"We Care"
Centre for Social Action (CSA) serves as a dynamic platform for students' engagement in fostering a better society through sustainable initiatives and societal transformation, where student communities are sensitized to various issues affecting disadvantaged populations. Established in 1999 within CHRIST (Deemed to be University), CSA coordinates social awareness programs for students and undertakes community development projects for marginalized communities. It embodies a student-led initiative dedicated to cultivating a compassionate and equitable society, with a particular emphasis on children.
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"We Care"
Centre for Social Action (CSA) serves as a dynamic platform for students' engagement in fostering a better society through sustainable initiatives and societal transformation, where student communities are sensitized to various issues affecting disadvantaged populations. Established in 1999 within CHRIST (Deemed to be University), CSA coordinates social awareness programs for students and undertakes community development projects for marginalized communities. It embodies a student-led initiative dedicated to cultivating a compassionate and equitable society, with a particular emphasis on children. CSA addresses critical concerns encompassing child rights, socio-economic empowerment of women, youth and farmers, community mobilization, and environmental sustainability and climate action.
As an integral component of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), CSA's primary objective is to raise awareness among students about the diverse challenges encountered by underprivileged and marginalized components of society. This objective aims to facilitate lasting improvements in the lives of those in need through active student engagement, while instilling in students the values and principles necessary for meaningful societal contributions. CSA was founded with the vision of integrating the principles of social responsibility, aligning with the core values, vision, and mission of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), into the student community.
CSA remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering students to drive positive social change. This dedication forms the foundation of its establishment and continues to propel the organization forward in implementing diverse development projects and social awareness initiatives. CSA aims for a Better Society through Sustainable Action and Social Transformation.
OUR VERTICALS
Ever since it came into being, CSA has been involved in facilitating an array of development Programmes in various states of India.
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Student Programs are facilitated by the Student Voluntary body of CSA with the aim to sensitise fellow volunteers and carry out educational
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Centre for Social Action has tie-ups with 8 international universities, as part of bilateral cooperation on community development.
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“Child Sponsorship Programme” was the first initiative of CSA to create a sense of responsibility among the student community.
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Parivarthana (Transformation) – from Trash to Treasure aims to create sustainable waste management models.
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Learners to Leaders - Empowering individuals and communities through education and sustainable action.
A better society through sustainable action and social transformation
Enabling students to become socially responsible citizens through developmental initiatives.
Director
Co-Ordinator, CSA (Kengeri)
Co-Ordinator, CSA (BCC)
Co-Ordinator, CSA (BGR)
I am studying in 9th grade, I have benefited from a speechless opportunity in the CSP program for the past 8 years. I received school bags, shoes, Christmas gifts, study exposure, extracurricular activities, moral values education which made me more confident. I am able to speak English very fluently and I got opportunity to participate in the stage
I’m Yashaswini R, a sponsored child of CSA, who is a 10th grader in Bethany English Primary & High School. Through the program, I learnt to give respect to others and to communicate well as I improve proficiency in speaking, listening and reading. The support given by the facilitators and volunteers helped me to improve my skills
BRIDGING THE FUTURE is the innovative collaborative effort of the University engaging CSA and the BOSCH. CHRIST, having been acclaimed for its path-breaking initiatives in Indian higher education with the introduction of innovative and modern curricula, insistence on academic discipline, imparting of Holistic Education and adoption of global higher education practices has been associated with Bosch Limited for BRIDGE Programme as an implementing training partner.
Ever since its inception, CSA has been involved in facilitating an array of development programs in various states in India. The activities of CSA towards rural development are laid across various sectors like health, education, social/community development, empowering community-based organizations (CBOs), land development, agricultural development, empowering the community..
Education promotes equality and lifts people out of poverty. It teaches children how to become good citizens. Education is not just for a privileged few, it is for everyone. It is a fundamental human right Ban Ki-moon. Educate a Child Sponsorship Programme is an inspiring initiative of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) with the special efforts and contribution by the students and staff who render..
Parivarthana (Transformation) - from Trash to Treasure aims to create sustainable waste management models. This intervention creates socio-economic and environmental impacts. The unit functions with the help of women from underprivileged backgrounds supported by the student community of CHRIST University. The guiding motto of Parivarthana is..
The Educate a Child sponsorship Programme was the first initiative of CSA to create a sense of responsibility towards society among the student community. Initiated in the year 1999, the program supported 50 children. With the contributions made by them, today CSA is able to cater to the educational needs of about more than 800 plus children annually. Under this programme, one can sponsor the..
Centre for Social Action has tie-ups with 8 international universities, as part of bilateral cooperation on the community development program and student exchange through a Memorandum of Understanding. Students from partner universities abroad visit Christ University, Bangalore for fieldwork placement and service-learning projects. These projects last for a minimum of 3 weeks..