Shikshalaya

Education is our flagship project, through which we have positively impacted the lives of over 18,050 students across four states in India. Shikshalaya, our free learning center, has been operational for four successful years. Beginning in 2014, we initially supported underprivileged children by funding their tuition fees and conducting informal classes in volunteers’ homes. By 2019, our first formal learning center was established in Najafgarh, New Delhi, India. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we adapted by launching E-Shikshalaya.  Many families lacked access to digital devices, with either no smartphones or only one device used by the working family member. To address this, we distributed tablet phones to families, enabling children to continue their education. Today, our education centers in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh continue to thrive. Almost 750 students have passed out from our centers and are doing exceptionally well; some are employed, and one has even opened his own cyber center. Students who join our centers become part of the Raise India Foundation family, where we celebrate cultural events and festivals together. Our focus extends beyond academic development to encompass holistic growth. We offer personality development classes, yoga, physical education, and computer classes, aiming to nurture skilled individuals capable of reshaping their futures and impacting their families positively.

Chuppi Todo- Sharam Nahi Samman

"Menstruation is not a problem, poor menstrual hygiene is”Inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's call to action on India's 74th Independence Day, we launched the campaign "Chuppi Todo - Sharam Nahi Samman." This initiative seeks to address the alarming statistic that only 36% of women in India have access to sanitary pads, leaving millions to resort to unhygienic alternatives like husk or dirty clothes. Poor menstrual hygiene not only leads to infections but also contributes to the high rate of school dropouts among girls, denying them their right to education. At Raise India Foundation, we are committed to breaking the silence surrounding menstruation and providing support to women in need. Through our campaign, we distribute Dignity Kits to female construction workers at industrial sites across Delhi and the National Capital Region. These kits include essential hygiene and sanitary items tailored to the specific needs of women and girls in each community, including 15 sanitary pads, undergarments, detergent soap, bathing soap, and a towel. But our efforts extend beyond distribution. We conduct events and workshops that focus on menstrual hygiene and combatting the stigma associated with menstruation. In 2024, we have expanded our reach to slum areas, where we not only distributed Dignity Kits but also install pad vending machines and incinerators to promote proper sanitation practices.

Project Little Heartbeats – Baby Arya

Arya is a four-month-old baby boy fighting a rare and life-threatening congenital heart condition. He has been diagnosed with complex cyanotic ongenital heart disease, including CCTGA, ventricular septal defect (VSD), pulmonary stenosis, and dextrocardia. This serious combination affects the normal flow of blood and oxygen in his body. Since birth, Arya has experienced bluish discoloration, a clear sign that his body is not receiving enough oxygen. Doctors have advised urgent early-stage corrective cardiac surgery, without which his condition can worsen rapidly. With timely medical intervention, Arya has a strong chance of survival and the possibility of a healthy future.

Arya is currently receiving treatment at Fortis Hospital, Manesar, where his condition is being closely monitored by a team of pediatric cardiology specialists. His treatment requires surgery, intensive medical care, and close post-operative monitoring to stabilize his health and support his
recovery.

Arya comes from an economically weaker family. His father is a daily-wage labourer earning ?3,840 per month, and his mother is a homemaker. The family has no financial savings or access to medical insurance and is unable to afford the high cost of specialized cardiac treatment on their own. The total estimated cost of Arya’s surgery and hospital care is ?3,20,000. Raise India Foundation is contributing ?3,00,000 towards Arya’s treatment, and the remaining amount is being covered through hospital concessions. This support is crucial to ensure that Arya receives uninterrupted medical care at this critical stage of his life.

Arya is just beginning his journey in the world. At an age when he should be learning to smile, respond to voices, and feel safe in his parents’ arms, he is instead fighting for every breath. With the right treatment at the right time, his condition is treatable, and his life can be saved. Your
support helps us ensure that financial hardship does not stand between a child and life-saving medical care. Every contribution, every share, and every act of kindness brings Arya one step closer to a healthy heartbeat and a future filled with hope.

Together, we can help Arya heal.