Two young boys in school uniforms sitting at a desk, reading and writing, with notebooks and a pink backpack on the desk. They are in a classroom with blue doors and various posters on the wall.

A light we carry forward.

About Us

Established in 2016, the Foundation grew from a growing awareness of how many people are deprived of opportunities that others may have been fortunate enough to receive. This conviction was strengthened through close exposure to the lives of factory workers and their families.

Inspired by the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, the Foundation is guided by the values of compassion, dignity, and service. Its work focuses on creating opportunities for education and growth, while addressing health, nutrition, and other challenges that disproportionately affect underserved communities.

At the heart of the Foundation’s work is a simple purpose - to awaken hope and dignity among those who have been left with fewer opportunities, and to help create the conditions in which people can learn, grow, become more independent, and thrive.

Sahgal Foundation was founded on a simple belief - that access to opportunity should never be determined by circumstance.

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Areas of Impact

Nutrition Literacy

Building practical awareness and understanding of nutrition, particularly among children and young people.

Education & Learning

Creating educational opportunities for children and young people from underserved communities.

Healthcare

Supporting access to essential healthcare, eye care and nutrition where affordability or awareness can be a barrier.

Women Empowerment

Supporting women’s education, economic independence and participation in society.

Community Welfare

Supporting older people, people with disabilities and others in vulnerable circumstances with care, dignity and support.

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Our Founders

  • A classroom scene with students seated and a hand raised of a student in the foreground, and a teacher standing in front of a chalkboard and a digital screen displaying writing in the background.

    Viney Sahgal

    FOUNDER-CHAIRPERSON

    “Kindling hope is very important to me. At the heart of our work is the belief that greater opportunities can change outcomes, and that we must remember those who have less fortunate circumstances and give back some of what we have been fortunate enough to receive.”

    About Him
  • A medical professional performs a procedure on a patient lying on a hospital bed, with three other women sitting nearby and observing in a room with beige walls and a window.

    Dr. Kusum Sahgal

    FOUNDER-CHAIRPERSON

    “To me, medicine has always been about more than treating illness. It is about listening, understanding, and making sure that people—especially women and those who are too often overlooked—have the opportunity to live healthier, more dignified lives. If what we have learned and been fortunate enough to receive can be used to create opportunities for others, then that is a legacy worth leaving behind.”

    About Her