SHAKUNTALA PODDAR WELFARE FOUNDATION

About us

The Shakuntala Poddar Welfare Foundation (SPWF) is a non-profit organization established with a deep-rooted commitment to transforming the lives of underprivileged children through quality education, art and craft, digital empowerment, and vocational training. We work to ensure that every child gets equal opportunities to learn and grow.
· Creating an equitable society
· Uplifting the lives of underprivileged children

Educational Straits

At a time when a large population is migrating to cities for employment, if anything is missing in between that is children’s connection to the reality of childhood and education. SPWF collaborates with these little children, families and communities through direct programs to create a better India with these human
resources.

What We Do

· Free quality education
· Skill-building and value-based education
· Mentorship and uplifting programs
· Monthly skill based competition to track their growth
· Community learning events and workshops
· Personalised academic support to every child

Our Mission

To Empower 500 children by 2026 with quality education

· To offer free accessible, quality education to every child
· To build confidence, discipline and curiosity for learning
· To uplift communities by nurturing educated and confident young citizens

Our Programs

1. Shiksharth
Activity-based classroom education
750+ kids enrolled in the last 7 years
50+ admitted to government schools till now

2.Skill Development
Creative skill and vocational training,Fun activities to learn skills, be creative, and becoming independent
5+ annual talent showcases organised

2. Aahar
Nutritious and timely meals for children
Regular meals distributed for years

Outcomes Of Programs
Our NGO distributed dry rations and cooked meals to approximately 250 homeless people daily for about 2 months.

We promoted hygiene and mask-making tutorials on social media. Our approach contributed to public health awareness and community strength.

Impact Stories

Story 1

From Doing Chores To Shining In School: Rupali’s Story
Rupali belongs to an impoverished family residing in Uttar Pradesh. Due to work, her whole family had to migrate to Delhi. The living, her father earned, used to get exhausted in his alcohol consumption, eventually leaving the financial needs of the house unfulfilled. Rupali’s mother suffered from illness making her unable to work. Thus, Rupali had to contribute to the earnings of the family. After completing chores at home, she used to work as a domestic help at other’s houses. Rupali had never gone to school. However, having a desire to study, she joined our project “Shiksharth”. She continued to learn with passion and determination despite several adversities.

Story 2

From Mischief to Motivation: Piyush’s Story
Aged 9, was initially known more for his mischievous nature than academic interest. However, his strong grasping ability and curiosity didn’t go unnoticed. With patient redirection and hands-on involvement in digital activities, his energy was gradually channeled into purposeful engagement. Today, Piyush is one of the most enthusiastic participants in computer sessions. He has developed a strong passion for typing, navigates tools like Notepad. . His transformation has not only improved his focus but also changed how both teachers and peers perceive him—no longer just a mischievous boy, but a fast learner with clear potential.