The East West Foundation was founded by Dr Natteri V Chandran in 1992, in response to the need to protect & care for abandoned, destitute & orphaned children. In India the number of abandoned children, especially females, is high & continuously on the increase.
Over the years The East West Foundation has become pioneers in delivering life changing initiatives for disadvantaged children & families in the surrounding 24 villages – over 40,000 people – empowering these communities to become self-sustainable in their own remote environments. (Edaikazhinadu Panchayat community, in South India)
Our successful five pillars of service – Children’s Rights & Relief, Health Care Clinics, Education, Community Development & Environmental Sustainability programs.
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Working with disadvantaged communities in rural India to provide long-term, sustainable improvements to quality of life through a range of relief and development initiatives.
Communities in rural India which are vibrant, healthy, and safe, and where each person has access to opportunities to reach their full potential.
The Foundation leverages resources, skills and expertise from around the world to promote best practice in the area of rural development and community empowerment.
The Foundation operates as a volunteer-driven charitable & educational foundation committed to working towards the development & empowerment of socially & economically marginalised communities in rural South India.
Operating expenses in India are A$300,000 per annum or A$820 per day. (Health & Children’s Rights equate to 67% of costs).
The East West Foundation operates through volunteers, with costs kept to a minimum. 95% + of donations received are utilised to provide critical services to the remote communities in South India. Only 5% is utilised for administration costs for bookkeeping & fundraising.
The East West Foundation operates around the world through fundraising organisations around the world.
