Sarthak Foundation started with the belief that no child should be left behind for being born into economic and social disadvantage. With a vision to have Happy Empowered Children, Sarthak Foundation reaches out to children to make them self-sustainable through education, socio-emotional strengthening, and skills, so that they are able to break out of abject poverty.

They embarked on this mission with a handful of children and no resources at their disposal, but relentless passion and a strong will to make a difference. This turned what began in 2013 with just 6 children under a tree in a slum to a mission covering 20 slums and 32 villages, reaching about 5000+ children today, 76% being girls.

Sarthak Foundation became a part of the community by setting up permanent safe spaces – Yellow Rooms – and creating a sustainable transformational environment for all the children in that vicinity. They work to foster happy, gender-equal, empathetic, educated, sensitive, and ethical human beings.

The Sarthak Foundation wishes to improve the quality of life for children and their families who live in slums and villages of India. They relentlessly work towards providing them various ways to improve the quality of their lives from the inside out and the outside in. Through education, values, and offering various programs and opportunities, especially for women, Sarthak provides pathways to higher education and to pursue careers, rather than, for instance, being married off as children/teenagers. 

The UPLIFT Foundation staunchly supports the Sarthak Foundation, acknowledging the remarkable impact of their dedicated efforts. Over the past five years, our active engagement on the ground has provided firsthand insight into the positive outcomes achieved by the Sarthak Foundation. Their transformative initiatives have not only fostered a profound sense of self-respect, but have also empowered children to choose and explore their creative outlets. Since 2018, we have been deeply committed to championing their mission, recognizing the critical importance of enabling children to tap into and activate their Inner Resources. Our support extends beyond financial contributions; we are driven by a genuine desire to encourage and uplift these young individuals, fully appreciating the depth of their humanity and the inherent power within their inner beings. As our collaboration with the Sarthak Foundation continues, we eagerly anticipate sharing inspiring stories and videos that underscore the remarkable impact of their programs on the lives of these children, their families, and their communities.