Adarsha Odisha leadership team at a community programme in Bhubaneswar
Our leadership team at a community programme, Bhubaneswar
Who we are

Where it started.

Our journey began with a simple belief: when someone is struggling, they should not have to face it alone.

As we reached out to children and young people eager to study, work and create better lives for themselves and their families, we discovered a much larger need. Many children were struggling not because they lacked dreams, but because they lacked access to the basic resources required to pursue them — food, shelter, education, guidance, safety and opportunity.

That realisation strengthened our commitment. Over time, our team expanded our reach across different regions, developing initiatives designed to support vulnerable children and young people at different stages of their lives.

Today, our work includes support through shelter homes, educational initiatives, food assistance, health and wellness activities, livelihood opportunities, guidance and helpline services.

Reach those who need help. Understand what they need. And stand beside them as they move forward.

Our mission

To make sure no child or young person has to face life's challenges alone.

Our mission is to ensure that children and young people receive the support they need, when they need it, regardless of their circumstances. Sometimes that support is education. Sometimes it is food, shelter, financial or material assistance, professional training, or health and wellness support. And sometimes it is simply a safe place and someone willing to listen.

We aim to meet young people where they are and provide practical, compassionate support that helps them move towards a safer and more independent future.

Our vision

A world where every child and young person is safe, heard and empowered.

We envision a world where no child grows up believing that poverty, exploitation or difficult circumstances have to determine their future — where every young person knows where to turn when they need help, education is accessible, and vulnerable children have safe environments in which to grow.

A world where young people don't just survive — they thrive.

What guides us

Our values.

Compassion

We listen without judgement and respond with empathy.

Dignity

Every person we support deserves respect, regardless of their circumstances.

Inclusion

Every child and young person deserves an opportunity to participate, learn and belong.

Accountability

We take responsibility for the resources, relationships and trust entrusted to us.

Empowerment

We don't simply provide temporary support — we help young people become more independent.

Collaboration

Lasting social change requires communities, organisations and individuals to work together.

Hope

We believe circumstances can change — and we work to make that change possible.

Safeguarding

The safety and dignity of every child we work with comes first, always.

Our approach

We listen. We understand. We act.

Start with the person, not the problem — we want to understand the individual behind the circumstances.

Listen

We listen to the individual, their concerns, circumstances and aspirations.

Understand

We identify the challenges they face and the type of support that may be appropriate.

Respond

We provide support directly or connect them with appropriate services and resources.

Empower

We focus on education, skills, confidence and opportunities that create longer-term change.

Follow Up

Meaningful support doesn't end with the first intervention — we continue to understand progress and needs.

Our impact model

From immediate support to lasting change.

Reach

Find children, young people and communities that need support.

Respond

Address immediate needs such as food, shelter, safety and essential assistance.

Rebuild

Support education, skills, confidence, health, wellbeing and personal development.

Empower

Help young people move towards independence, employment and a better future.

Our ultimate measure of success is not how many people depend on us — but how many people eventually no longer need us.

Adarsha Odisha felicitation and recognition ceremony
Governance

The people behind our mission.

Chairman: Surjya Raula

Our managing board brings together individuals from across communities who bring accountability, oversight and lived experience to our governance.

Adarsha Odisha managing board members at an annual programme
Managing board

Meet the people making the mission possible.

Behind every programme is a team of people working across communities to turn ideas into action — bringing together different experiences, skills and perspectives, but one shared purpose: to make life better for children and young people who need support.

TS
Tuna Sabat
Managing Board
SR
Sarat Kumar Raula
Managing Board
MP
Madhusudan Panda
Managing Board
RB
Rama Chandra Baidya
Managing Board
MS
Manoranjan Sasmal
Managing Board
SK
Suresh Kumar Raula
Managing Board
SM
Sunita Muni
Managing Board
SA
SK Abutahar
Managing Board

Board listing to be reviewed and confirmed by the organisation prior to publishing, including any duplicate name entries.

Our team

Suggested team categories.

  • Leadership
  • Programme Team
  • Community Outreach
  • Education Team
  • Social Services
  • Health & Wellness
  • Administration
  • Volunteers
  • Join us in building a better future.

    Together, we can help every child and young person find a safer path.