About Us

Who We Are

The Utthan Foundation is an NGO working with communities across Uttar Pradesh on food security, education, livelihood, and care.

Our mission

The Utthan Foundation brings neighbors, volunteers, and partners together so help reaches villages and urban neighborhoods with dignity.

From community kitchens and school kits to livelihood workshops and local relief drives, we focus on practical support that families can feel — starting in Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh.

Community members sharing a bag of groceries

Our vision

We envision Uttar Pradesh communities where every neighbor can meet basic needs, learn with confidence, and earn with dignity — without waiting for help that never arrives.

Utthan means uplift. Our vision is a network of local care strong enough that villages and city neighborhoods rise together, generation after generation.

Teacher supporting children in a rural classroom

Our goal

Expand trusted, community-led programs across more districts of Uttar Pradesh — food security, education support, livelihood skills, and neighborhood care.

We aim to grow with volunteers, members, and partners so every campaign is practical, accountable, and rooted in the people we serve.

Women learning skills in a livelihood workshop