Our Vision
To be India's most impactful grassroots foundation by 2030, recognized for transforming lives through education, livelihood, and community programs that bring dignity and opportunity to every person.
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About ENESTFoundation
Empower | Inspire | Uplift
Working alongside communities to build dignity and opportunity through education, skilling, rural development and livelihoods that last for generations.
Who We Are
Building ResilientCommunities from theGround Up
Founded in 2011, ENEST Foundation began with a single vision: no one should be left behind. What started as a small community effort now reaches thousands of families across rural and semi-urban India.
We design and deliver locally rooted programmes in education, skilling, rural development and livelihoods, giving each participant the knowledge and confidence to shape their own future.
Enest Foundation works as a catalyst in the cycle of change, complementing and supplementing government efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. We sensitise and partner with like-minded institutions and individuals to implement high-impact programmes that enable access, enhance quality, and help bring long term behavioural change at the grassroots.
Our Mission
To empower underserved communities through inclusive education, skill development, and sustainable livelihoods that create long-term impact.
The Values That Guide Us
- Integrity
- Radical Inclusion
- Direct Impact
- Local Innovation
Our Focus Areas
Empowering Communities Collectively
Education and Skilling
Bridging learning gaps for children and youth with after-school support, digital literacy and job-ready skills training that opens real pathways.
Rural Development
Strengthening village infrastructure, water access and sanitation so families can thrive where they live, without leaving home behind.
Livelihood
Enabling sustainable incomes through micro-enterprise, farming support and market linkages that help households build lasting security.
Gender Equality
Placing women's leadership and safety at the centre of our work, funding sustainable enterprise and inclusive local committees.
Our Core Team
Meet Our Leadership Team
Ananya Sen
Executive Director
Two decades of grassroots leadership across education and rural development.
Devendra Verma
Head of Operations
Builds field systems that keep programmes accountable and measurable.
Meera Nair
Community Relations
Connects villages, volunteers and local bodies into lasting partnerships.
Kunal Shah
Sponsorship Director
Leads partner fundraising and long-term corporate collaborations.
Our Trusted Partners & Collaborators
Be Part of Our Mission
Dignity Through Opportunity, Change Through Community.