Research

Throughout India, governments, and NGOs work for the betterment of society. Research is integral to identify issues and develop appropriate solutions for the same. At Gurukkal foundation, the scope for research is endless. Students with a scientific curiosity are encouraged to pursue research along with research scholars in relevant fields with sufficient support.

A dedicated research and analysis team functions in collaboration with various organizations, studying pertinent social issues such as education, health, environment, politics, economy, poverty, social evils, drug abuse, and the like, along with generating action plans for implementation of solutions.

Education

To close the gap between graduates & dropouts, Gurukkal foundation has implemented a back to school campaign, helping numerous dropouts return to formal education & obtain desired qualifications. Started in Karnataka, this campaign is the result of collaboration numerous institutions and we intend to increase our outreach in the future.

On a bigger note, Gurukkal has initiated a think tank & incubator to promote research and development. From seeking funding for projects to grass root level implementation, encouraging research & innovation, civil service aspirants, media, teaching, social work and contributing fields, and adopting capable candidates on a 5, 7, and 9-year plan, our efforts in nation-building are taking shape steadily.

Yoga

With the focus on a healthy lifestyle striving to create an empowering community, Gurukkal Foundation has organized a Yoga initiative. The foundation started this initiative to train the children of small villages and towns on how to perform yoga every day and also sponsor these youngsters who want to take it forward in their life. It is not only for the development of the connection between physiological, emotional and aesthetics but also to facilitate the holistic enrichment of the emerging generation endowed with competencies that promote personal and professional growth.

Multiple Intelligence Program

Gurukkal foundation aims to challenge the previous belief that academics and marks are the only indicators of intelligence.

Implemented on a school level, students are assessed for their abilities at an early age which helps facilitate a favourable environment suited to the needs of each individual. Assessment, counselling, & training along with prompt follow up are the services provided by Gurukkal in this frontier.

Adoption

To alleviate the troubles of the less fortunate, Gurukkal Foundation has brought about an adoption scheme. Widows and destitute families are assisted with basic necessities of food, healthcare and infrastructure. Essential for creating a means of sustenance, long term planning and education, ensure the upliftment of families living in sorrow.

Health

Gurukkal foundation has made strides in spreading awareness on the importance of health. Collaborating with central & state governments, Gurukkal foundation has helped channel resources to make quality healthcare accessible to all sections of the society.

Specific issues of wide concern such as HIV, cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, kidney disease, lung disease, mental health, road safety, blood donation, and more are addressed at various platforms created to increase awareness of the same. We have created a network of doctors, hospitals, and NGOs to connect with patients and provide them with a seamless experience.

Economy

Keeping in mind the different demands of rural and urban economies, strategic economic development plans are charted to achieve measurable and sustainable economic growth in urban and rural areas.

Urban

Business to business networking. Investment planning. Business management programs. Placement opportunities.

Rural

Make in India programs. Small scale industries. Agriculture & farming. Self-help groups & Self Reliance.

Personality Development & Soft Skill Training

Recognizing the importance of soft skills, Gurukkal foundation seeks to develop these essential qualities in the youth of today to help them achieve greater success in their personal, professional & social lives.

Rehabilitation & Counseling

From alcohol dependence, substance abuse and rehabilitation, creating counsellors & mental health practitioners, training them in managing children with special needs, intellectually disabled & contributing to suicide prevention, our collaboration with institutions and professionals helps us reach out to the ones in need.

Women & Children Empowerment Programmes

Working for the empowerment of women & children, Gurukkal foundation believes in giving people the tools they need to lead healthy & productive lives, ultimately reshaping families and communities.

Infrastructure

To ensure basic housing for all, Gurukkal foundation surveys families in dire need and provides housing facilities to them. Apart from housing, our activities in infrastructure development include setting up bus stops, shelters, small clinics and multipurpose halls that serve as guidance and training centres too.

Human Rights

Gurukkal foundation has been working to tackle social evils and secure human rights to all. Issues dealt with include child labour, discrimination, dowry, elderly abuse, injustice and corruption in the public service sector, police brutality and providing counselling & legal aid to the underprivileged.

Communal Harmony

Unity in diversity is the essence of Indian society. Gurukkal foundation has made attempts to foster communal harmony and brotherhood through inclusivity and awareness to strengthen the foundation of our nation.