A registered Canadian charitable organization (Charity Registration No. 829010511RR0001) dedicated to transforming lives in Gujarat, India. Provides educational funding through its Student Sponsorship Program for disadvantaged children up to grade 12 and beyond, along with welfare support, medical assistance, and social services for families. Over 700 students and 200 families have benefited from its programs. View Shukhar Philanthropic Foundation (SPF)'s website for more information.
Shukhar Philanthropic Foundation is a Canadian charitable organization that serves as a direct funding provider for disadvantaged students and families in Gujarat, India. Rather than acting as an intermediary, the foundation deploys resources directly to beneficiaries through various sponsorship programs.
The foundation operates multiple funding streams: the Education Sponsorship Program enabling children to attend school up to grade 12 and pursue higher education; the Welfare Sponsorship Program for low-income families; Medical Support Program for emergency healthcare needs; and Social Support services including transportation for seniors.
The organization maintains high accountability standards, with 96% of funds directly deployed to beneficiary programs. Founders and volunteers visit India annually at their own expense to oversee proper fund deployment. The foundation provides detailed impact reports through newsletters and featured stories.
Founded in 2005 by Razia Nathani Suleman in Gujarat, the organization merged with Gujarat Journey in 2021. Since inception, over 700 students have received educational support, over 200 families have benefited from welfare programs, and over 60 medical cases have been assisted. Current enrollment stands at approximately 150 students and 40 welfare families.