The geographical areas we cover for the time being are the rural and the urban areas of the eastern Indian state of Odisha. It is our fervent hope that we would be able to implement our vision in the shortest possible time. Our people have waited too long to see meaningful benefits accrue to them. They have toiled and suffered, and yearned for many things that never came their way. We owe it to our people to deliver to them what we can. In the same spirit, I would request all our well-wishers including national and international funding organizations to support and encourage us in our right cause.

We pray to God to give us the strength and capability to achieve the tasks that we have set for ourselves. These are challenging times for nonprofit organizations — but they are also ripe for more meaningful examinations and new opportunities. These times call for bold leadership guided by a moral compass. We pledge that we will also try to better understand the needs of our community and will be more strategic in our response. Leadership requires that we sometimes walk a few steps ahead to identify impactful strategies; that we sometimes walk beside you to have a better grasp of where you are coming from; and that we sometimes follow your wise lead.

The promise to do good begins with the spirit of caring and empathy. If we can put ourselves in our neighbor’s shoes, we understand that a community only thrives when there is kindness, justice, equity, and inclusion. As we begin serving the community, we celebrate the accomplishments and progress that have only been possible because of all of you. We are inspired by current and former trustees, fundholders, donors, nonprofit staff and board, teachers, mentors, and all partners who believe in the simple premise of “together, we do better.” And with great humility and unwavering commitment, we are determined to do better every year.