Towards Equal Foundation
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka
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How we assist our grantees

The people we walk alongside.

Our primary objective is to empower causes, initiatives, and entrepreneurial endeavours dedicated to fostering a fairer world. We achieve this by offering direction, financial backing, and facilitating access to extensive networks and partnerships for enhanced impact.

At Towards Equal Foundation, our vision is simple yet profound — we aspire towards a more equal world.

Tamil Nadu

Tribal Health Initiative

Pioneering community-led tribal healthcare, agriculture and crafts in Sittilingi. TEF supports THI's work, including upgrades to their Farmers' Production Unit.

Since 2018 · Tamil Nadu

Porgai Artisans

A women-led artisanal society from Sittilingi reviving Lambadi hand embroidery. Their work has travelled from village exhibitions to international showcases including IOTA'24 in Perth.

Since 2018 · Bengaluru

People for Animals — Wildlife Rescue

Urban wildlife rescue and rehabilitation under Col. Navaz Shariff's leadership — including the Nocturnal Wildlife Rehabilitation Enclosure and Project Slither for safe reptile conservation.

Since 2019 · Bengaluru

Crow Trust

Founded by Mahendran Balachandran, fully sponsoring the education of children of caddies at Bangalore Golf Club.

Karnataka

BluFin Foundation

Led by Paralympian Sharath Gayakwad, creating inclusive sport and livelihood opportunities for marginalised communities.

Since 2025 · India

Tara Amma Scholarship for STEM

A TEF-led scholarship initiative supporting STEM students, named in honour of Tara Amma, opening pathways for under-served learners into science and technology.

Since 2025 · Bengaluru

St. John's Geriatric Centre

"A Ray of Hope" — geriatric care, rehabilitation and compassionate eldercare at St. John's Medical College Hospital, supported through Towards Equal.

Launching 2026 · Karnataka

Saranam

A grassroots palliative and end-of-life care initiative combining clinical, home-based and psycho-social care, in collaboration with public and private health providers.

More grantees

Other organisations we support.

Trusts, schools, hospitals and foundations across India that Towards Equal supports — alongside the work shown above.

Cartman

NICE

IISc

IISc Bagchi-Parthasarathy Hospital

Christel House Bangalore

Vidya & Child

Purple Cup — Enable India

CAUSE Foundation, Bangalore

HKWA

Map India

WTH

Chikmagalur Golf Club

Jawahar School Trust, Neyveli

Mahalakshmi Charitable Trust