Through education, advocacy and mentorship, the RISHI Foundation empowers disadvantaged children to lead healthy enriched lives and become agents of change.

Mission

We believe that every child has the potential to be a changemaker, a catalyst for positive transformation in the world. Our mission is to empower children to become compassionate leaders and advocates for a brighter future. Through our work, we provide children opportunities to emerge as impactful changemakers within our global community.

Highlights

Learning About Learning

September 1, 2025

Our piece just got published! An article written by RISHI Foundation in collaboration with Bindu Thirumalai on the Learning to Learn workshop was published in the Teacher Plus magazine. The workshop, held for our youth in February this year, offered practical tools to enhance the learning process - such as SMART goals and journaling for reflection.

Youth Conclave 2025

August 30, 2025

RISHI Foundation’s first-ever Youth Conclave this year brought together 230+ young people from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for a vibrant day of learning, dialogue, and peer mentorship. Focused on Health, Gender, Education, and Livelihood, the conclave empowered youth to connect, question, and advocate for change.

Hyderabad Marathon

August 24, 2025

On 24 September, 41 children from the Positive Running Program participated in the Hyderabad Run, successfully finishing distances of 10k and 21k among them. But it wasn’t only about the run, there was plenty of fun and some history lessons thrown in too!

Health & Learning Workshop

March 14, 2025

The Health Wellness Learning Workshop held in Byadgi, Haveri, Karnataka—part of the I’mPossible Fellowship—gathered 24 peers and 5 facilitators from Bangalore, Hubli, and Raichur. The two-day workshop focused on health, education, and personal growth, equipping participants with skills to enhance daily well-being and confidence.

Events

Youth Conclave

Footprints

Circle of Life

Programs

Our innovative programs foster critical thinking, artistic expression and community-driven problem-solving. Through multi-directional mentorship and local-global engagement, we guide children to become changemakers, initiating positive change in the world.

Positive Running

I'mPossible Fellowship

Changemakers

Meet the young changemakers who have weathered incredible adversities and are pioneering programs that are changing the world.

Gowthami Sathyanarayana

20y, Kolar, Karnataka

After losing her parents at a young age, Gowthami pursued a degree in Social Work. A former I’mPossible Fellow, she is now studying Movement Arts through a Diploma program. Passionate about dance, she dreams of starting her own dance school to inspire and uplift others.

Babu Seenappa

21y, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

Babu overcame rejection and adversity but was unbeatable in his goals to pursue a master’s degree in Social Work. As an athlete, he has participated in marathons worldwide. He leads the Positive Running Program, using sports as a tool to empower and transform youth.

Monica Tudu

19y, Boropahari, West Bengal

Proud of her Santhal heritage, Monica recently completed 12th grade and plans to begin nursing studies. She is passionate about her tribal identity and dreams of creating change in her community by sharing their stories and working toward a better future.

Kaleshwar

24y, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Kaleshwar is a committed youth mentor, guiding others to realize their potential through support and encouragement. His dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of young people makes him an inspiring role model within his community.

Siddaramu

25y, Karnataka

Despite losing his parents and being diagnosed with HIV, Siddaramu pursued education with determination. Now a mentor for the I’mPossible Fellowship, he is studying Inclusive Education at Azim Premji University and is dedicated to empowering others through education.

Meena

24y, Karnataka

Born with HIV and orphaned young, Meena completed her Bachelor’s in Social Work. A fellow in the I’mPossible Fellowship, she works as an Education Assistant at the RISHI Foundation and plans to pursue a Master’s in Wellness Counselling at Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore.

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The RISHI Foundation is registered as Rishi Children’s Trust under section 12A of the Indian Income Tax Act with tax exemptions under section 80G (PAN AAETR6754N).