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.

Help Uday Pratap Singh Bhadouriya Get Life-Saving Heart Surgery

A little heart, a big fight, and a future waiting to unfold.

At just six months old, Uday Pratap Singh Bhadouriya is at an age when the world should be filled with familiar faces, warm embraces and the simple joys of growing up. His days should be about discovering new things, recognising the people around him and experiencing the little moments that make childhood special. But for Uday and his family, the beginning of this journey has brought an unexpected challenge.

A resident of Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, Uday has been diagnosed with a moderate-to-large perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), a congenital heart condition characterised by an abnormal opening in the wall separating the heart's lower chambers. His medical evaluation has also revealed dilation of the left atrium and left ventricle. His family initially noticed concerns around his growth and recurring cough, which led to further medical investigations and the eventual diagnosis.

Following his evaluation, doctors at Fortis Hospital, Manesar, have recommended early medical intervention through VSD device closure or surgical closure. At an age when his little body is still growing, timely access to specialised cardiac care is important. Uday is expected to be admitted to the hospital for treatment, which will involve specialised medical attention, an ICU stay and an estimated hospitalisation period of 7-8 days.

Behind this medical challenge is a family trying to make the best possible decisions for their youngest member. Uday belongs to a family of four, where his father is the sole earning member and works as a driver. With a reported monthly income of approximately ₹10,000, the family manages its everyday needs with limited financial resources. The estimated cost of Uday's treatment is ₹2,65,000, an amount that is difficult for his family to arrange on its own.

This is where we hope to make a difference.

Through Project Little Heartbeats, under its initiative Chhoti Dhadkane, Bade Sapne, Raise India Foundation is committed to supporting Uday's treatment at Fortis Hospital, Manesar. The Foundation has committed ₹2,50,000 towards the estimated treatment expenses. However, the journey ahead still requires support to help meet the remaining financial requirements and ensure that Uday can receive the care recommended by his doctors.

We invite you to become a part of Uday's journey. Your contribution, regardless of its size, can help bring him closer to the medical care he needs. For a family facing the uncertainty of a child's heart condition, knowing that others are willing to stand beside them can make an enormous difference.

At Raise India Foundation, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow up healthy, regardless of the financial circumstances of their family. A medical condition at birth should not decide the possibilities a child gets to experience in life. Through Project Little Heartbeats, we strive to make specialised healthcare accessible to children who need it, but whose families may struggle to afford it.

Uday is only six months old. He has a whole childhood ahead of him, filled with milestones yet to reach, places yet to explore and dreams yet to discover. We hope that with timely medical care and collective support, he gets the opportunity to experience all of it.

Let us come together for Uday. Let us give this little heart the support it needs and a future filled with possibilities.

Because little heartbeats deserve big dreams.

Project Little Heartbeats - Chhoti Dhadkane, Bade Sapne
Raise India Foundation