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Education and Literacy
Learning is the first step toward every other opportunity. We work to widen access to quality education, strengthen foundational literacy, and encourage a lifelong habit of learning among children, young people and adults.
A not-for-profit company registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013
Many hands.
One purpose.
Aikattva Foundation works to build a more aware, capable and compassionate society, with a steady focus on people, communities and the environment we share.
Our Focus AreasSection 8 Company | Registered in India | Working across eight areas of public good
About Us
Unity is where lasting change begins
Aikattva comes from the Sanskrit idea of oneness. It is the belief that the wellbeing of one person is tied to the wellbeing of all, and that real progress happens when individuals, communities and institutions move together.
Aikattva Foundation is a not-for-profit company incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. We exist to serve public good, not private gain. Any surplus we generate is applied to our objectives and is never distributed to members.
Our work spans eight areas that shape how people live and grow: education, environment, health, human rights, skills, urban development, women's empowerment and youth affairs. We believe these areas are connected, and that lasting change comes from working on them together.
Our Vision
A society where every person has the awareness, opportunity and dignity to live a full life, and where communities act together for the common good.
Our Mission
To design and support initiatives that strengthen education, health, livelihoods and civic participation, and to build platforms where people can learn, connect and contribute.
Our Approach
We work with patience and integrity. We listen before we build, partner before we scale, and measure what we do honestly.
What We Work On
Eight areas. One commitment to people.
Our objectives cover the following areas of public good. Each one is approached with the same belief: people thrive when they are informed, healthy, skilled, safe and heard.
02Environment and Forests
Our wellbeing depends on the land, water and forests around us. We support efforts to protect natural ecosystems, promote sustainable living, and build environmental awareness within communities.
03Health and Family Welfare
A healthy family is the foundation of a healthy society. We work to improve awareness of physical and mental wellbeing, support access to preventive care, and promote the welfare of families.
04Human Rights
Every person deserves dignity, equality and a fair hearing. We work to spread awareness of rights and responsibilities, and to support people who find it hard to make their voice heard.
05Skill Development
Capability changes lives. We support practical, job-relevant skills and conscious livelihoods, helping people move toward work that is stable, meaningful and respected.
06Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation
Cities should work for everyone who lives in them. We support initiatives that improve living conditions, expand access to basic services, and create pathways out of poverty for urban communities.
07Women's Development and Empowerment
When women are educated, healthy and independent, families and communities grow stronger. We support programmes that build confidence, skills, financial independence and leadership among women.
08Youth Affairs
Young people carry the future and deserve a say in shaping it. We create spaces for young India to reflect, learn, build character and take part in the life of their communities.
Our Initiatives
Ideas put into practice
Aikattva Foundation brings its objectives to life through focused initiatives. Each one serves a specific community and carries our values forward.
MyndVerse
A community for conscious living
MyndVerse is a community platform for young India, built around a simple idea: a fully lived life begins with awareness. It offers a space to pause, reflect, and act on what matters, through thoughtful content, a self-reflection tool, and a growing circle of people who want to live with more intention.
Focus areas served
- Youth Affairs
- Health and Family Welfare
- Education and Literacy
More initiatives will be announced as our work grows.
Leadership
Guided by people who serve
Aikattva Foundation is led by a Board of Directors committed to transparency, accountability and the responsible use of every resource entrusted to us.
Aikattva Foundation operates as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, 2013, and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. We maintain proper books of account, file statutory returns, and follow the compliance requirements that apply to not-for-profit companies in India.
Get Involved
Work with us
Meaningful work is never done alone. If you share our concern for people, communities and the environment, we would be glad to hear from you.
Partner with us
Organisations, institutions and CSR teams who want to collaborate on programmes in any of our focus areas.
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Professionals, educators and students who want to contribute their time and expertise to our initiatives.
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Individuals and institutions who wish to contribute toward our objectives.
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