Vision, Mission, and Beliefs - Kolkata Foundation

Vision, Values, Mission, & Beliefs

To positively impact 250,000 lives by 2024, supporting disadvantaged children and families through education, women’s empowerment, and healthcare.

Take the high road: Be principled in all aspects of our work. Be thoughtful and measured in our efforts.
Set audacious goals: Find solutions that scale and then back it up with action
Think long term: Be there for the long haul. Stay resolute through difficult times.
Innovate continuously: Push to innovate and adopt the best ideas from around the world, while staying true to changing ground realities.
Collaborate to succeed: Continue to partner with peer organizations for ideas, fundraising and program execution.
Serve with gratitude: Approach our work with the deepest humility, knowing that we come from a position of privilege that affords us the opportunity to serve others.
Build an incredible team: The size of our impact will be directly proportional to the leadership and team we build.

Build a global network of volunteers, supporters, and donors to deliver on our vision.
Find, support, and monitor projects and nonprofit organizations in furtherance of our exempt purpose.
Help supported organizations imbibe best practices, scale-up operations, and multiply impact.
Promote chosen causes and celebrate successes of impacted lives.

When we educate children, we positively impact the individual, the family, the community and society.
When we empower women, we reduce domestic violence and human trafficking, and build stronger families for sustainable development of the community and society.
When we provide healthcare to the underprivileged, we improve their quality of life and bring back hope in living.