family @KeerthyOfficial !! Your addition marks a new chapter in India’s journey towards realizing the full promise of child rights.
Welcome to the @UNICEF family, Keerthy Suresh. 🩵 We are thrilled to have you as our newest UNICEF India Celebrity Advocate. Together, we’ll champion the rights and well-being #ForEveryChild in India. @KeerthyOfficial
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At the #CII Conclave on CSR & Affirmative Action in Chennai, I spoke on why investing in children isn’t charity — it’s smart economics. 💡 $1 in early childhood = $4–$13 returns 🎓 +1 year schooling = +9% earnings 🍎 Ending stunting = +11% GDP #InvestInChildren #UNICEF
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Talk about a power walk! Children join UNICEF India National Ambassadors Ayushmann Khurrana and Kareena Kapoor Khan at the ICC Women’s World Cup for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, showcasing our commitment to children and advocating for their rights. #CWC25 #PromiseToChildren
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Met with Minister Annapurna Devi, @MinistryWCD, at the National Annual Stakeholders Consultation on Safeguarding the Girl Child. We discussed the progress made & promising practices to advance child rights & access to comprehensive national schemes and services across India.
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Yesterday, UNICEF and the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KeSCPCR) hosted a special session on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Children at the State Legislative Assembly. 👩👩👧 14 MLAs, led by Ms. Pratibha , Chairperson of the House Committee on Women &
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Yesterday, UNICEF & KeSCPCR held a special session on Child NCDs in the Kerala Assembly with 14 MLA Recommendations: ✅ Stronger school health & nutrition ✅ Mental health in schools ✅ Regulate harmful marketing ✅ Child NCD Surveillance Cell #ForEveryChild #ChildHealth #Kerala
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Master class on leadership !!
King David of Ancient Israel had no money, no palace, no security to offer, yet 400 mighty men abandoned everything to follow him into uncertainty. These were not random followers, but "mighty men" who became legendary warriors. These weren't mercenaries attracted by gold, they
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UNICEF in collaboration with Department of Media Sciences, Anna University held the first ever expert interaction as part of ‘Children First’ – Dialogue series. The series is a platform to bring child rights experts and key stakeholders together to push the child rights agenda
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At the Kerala Urban Conclave 2025 in Kochi, children handed over the Children & Youth Charter for Child-Friendly and Inclusive Urban Kerala to Shri M. B. Rajesh, Hon’ble Minister for Local Self-Governance @MBRajeshCPM. The Minister affirmed, “Children and young people are
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Investing in children isn’t charity—it’s smart, sustainable nation-building From budgets to policies, youth voices to systems reform, child rights are a development accelerant As India rises, let’s lead with purpose—and put children at the heart of progress #InvestInChildren
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Children are the most vulnerable in any disaster. Kerela’s response, especially to the needs of children in Wayanad floods and landslides, is commendable. UNICEF reaffirms its commitment to supporting the state in building a disaster-resilient, child-friendly Kerala.
Following the Jul 30, 2024 landslide in Meppadi, UNICEF-supported programs aided 400 affected children via counseling, academic help, and local talent centers. Trained volunteers led efforts with video documentation by 'Little Kites' students under KITE’s leadership. @UNICEFIndia
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Following the Jul 30, 2024 landslide in Meppadi, UNICEF-supported programs aided 400 affected children via counseling, academic help, and local talent centers. Trained volunteers led efforts with video documentation by 'Little Kites' students under KITE’s leadership. @UNICEFIndia
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UNICEF & Anna University engaged with faith leaders in Chennai to rally support for children with non-communicable diseases. We urged them to raise awareness & encourage parents to get children tested. 🩺 Early detection = better care & brighter futures. #ForEveryChild #NCDs
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Play isn’t a luxury—it’s every child’s right. 🧠 It grows young minds and strengthens little bodies. 💛 It builds strong bonds and supports emotional well-being. 🏫 It turns learning into something joyful and lasting. This #InternationalDayofPlay, let’s make space for play.
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