Shillong, Oct 29: An empathy exhibition titled, ‘I am With You’ was inaugurated by Meghalaya High Court Chief Justice Soumen Sen here.
The event is being organised by the Project Empathy in collaboration with Assam Rifles Public School, Shillong to celebrate empathy as both an emotion and a way of living — expressed through the creativity and imagination of young artists.
It features artworks from various participating schools, each narrating stories of connection, healing, and shared humanity.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Justice Sen remarked, “Young artists, you remind us that compassion can be as simple as noticing someone’s pain, offering a helping hand, or celebrating another’s joy. ‘I Am With You’ will encourage us to reflect on how we treat each other, and how we can make our communities more caring and inclusive.”
Students of Assam Rifles Public School also presented an empathy song and a Nukkad Natak (street play), reinforcing messages of kindness, inclusion and understanding through art and performance.
Founder of Project Empathy Vibha Lakhera said the initiative envisions the establishment of the Indian Empathy Institution – an organisation dedicated to promoting empathy as both a concept and a lived experience. The founder highlighted that empathy education in schools can play a crucial role in addressing mental health challenges and nurturing compassionate young citizens for nation-building.
Director General Assam Rifles Lt General Vikas Lakhera emphasised the importance of empathy and community engagement. He stated, “Everyone deserves empathy, and Assam Rifles is positively engaged with communities in the far-flung and remote areas of the North East region.”
The exhibition will remain open to visitors till October 31 at All Saints Hall.
