Founded in 2003 by a group of 10 like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds, Ekta Shakti Foundation (ESF) started its journey to improve the lives of women and children. Over the years, this not-for-profit organization has expanded its mission to support the holistic development of children, the differently-abled, youth, and women.
We began by providing mid-day meals to approximately 20,000 children in Delhi’s MCD schools. Today, we proudly serve nutritious meals to around 1 million children every day.
In 2005, Ekta Shakti Foundation launched the Radhika Skill Development Centre with a mission to empower women by providing them with vocational training and encouraging their active participation in the workforce. The center offers courses in tailoring, embroidery, and other income-generating skills, enabling women to become self-reliant and financially independent.
In 2006, the Foundation took another significant step by establishing the Brahmashakti Special School, a dedicated institution focused on addressing the unique educational and developmental needs of children with special abilities. Both initiatives reflect our commitment to inclusive growth, social equity, and community empowerment through education and skill-building.
Contributing to the national vision of a “Skilled India,” in 2018, ESF set up a state-of-the-art training center in Begusarai, Bihar, under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Through this initiative, 360 students from rural backgrounds received free skill training, earned recognized skill certificates, and were provided with placement assistance—opening doors to better career opportunities and brighter futures.
Our journey continues—with a strong commitment to creating opportunities, fostering inclusion, and driving positive change in communities across India.
Vision & Mission
Vision
A world of hope, kindness and positive action where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy and productive life
Mission
To catalyse ongoing positive transformation in the lives of people, especially disadvantaged children, youth and women through equitable opportunity and inclusive development efforts
Focus
We put children, especially girls and women at the center of our efforts. They are often the most disadvantaged and positive change in their lives can be transformational for the entire family and the next generation
Our Core Values
Belief
In the power of good
Respect
For one and all
Action
For positive change
Innovation
For creative solutions
Partnerships
Doing it together
Impact
Making a measurable difference
Credibility
For all we undertake
People affected by poverty
What Makes Us Different?
At Ekta Shakti Foundation, our work is driven by a deep-rooted commitment to sustainable change, not just short-term relief. What sets us apart is our grassroots approach—empowering communities from within by involving them in every step of the development process.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Each of our programs is carefully tailored to local needs, backed by data, community feedback, and on-ground partnerships. From education and healthcare to women empowerment and livelihood generation, our initiatives are holistic and interconnected.
Our transparency, accountability, and people-first mindset have earned the trust of thousands of beneficiaries and partners. With a strong network of dedicated field workers and volunteers, we ensure that every donation and effort creates a lasting impact where it matters most.
Over two decades of grassroots experience
Community-first approach
Transparent & accountable operations
Proven track record of social impact
Partnerships with government and civil society
Our Journey
2023
Partnership with Dabur for providing supplementary nutrition. Partnership with BMW, BSES Rajdhani , SMS India for Disability.
2021
Partnership with Unilever for providing supplementary nutrition to school children. Partnership with Knorr Bremse for environmental project.
2020
Established DDU-GKY centre at Chandauli, UP.
2019
ESF's Mid-day meal project expanded to the state of Assam which will reach out to about 1.5 lakh children every day.
2018
Received work order from Government of Andhra Pradesh to initiate MDM project in 3 districts of AP viz East Godavari, West Godavari and Prakasam.
This initiative is set to serve nutritious meal to 2.9 lakh children every day.
2018
ONGC provided fund for the purchase of vehicle for Brahmashakti Special School.
2018
Skill Development Centre established in Begusarai district, Bihar under PMKVY scheme, NSDC. The project provides skill training to 360 rural youth of the district.
2017
State Bank of India partnered with ESF and supported in the purchase of vehicle for Brahmashakti Special School.
2016
Procured health instruments for special children with the support of State Bank of India.
2012
Received appreciation from the Government of Bihar.
2010
Children from Brahmashakti Special School participated in National and International Level sports competition and got merit for the organisation.
2009
Mid-Day meal project expanded to 5 districts of Bihar with the support of Bihar Government reaching to nearly 6 lakh children.
2008
Established second centralized semi-automated kitchen unit in Delhi.
2008
Inaugurated second Brahmashakti Special School in Dwarka.
2007
Initiated capacity building and training workshops to build about 500 sustainable workforce in the state of Bihar.
2006
Started implementing Mid-day Meal initiative as a pilot project in 2 districts of Bihar namely Patna and Vaishali. The project catered to approximately 2.5 lakh children in the region.
2006
Initiated Brahmashakti Special School in Matiala to cater to the needs of differently-abled children.
2005
Started the first semi-automatic centralized kitchen unit in Matiala. This high-end unit is capacitated to serve more than 1.5 lakh children.
2005
Introduced Radhika Skill Development Centre for providing vocational training to young girls and women.
2003
Initiated Mid-day Meal service with the support of Delhi Government in 128 MCD schools and started serving hot cooked meals to approximately 20 thousand children every day.
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Dr. Satish Chandra
Dr. Satish Chandra is currently on the Advisory Board of Ekta Shakti Foundation. Dr. Chandra was a former Indian Government Public Servant. He worked with UNDP -Afghanistan, USAID, and Multilateral Supported -Programs on governance, policy, budget, institutional development, audit, monitoring, and evaluation (M&E), treasury, and investment management functions in India, the USA, and Afghanistan.
He has more than 30 years of international development experience, mostly in Afghanistan, and has worked in a range of public service areas for different public, not-for-profit and corporate sectors and led a team of a company-wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project for a US$50 billion organization. This included managing the restructuring of a business plan, oversight, and audit management for over 50 state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and there have been numerous high-level responsibilities that have honed his integrated public service competencies.