Kaushalya Foundation

KAUSHALYA Foundation (KF) is dedicated to enhancing the socio-economic empowerment of both rural and urban underprivileged communities and fostering t Read morehe growth of youth within the state. The Foundation, established by a group of IIM-Ahmedabad graduates, is fervently committed to the comprehensive development of resource-scarce regions, addressing livelihoods, education, and health. Operating prominently in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh (UP), KF also extends its expertise internationally. The dedicated team at KAUSHALYA Foundation (KF) consists of adept professionals and experts, hailing from diverse backgrounds, including rural and agricultural development, with substantial experience in both core and cross-cutting domains. KF's mission is to create innovative models that enhance the quality of life, elevate income levels, and generate employment opportunities at the grassroots level, all through a holistic and equitable approach. The vision driving KF is the empowerment of the underprivileged, enabling them to lead lives of dignity while fostering social and economic well-being through knowledge, innovation, and transformative actions. The Foundation aligns with global goals by working to combat hunger, promote sustainable agriculture, encourage economic growth, ensure access to education and healthcare, and enhance gender equality.

Vision: Empowering poor to live a life of dignity and enhancing their social and economic wellbeing through Knowledge, Innovation, and transformative action. Mission: To develop models to improve quality of life, increase income and generate employment at the grass root level by an equitable and holistic development.

KF has worked with over 10,000 smallholders and poor communities addressing issues related to their livelihoods, education, gender-relations, health, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.