About Us

Who We Are

The Sangai Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation established with the purpose of contributing to the social, economic and environmental development of communities. Founded in July 2026 and formally incorporated as a Section 8 Company on 15 July 2026, the Foundation was created with a broad charitable mandate covering education, healthcare, skills and livelihoods, sustainable development, environmental conservation, entrepreneurship, humanitarian assistance and community welfare.

Our work is guided by the belief that development is most meaningful when people have the knowledge, capabilities and opportunities to shape their own future. We seek to work at the grassroots level while building partnerships with institutions, government bodies, communities, organisations and individuals who share a commitment to public welfare.

The Foundation is intended to serve as a platform through which ideas, resources, expertise and community participation can come together to address practical social and developmental needs.

We look beyond immediate assistance wherever possible and encourage solutions that can continue to benefit communities over the longer term. Our programmes are intended to reach people across different sections of society, with particular attention to children, women, youth and disadvantaged communities.

Vision

We envision a society in which people have access to knowledge, opportunities and essential support, and where communities are equipped to shape their own development. We aspire to contribute to a future that values human dignity, social inclusion, environmental responsibility and sustainable progress.

Mission

We work to address social and developmental needs through programmes that connect education, skills, livelihoods, health, environmental responsibility and community welfare. We seek to build capabilities, encourage self-reliance, support vulnerable groups and promote solutions that respond to the realities faced by communities.

Working Through Partnerships

We believe lasting development requires collaboration. We work with government bodies, institutions, communities, NGOs, CSR organisations and other partners to combine expertise and resources for effective action.

We believe that complex social and developmental challenges cannot be addressed by one organisation alone. The Sangai Foundation therefore seeks to collaborate with Government Departments, local authorities, educational institutions, communities, CSR organisations, NGOs, development agencies and other institutions. Through such partnerships, we aim to combine local knowledge with technical expertise, resources and institutional support to implement programmes effectively and responsibly.

What We Stand For

Our work extends beyond any single sector. We recognise that education, livelihoods, health, environmental sustainability and social wellbeing are closely connected. A young person may need both education and skills to find sustainable employment; a farming community may need better agricultural practices alongside access to markets and financial knowledge; and a community affected by environmental or humanitarian challenges may require both immediate assistance and longer-term recovery.

For this reason, The Sangai Foundation takes a multi-sectoral and community-oriented approach, allowing its programmes to respond to different needs while remaining focused on long-term development.

We seek to improve awareness and access to basic healthcare through health programmes, medical camps, preventive-health initiatives, nutrition and sanitation awareness, blood donation activities and assistance for people who may otherwise struggle to access essential support.

We support formal and informal education, digital literacy, computer education, scholarships, educational materials, career guidance and learning opportunities for children, youth and economically disadvantaged sections of society. We also seek to encourage access to emerging technologies and digital platforms as tools for learning and inclusion.

Agriculture and allied activities remain important sources of livelihood for many communities. The Foundation seeks to promote scientific and sustainable farming, organic practices, crop diversification, horticulture, water conservation and farmer capacity building, alongside initiatives in livestock, dairying, poultry, fisheries and aquaculture.

We promote vocational training, employability, entrepreneurship, financial literacy and capacity building to help individuals develop practical skills and pursue sustainable sources of income. Our work may include mentoring, incubation, enterprise development and support for self-employment.

Environmental responsibility is an integral part of our work. Our initiatives may include afforestation, biodiversity conservation, waste management, recycling, water conservation, renewable energy, climate awareness and other environmentally responsible practices that contribute to sustainable communities.

The Foundation also recognises the importance of research and evidence-based action in social development. We may undertake surveys, studies, impact assessments, documentation and publications relating to education, skills, sustainability, social welfare and community development.

Our Approach

Inclusive

Our programmes are intended to reach people across different sections of society, with particular attention to children, women, youth and disadvantaged communities.

Sustainable

We look beyond immediate assistance wherever possible and encourage solutions that can continue to benefit communities over the longer term.

Collaborative

We welcome partnerships that bring together government, civil society, institutions, businesses and communities around shared objectives.

Responsible

We are committed to carrying out our activities for charitable purposes and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Legal Identity

The Sangai Foundation has been incorporated as a Section 8 Company under the Companies Act, 2013, established exclusively for charitable and social-development purposes and without any profit motive.

Date of Incorporation: 15 July 2026
Corporate Identity Number (CIN): U85499MN2026NPL015659
Section 8 Licence Number: 188382
Nature: Not-for-profit/charitable organisation

All activities of the Foundation are undertaken in furtherance of its stated charitable objectives and for public benefit.

The Beginning

The Sangai Foundation was founded by a group of individuals united by a shared vision of collective commitment to creating a platform that can respond to diverse community needs and support initiatives that promote inclusive and sustainable development.

Founding Members: Shantosh Rizal • Ranjeet Luitel • Vivek Kaphle • Hari Bahadur Budathoki • Roshan Rizal

Directors: Shantosh Rizal and Ranjeet Luitel serve as the Directors of The Sangai Foundation, providing leadership and direction as the organisation begins its journey.

Be Part of the Journey

The Sangai Foundation welcomes individuals and organisations to join our journey through volunteering, partnerships and support. Together, we can turn ideas into action.

The Sangai Foundation is at the beginning of its journey, and we believe meaningful progress is built through participation. We welcome individuals and organisations to join us through volunteering, partnerships, resources and support. Together, we can turn shared ideas into effective action.