Manan

About Manan

A supportive community where individuals can seek help, learn, and grow

MANAN is a mental health support organization based in Kolkata, incorporating in 2026. We promote emotional well-being, reduce stigma, and serve communities through mental health awareness, essential donations, and blood donation camps.

Our vision

MANAN is a mental health support organization dedicated to promoting emotional well-being, spreading awareness, reducing stigma, and creating a supportive community where individuals can seek help, learn, and grow.

Working towards community welfare, support, and social awareness through compassion, service, and collective action.

We work across three programme areas: mental health awareness, food/groceries/clothing/study material donation, and blood donation camps - united by a commitment to community welfare and social awareness.

- Team Manan

Compassion

Every person deserves empathy, understanding, and a safe space to seek help without judgment.

Awareness

We spread mental health awareness and break stigma through open conversation and education.

Service

From food drives to blood camps, we turn care into action for communities across Kolkata.

Community

Collective action is our strength — volunteers and members building something greater together.

Our Journey

Milestones along the way

2024

A vision for change

Manan begins in Kolkata with a mission to support mental health, reduce stigma, and serve communities through compassionate action.

2025

Volunteers unite

Early volunteers and members join to plan awareness workshops, donation drives, and blood camps across the city.

2026

Official incorporation

Manan incorporates as an organisation, strengthening our ability to serve Kolkata through structured programmes.

2026+

Programmes expand

Mental health awareness, essentials donation, and blood camps grow across neighbourhoods with volunteer teams.

Ahead

A stronger community

Scaling our reach across West Bengal — more awareness, more drives, more lives touched through collective action.

People

The community behind Manan

From governance to on-ground programmes - Manan is shaped by people who believe compassion and collective action can change Kolkata.

Governing Body

Leadership & guidance

Founder members who steer Manan's mission, ethics, and long-term direction.

Founder member and Behavioral Therapist promoting mental well-being through compassion, empathy, and evidence-based practice.

Chhandita Sinha

Behavioral Therapist | Founder Member, Manan | Core Team Member, The Inner Circle

Founder member, former state badminton champion, and entrepreneur known for resilience, courage, and a heart of gold.

Poulami Basu

Former State Badminton Champion | Founder Member, Manan | Core Team Member, The Inner Circle

Assistant Teacher known for excellent communication, unwavering dedication, and an indomitable spirit.

Moumita Bhattacharjee

Assistant Teacher | Core Team Member, The Inner Circle

Core Team

Programme & operations

The people who shape Manan's day-to-day work - from awareness workshops to community care.

Assistant Teacher known for innocence, commitment, and a supportive, positive presence on the team.

Achira Dewanji

Assistant Teacher | Team Member, The Inner Circle

Advocate known for integrity, wisdom, and a strong sense of justice and compassion.

Indrani Basu Gupta

Advocate | Team Member, The Inner Circle

Cloud kitchen owner known for creative cooking, dedication, and making every dish special.

Debashree

Owner, Cloud Kitchen | Team Member, The Inner Circle

Mathematics teacher, trekking enthusiast, and nature lover admired for her warm, caring nature.

Sonali Barua

Teacher | Team Member, The Inner Circle

General Members

Community of support

Our general members who strengthen Manan through participation, presence, and care.

Arunima Dey

Teacher

Doyel Banerjee

Teacher

Lopamudra Saha Mondal

Housemaker

Ahana Mitra

Student

Bidisha Chakraborty

Self-employed

Kaushik Mittra

Service

Sunita Bhaduri

Designer & boutique holder

Trina Das

Teacher

Mili Bose

Small Business Owner

Tushar De

Self-employed

Bitan Chakravorty

Student

Volunteer Members

Hands that help

Volunteers who give their time and energy to Manan's programmes and community work.

Iman Bhaduri

Pritha Mondal

Sriparna Ganguly

Volunteer with us

Help at mental health awareness events, donation drives, or blood camps. Email us, or fill out our application form.

Apply to Volunteer

Get in touch

Head office - Kolkata. For partnerships, camp collaborations, or general enquiries:

hello@manan.support