H A F
HAPPY ART
FOUNDATION
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Welcome To Happy Art Foundation Making a Difference Through CSR Funding

How Students Benefit

Helping children build focus, emotional balance, confidence, and inner stability through structured Mandala-based Art Therapy.

Benefits for Schools

Supporting schools with structured art therapy interventions that enhance student well-being, classroom behaviour, and learning readiness.

Benefits for CSR, Donors & Partners

Drive measurable social impact while strengthening brand credibility through meaningful investment in children’s emotional well-being.

Aligned with Educational Policy

Designed in alignment with modern educational frameworks promoting holistic development, emotional well-being, and experiential learning.

Happy Art Foundation (HAF) drives meaningful social impact through the collective support of philanthropists, individuals, and CSR partners, channeling these contributions into structured Art Therapy interventions. We are committed to enhancing the Happiness Quotient (HQ) of individuals across all age groups and sectors, with a strong focus on measurable outcomes. Through the Happy Art Project, we have already demonstrated a significant improvement in student well-being—raising the average Happiness Quotient from 28% to 45%—reflecting the tangible emotional and developmental impact of our work.

2000 +

Students Impacted

120 +

Therapy Sessions
Delivered

12 +

Schools
Reached

17%

Increase in
Happiness Quotient

Our Projects Ongoing & Completed Projects

Ongoing

Devram N Patil School, Nashik

Providing dedicated art therapy sessions and holistic development support to 300 students recently.

Ongoing

Madhyamik Vidyalay, Vilholi, Nashik

Enhancing emotional wellness and happiness quotient for 250 students through creative expressions.

Ongoing

Madhyamik Vidyalay, Mahiravani Nashik

Currently impacting 275 students with interactive Happy Art Project modules and regular workshops.

Completed

Lokmanya Vidyalaya, Nashik

Successfully conducted comprehensive art therapy program benefiting 102 students.

Completed

ZP Primary School, Munjwad, Satana, Nashik

Empowered 150 students with mindfulness techniques and improved emotional quotient.

Completed

ZP Prathamik Shala, Albadpada, Surgana, Nashik

Brought joy and developmental growth through art to 32 students in the community.

KEY
BENEFITS
OF THE
PROJECT

1

Academic:
Enhanced focus and creativity

2

Emotional:
Improved self-expression and calmness

3

Behavioural:
Healthy anger channelisation and emotional balance

4

Happiness:
Increased joy and life satisfaction

FLOW OF THE PROJECT

Project Duration : Three Months

Age Group: 5th to 10th Standard Students

PHASES OF THE PROJECT

PHASE 1

  1. Opening Ceremony of the project
  2. Teacher's training
  3. Students training along with activity

PHASE 2

  1. Pre - Assessment of Students before project starts
  2. Practice of Mandala Therapy for three Months

PHASE 3

  1. Post - Assessment of Students after the project completion
  2. Closing Activity with students

PHASE 4

  1. Closing Ceremony
  2. Handing over results and reports to School and funding Partner.
  3. Handholding with schools to include activities in regular curriculum

Help Other People We Dream to Create A Bright Future Of The Underprivileged Children

Get to Know Us Let’s Create Emotionally Stronger Classrooms

Happy Art Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit dedicated to improving emotional well-being through art-based interventions. Our flagship initiative, the Happy Art Project, works directly with underprivileged schools to deliver structured Mandala Therapy programs that support behavioural, emotional, social, and academic development. We combine therapeutic methodology with measurable impact—helping children not just learn, but grow.

Our Mission

Creating a Happier, Emotionally Stronger Society

We integrate art therapy into education and community spaces, building a world where emotional well-being is not a privilege — but a foundation every child grows up with.

Art Therapy · Education · Community
Our Vision

Emotional Well-Being Accessible to Every Child

We envision a future where scalable, structured art therapy interventions reach every school — making emotional health as essential to education as literacy and numeracy.

Scalable · Structured · School-based
Our History

Founded in 2024, Built on a Belief

Happy Art Foundation was established to address the gap in emotional well-being support within education. What began as small, grassroots interventions has evolved into a structured program — impacting multiple schools through measurable, replicable art therapy practices.

Est. 2024 · Growing · Measurable Impact

The Mind behind the Method Meet the Founder

Sonali Joshi

Sonali Joshi

Founder & Educational Art Therapy Expert

Currently pursuing a double Doctorate in Art Therapy, Sonali promotes happiness as a path to a Healthy Emotional Life. Her work connects child psychology with creative expression to build resilience and joy in students across various NGOs and schools.

Have Questions Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Happy Art Project?
A structured 3-month art therapy program using Mandala-based practices to improve emotional well-being in students.
Who benefits from the program?
Primarily underprivileged school students, along with teachers and school ecosystems.
How is impact measured?
Through pre- and post-assessment of students’ Happiness Quotient and behavioural indicators.
How can organizations partner with you?
Through CSR funding, school adoption, or program sponsorship.
How can I contribute?
You can sponsor art kits, fund school programs, or collaborate as a partner.

Join Us Reach Out & Help In Our Latest Events

05 Aug
09:00 Am
Midpoint Center

Art Therapy Workshops For The Underprivileged

Throughout the year the Foundation participates in many charitable events; put on both by the USBG Foundation and by our friends.

05 Aug
05 Aug
05 Aug

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Grant Distributions Continue to Increase

Happy Art Foundation operates to elevate the Happiness Quotient in kids through Mandala and Art Therapy.

Grant Distributions Continue to Increase

Happy Art Foundation operates to elevate the Happiness Quotient in kids through Mandala and Art Therapy.

Grant Distributions Continue to Increase

Happy Art Foundation operates to elevate the Happiness Quotient in kids through Mandala and Art Therapy.

Grant Distributions Continue to Increase

Happy Art Foundation operates to elevate the Happiness Quotient in kids through Mandala and Art Therapy.

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