WORKING DEEP, CHANGING LIVES
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Foundation Name came into existence in 2024, born from a simple yet powerful conversation among a group of friends who had walked different paths in life—entrepreneurs, educators, healthcare professionals, and artists. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they shared a common question: “What more can we do with what we’ve been given?”
This question became the seed of something bigger. Having witnessed both the rise of innovation and the persistence of inequality in modern India, they realized that progress must be inclusive to be meaningful. Inspired by thought leaders like Peter Senge, who urged that “the challenges of sustainability and equity are no longer optional—they are essential,” they recognized that positive change doesn’t begin in boardrooms or policies, but in communities, led by those willing to act.
The years following 2020 brought intense reflection for many. With the world reeling from a pandemic, climate events intensifying, and gaps in education and health widening, it became clear that waiting for top-down solutions was no longer an option. The group decided to act, not as philanthropists, but as partners to communities—listening, learning, and co-creating solutions.
Thus, Foundation Name was formed—with a commitment to long-term, grassroots development. Built on empathy, collaboration, and accountability, the foundation works to uplift underserved sections of society by focusing on real needs and scalable impact. What began as a spark among friends has grown into a movement for social responsibility, driven by the belief that true change begins when ordinary people take extraordinary steps together.
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Aim to be one of India’s most impactful NGOs by creating sustainable change in the lives of underserved children and families through a life-cycle approach to development.
Inspire active citizen participation by promoting civic-driven change and encouraging individuals and communities to lead the transformation process
Commit to strong governance, innovation, and technology to build a transparent, scalable, and knowledge-led development institution.
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The Foundation aims to empower underprivileged children, youth, and women through quality education, accessible healthcare, and skill-based livelihood programs. The Foundation is committed to using effective methods and innovative technologies to maximize social return on investment (SROI), while upholding principles of transparency and good governance. It also seeks to align corporate social responsibility with grassroots development, and to engage and sensitize the privileged sections of society—especially children and youth—to drive Civic Driven Change.
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While our core mission as a development organization is to bring meaningful change to the lives of underprivileged children and families at the grassroots level, we equally focus on sustaining that change by engaging and sensitizing the privileged sections of society about their social responsibility.
Moving beyond direct community interventions, and with a vision for long-term, inclusive growth, The Foundation embraces the philosophy of Civic Driven Change—making civil society an active and accountable stakeholder in all our development efforts.
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We believe that education is both the foundation and the future of a better life: it empowers individuals with the ability to earn a living, while also broadening awareness on key issues such as health, rights, and responsible citizenship. It helps break the cycle of poverty, ignorance, and ill-health, enabling children to grow into self-reliant, informed adults. However, through our work on the ground, we quickly learned that a child’s education cannot succeed in isolation. If a child is unwell, school attendance suffers. If parents face financial or health challenges, the child may be forced to drop out and work. And if the mother is not healthy or empowered, the wellbeing of the child is also at risk. Each element of a child’s life is interconnected.
Our other initiatives—focused on healthcare, livelihood, and women empowerment—naturally emerged from this understanding. While children and education remain central to our mission, The Foundation follows a life-cycle approach that supports not just the child, but the family and community as a whole, creating a more sustainable and inclusive path to development.
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Social Venture Philanthropy
Social Venture Philanthropy (SVP) is a strategic model inspired by the principles of venture capital. Through this approach, The Foundation identifies and partners with credible community-based organizations to implement development projects. We go beyond funding—offering mentorship, capacity building, and support systems aimed at ensuring scalability, sustainability, and long-term impact. Our focus is to nurture leadership, instill accountability, and promote a culture of excellence within these grassroots partners.
Outreach
Under the Outreach model, The Foundation directly implements development initiatives that demand deeper engagement and intensive intervention. This approach is especially vital in remote or underserved regions where local capacity may be limited. By taking direct ownership of such programs, and actively collaborating with local communities, we ensure greater efficiency, professional execution, and improved social return on investment—leading to lasting and inclusive change.
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Credibility and accountability have always been the cornerstone of The Foundation, upheld through strong adherence to principles of good governance in all our operations and practices. We follow a robust four-tier system of audit and evaluation to measure the impact of our initiatives and to ensure complete transparency and responsible utilization of resources and funds.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our foundation, launched in 2024, is a newly established organization committed to contributing positively to society. We operate in collaboration with well-established and actively working foundations across the country. Our primary role involves raising funds and identifying meaningful projects and work opportunities, which we then channel to these partner organizations.
Currently, our foundation is registered online and does not operate through any offline branches. However, as we grow and expand our reach, we aim to establish physical offices in the future to better serve our mission.
In our short journey so far, we have successfully raised and distributed funds through 3 to 4 campaigns in support of trusted organizations. To further strengthen our initiatives, we are now offering internship opportunities. These internships are designed to bring skilled individuals on board, allowing them to contribute to our efforts while gaining valuable knowledge and experience.
Through our ongoing projects, campaigns, and partnerships, we aspire to build a stronger and better nation. Our commitment to this vision remains firm, and we look forward to making a lasting impact in the years to come.