LIONS QUEST IN INDIA FOUNDATION
Skills for Growing
Grade 1 - 5
Skills for Adolescence
Grade 6 – 8
Lions Quest: Empowering Young Minds with Social Emotional Skills in India Since 1993
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Lions Quest in India Foundation proudly presents the 5th Edition of Skills for Growing and Skills for Adolescence, our evidence-based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs for primary and secondary students.
Designed to empower young minds, Lions Quest fosters inclusive, caring, and supportive learning environments where every child feels valued and respected. Ideal for teachers, counselors, and educators, the program provides practical tools and resources to strengthen SEL, enhance school climate, and support positive student outcomes.
Program Goals
- Create a supportive learning community built on caring relationships, high expectations, and meaningful involvement for every child.
- Develop self-discipline, good judgment, and personal responsibility while equipping children with skills to resolve conflicts peacefully.
- Promote a healthy, positive approach to life, free from substance use, bullying, and other destructive behaviors.
- Strengthen children’s connection and commitment to their family, positive peer groups, school, and the broader community.
- Provide opportunities to practice good citizenship through activities that build character, empathy, and social responsibility.
Key Features of the Lions Quest SEL Program
Research-Backed Curriculum
The Lions Quest curriculum is evidence-based and developed through rigorous research to ensure it effectively promote students’ social and emotional growth. This proven approach equips educators to build emotional intelligence and resilience in learners.
21st Century Life Skills & Prevention Program
Prepares young people for holistic wellbeing by strengthening personal health, relationships, family life, active citizenship, and future employability—building essential life skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Time-Efficient 40-Minute Lessons
Designed to fit seamlessly into the school day, these concise, engaging 40-minute lessons make SEL instruction both manageable and impactful, maximizing student engagement and learning outcomes.
Seamless Integration with NEP
The program offers practical strategies to align Lions Quest lesson plans with the National Education Policy (NEP). Schools receive research-backed, ready-to-implement sessions that help address diverse learner needs and strengthen overall program outcomes. (Link to NEP).
Family and Community Engagement
The program includes activities designed to involve families and the wider community, extending SEL learning beyond the classroom. This collaborative approach creates a supportive environment at school and home, strengthening and enriching students’ social and emotional development.
Empowering Mind Enriching Life
An exclusive SEL program for adults
18 Years & Above
A comprehensive program for adults to enhance their Social Emotional Competencies to boost their personal growth
- Building self-awareness
- Strengthening self-management
- Enhancing social awareness
- Developing and sustaining healthy relationships
- Improving responsible decision-making
- Growing from Being to Becoming
Empowering Mind Enriching Life (EMEL) is a specially designed curriculum to strengthen Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies in adults. The program helps participants enrich their lives by deepening their understanding of self and aligning thoughts, feelings, and actions, leading to greater harmony and resilience in day-to-day life.
A Unique Annual Event of Celebration of SEL Skills
Rohit Mehta Lions Quest Week
26th August to 1st September
A unique celebration dedicated to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), featuring simple, fun, and hands-on activities. Throughout this week, students, teachers, parents, and community members come together to participate in meaningful experiences that build awareness and showcase the immediate, heartfelt impact of SEL in everyday life.
This initiative has made a strong mark as we have begun to:
- Create widespread awareness about SEL
- Establish the importance of Social and Emotional Learning in daily life
- Share fun and engaging ways to connect with SEL skills
- Prioritise the wellbeing and holistic growth of children
- Ensure direct involvement of schools, students, parents, and the community
- Encourage more participation for greater reach and visibility
- Promote impactful, centralised activities that amplify SEL message