Theory of Change

How change happens at Agatsu.

Everything we do is ultimately in service of helping people move towards Self Victory — equilibrium with themselves and the world around them.

The conditions

Knowledge · Community · Safety

We create spaces and content that build understanding, genuine connection, and enough safety to be honest and ask for help.

The practice

Emotional Hygiene

When those conditions come together, people can practise caring for their inner lives — self-awareness, self-care, perspective-shifting, connection, self-expression and asking for help.

The outcome

Self Victory (吾勝)

Over time, people move towards equilibrium with themselves and the world around them — acting in line with their values and beliefs.

The logic model

From inputs to impact.

Inputs

A Community Centre, Therapy Clinic and Learning Studio; trained staff, Listeners and volunteers; the invisible systems of supervision, safeguarding and training.

Activities

Workshops, peer support, listening, therapy, creative and community programming, public education and resources.

Outputs

People engaged, sessions held, groups run, resources published — across English, Hindi and Marathi.

Outcomes

Greater self-understanding, stronger support networks, earlier help-seeking, and sustained emotional-hygiene practices.

Impact

A city where caring for mental health is part of everyday life — and more people living in Self Victory.

Read the full Theory of Change

A detailed version — with our assumptions, evidence base and how we measure outcomes — is available on request.