Philanthropy Secretary 2025-27
In a world often overshadowed by challenges, Lipilekha has stood as a steadfast beacon of compassion, dedicating itself to uplifting lives through meaningful philanthropic initiatives. Guided by our mission, the organization has transformed generosity into action, and action into lasting change.
From the beginning, Lipilekha has embraced the belief that philanthropy is more than financial giving—it is the embodiment of love, empathy, and shared humanity. Over the years, the organization has launched a wide range of programs designed to address both immediate needs and long-term community growth.
• One of our most impactful initiatives has been supporting MUKTI, a non-profit socio-economic organization dedicated to transforming human development in the Delta region of Sundarbans (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and over 10 other districts of West Bengal since 2003. We provide funds to the MUKTI Support School situated in Bishalakshmipur, West 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. This school provides education to rural children from Class VIII through XII. Another portion supports the university education of six brilliant scholars from agricultural family backgrounds, selected under the Talented Student program (https://muktiweb.org/education-enrichment/).
• We have also added Udayan Shalini Foundation to our Philanthropic initiative. Udayan’s Shalini program for Kolkata, empowers young women from impoverished families to pursue post-secondary education or obtain employable vocational skills (https://udayancare.org/education-and-empowerment/)
• Additionally, we will continue to support Feeding Westchester (hunger alleviation programs in Westchester County), My Sister’s Place (an organization dedicated to ending domestic violence and human trafficking) and send funds for humanitarian efforts tied to large-scale natural disasters.
Beyond our formal programs, Lipilekha will continue to cultivate a spirit of service within the broader community. Volunteers, donors, and partners alike are encouraged to see themselves as changemakers. Whether through neighborhood clothing drives, food distribution events, or mentorship programs, our organization will create pathways for everyone to participate in the shared work of building a kinder, stronger society.
The ripple effect of these philanthropic activities is undeniable. Children who once faced barriers to learning are now thriving in classrooms. Families who once struggled in silence now find support and solidarity. Communities once fractured by hardship are discovering resilience through unity. Thank you for believing in the power of kindness. Thank you for answering the quiet calls of those who cannot always speak for themselves.
Let us continue this journey together, with open hearts and steadfast resolve. Every gift we give, no matter how small, is a seed of love—and from those seeds will bloom a brighter, more compassionate tomorrow. I want to end by giving my heartfelt thanks to all donors, volunteers, mentors and the philanthropic champions within our Lipilekha community. I encourage you to share any inputs and ideas for philanthropy. Please send an email to philanthropy@lipilekha.org.
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