Kahani Time

Amid the rush of everyday life, stories create space for empathy, imagination, and togetherness.
In this video, Sabina Khatri, founder of Kiran Foundation, shares a powerful practice called Story Time where everyone in an institute, from gatekeepers to CEOs, participates in storytelling for children.

This inclusive activity builds empathy, breaks hierarchy, and nurtures a culture of connection, care, and inspiration. Learn how this simple tradition transforms classrooms and offices into emotionally safe, joyful spaces.

This video is part of the EU-funded “Building Safe and Happy Spaces” project, in collaboration with UNODC and NACTA.

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00:00 – Introduction by Sabina Khatri
00:08 – Everyone can tell a story
00:20 – Role of academic coordinators
00:39 – Involvement of all staff (drivers, IAs, CEO)
00:50 – Monthly storytelling rule
01:07 – Fables vs book reading
01:27 – Why children enjoy oral stories more
01:34 – Reading stories vs storytelling by heart
01:46 – Janitorial and caretaking staff sharing stories
02:07 – Everyone contributes to a child's growth
02:17 – Storytelling styles across family members
02:28 – Story Time at institutes and homes
02:42 – Children see everyone equally
02:57 – Power of grandparent stories
03:15 – Different storytelling styles
03:26 – Use of props instead of books
03:42 – Benefits for teachers, parents, and dry departments
04:08 – Story Time as a joyful break
04:24 – Why backend departments were included
04:47 – Resistance and eventual joy
04:57 – Stories used later by parents
05:04 – Stories as a lasting pedagogy
05:13 – Sabina’s personal storytelling memory
05:22 – Stories shape lifelong values
05:34 – Inspiration vs moralizing
05:49 – Realistic inspirations: kindness, empathy, love
06:14 – Stories that nurture and stay with children

Видео Kahani Time канала Kiran Foundation