2021 marked the founding of Karandikar Foundation. In our inaugural year, we donated $7,303 across healthcare, education, and disaster relief, establishing our mission and core values.
2021 Donation Summary - Foundation Year
🏥 Healthcare: Our First Initiative
Donation: $3,000 to Sankara Eye Foundation
Impact: 100 cataract removal surgeries
Vision restoration became our first major initiative. Partnering with Sankara Eye Foundation, we funded 100 cataract surgeries in our founding year, establishing healthcare as a core pillar of our mission.
This partnership taught us the power of working with established organizations that have proven track records and efficient operations.
📚 Education: Investing in Futures
Donation: $1,800 to Sewa International
Impact: 5 children's education sponsored for a full year
Our education program began with 5 student sponsorships through Sewa International, providing full academic year support including tuition, books, and supplies. This established education as a core focus area from day one.
🤝 Community Support: Emergency Response
Donation: $1,501 to Sewa International
Impact: Disaster Relief & Recovery
In our founding year, we also responded to emergency needs through Sewa International's disaster relief and recovery programs, supporting communities during critical times.
Founding Principles Established
2021 established the core principles that continue to guide our work:
- Partnership Approach: Working with established, effective organizations
- Cost Effectiveness: Maximizing impact per dollar donated
- Measurable Impact: Tracking specific outcomes and lives changed
- Multi-Pillar Focus: Healthcare, Education, and Community Support
Our founding year taught us that even modest donations, when strategically directed, can create significant positive change in people's lives.
Join our mission: Contact us at karandikarfoundation@gmail.com to learn how you can help us expand our impact.