Our Impact
2
people reached across all programs
1,020+
trained in emergency response
150+
students taught nutrition at a Title I school
~40
Countries, India and the United States
Trained means hands-on practice with equipment. Reached includes awareness sessions and classroom education.
Emergency Response Workshops
In a cardiac or other medical emergency, the actions taken before professional help arrives can make a critical difference. Building confidence and practical knowledge in critical life skills, CPR, AED use, and first aid can help communities respond when it matters most.
Bengaluru, India
Bystander CPR literacy in India remains below 10%, highlighting the need for accessible, grassroots CPR education. In response, I developed and implemented a CPR and AED training program at Basavanagudi Government Pre-University College for Girls in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
The program trained high school and college students, teachers, and lecturers in CPR, AED use, and choking response in both English and Kannada, alongside a school-wide emergency awareness campaign. Project Pulse established a train-the-trainer model, donating two training manikins, an AED trainer, hygiene supplies, and instructional videos, equipping members of the school community with the resources to continue conducting future workshops independently.
~70 trained · 900 reached
Bay Area, California
These workshops were conducted through Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), a nonprofit community organization with chapters across the Bay Area. What began with a single chapter expanded to chapters throughout the San Jose and Santa Clara region.
The sessions brought together participants ranging from elementary-age children to adults, requiring the training to be adapted across age groups. Younger participants focused on recognizing emergencies and seeking help, while older participants and adults received hands-on training in CPR, AED use, and choking response.
~80 trained · 120 reached
Nutrition Education
Diet plays an important role in long-term health and the prevention of noncommunicable diseases. With ultra-processed foods increasingly common in everyday diets, nutrition literacy can help people better understand the connection between what they eat and their health.
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August Schilling Elementary School, Newark
Through Sewa ASPIRE, a volunteer program serving Title I schools, I taught nutrition classes to third through fifth graders at August Schilling Elementary. The sessions introduced students to balanced eating, the role of whole and processed foods, and the connection between diet and long-term health.
~40 students · 3 sessions