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.

Little Heartbeats (Saving Satyam’s Heartbeat)

Satyam, a 10-year-old boy from Varanasi, was born with Down Syndrome. Life has been challenging for him and his father from the very beginning. His mother passed away when he was just a year old, and since then, his father, a priest, has been raising him single-handedly. With an irregular income of around ?6,000 per month, managing household needs itself is difficult.

Recently, Satyam began experiencing chest pain, breathing discomfort, and fatigue. Concerned, his father took him to Fortis Hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with a serious heart condition. They have advised an open-heart surgery at the earliest to prevent further complications.

The total package cost of the surgery is ?2,55,000. After hospital concessions and NGO support, the amount required is ?2,35,000. For a family already struggling to meet daily expenses, this cost is far beyond their reach.

Through Project Little Heartbeats, Raise India Foundation has taken up Satyam’s case. Our goal is to ensure that financial barriers do not stand in the way of his treatment. With timely support, Satyam can undergo surgery, recover, and continue his schooling with a healthier future ahead.

How You Can Help

Your contribution will directly support Satyam’s treatment expenses. Every donation, big or small, will ease the family’s financial stress and bring Satyam closer to a successful surgery.

We invite you to join us in supporting Satyam. Together, we can ensure he receives the care he urgently needs.

Be a part of this mission under Project Little Heartbeats and help give Satyam a healthier tomorrow.