Lotus Petal Foundation
Transforming Lives Through Education, Nutrition, and Livelihood
Established in 2011, Lotus Petal Foundation (LPF) is a Gurugram-based non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering underprivileged children and youth. Focused on three thematic areas—Education, Nutrition, and Livelihood—the Foundation has created transformative change for thousands of underserved individuals.What began in 2013 as a single-room school in a shopping arcade with six students has grown into a comprehensive educational institution—Lotus Petal Senior Secondary School—located in Dhunela, Gurugram, Haryana. Currently serving 2,000 students, the campus aims to accommodate 10,000 students once fully built, making it India’s largest philanthropic school for underserved children.
Key Initiatives and Milestones
Education: Creating Pathways to Success
- Lotus Petal Senior Secondary School provides high-quality, holistic education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Vidyasahyog (Digital Live Interactive Platform) delivers remote learning to 7,000+ students across 100+ government and non-profit schools in 15 Indian states. By 2027, the platform aims to reach 1,00,000 children.
Nutrition: Supporting Healthy Growth
A state-of-the-art kitchen and dining facility ensures that students receive nutritious meals, contributing to their health and overall development.
Livelihood: Enhancing Employability
Jeevika Skill Development Program, certified by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), equips youth aged 18–25 with skills in:
- Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
- Hardware and Networking
- Retail and Sales
- Hospitality
- Digital Marketing
The program has successfully placed 263 students in reputed organizations, enabling them to earn salaries 2x the per capita income of India and ensuring upward mobility.
Achievements and Impact
- 300+ alumni are pursuing higher education or working with leading organizations.
- Recognized as a Great Place to Work, ranked among the Top 20 NGOs in India to work for.
- Financial transparency ensures 90%+ of funds are spent directly on programs, with 99.7% of funds disbursed digitally.
- Statutory audits have been conducted by a Big 4 firm for five consecutive years.
- Programs are certified under 80G, 12A, and CSR Form 1, qualifying them under Section 135 of the Companies Act for CSR compliance.
Alumni Success Stories
- Saloni Raj, the Foundation’s first student, is now studying at a prestigious medical college.
- Gudiya Kumari has secured employment with a US-based multinational corporation.
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