Education is often considered incredibly important for individuals and societies. It provides individuals with knowledge and skills, empowering them to thrive in their personal and professional lives. Education promotes critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and helps individuals understand and interact with the world around them. It plays a crucial role in shaping societal values, promoting social cohesion, and facilitating economic growth. Moreover, education is often seen as a means to reduce inequality, address social issues, and promote social mobility. Overall, education is widely recognized as a key driver of personal development, societal progress, and individual and collective well-being.

Health is of utmost importance because it directly affects the well-being and quality of life for individuals and communities. Good health enables individuals to lead fulfilling lives, pursue their goals, and contribute to society. It encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being. Physically, good health allows us to perform daily activities, maintain optimal functioning of our body systems, and prevent or manage illnesses and diseases. Mental health is equally crucial as it affects our cognitive abilities, emotions, and overall psychological well-being. It influences our ability to cope with stress, make sound decisions, and maintain positive relationships. Additionally, social well-being involves our connections with others, social support networks, and our sense of belonging in communities. Investing in health through preventive measures, access to healthcare, health education, and supportive environments not only has individual benefits but also contributes to the overall development and productivity of societies. Achieving and maintaining good health is essential for a fulfilling and meaningful life, allowing us to pursue other goals and experiences. People with better health are generally more capable of taking advantage of educational opportunities, pursuing careers, and participating actively in their communities

What we do - Uttam Foundation’s comprehensive and community-centric health programme takes primary healthcare services to the doorsteps of underserved communities in both rural and urban India. Following a two pronged approach, the programme provides curative as well as preventive services, addressing the gaps in availability, accessibility and affordability of healthcare.

Over the past decade, gender equality has been recognized as crucial not only to the health of nations but also to their social and economic development. The promotion of gender equality and women empowerment is a key aspect of UNDP’s Sustainable Development Goals. It involves promoting equal rights, opportunities, and access to resources for women, enabling them to make independent choices and have control over their lives. Empowered women contribute to economic growth, social progress, and sustainable development. They play active roles in decision-making processes, education, healthcare, and leadership positions. Women empowerment fosters a more balanced and diverse society, where women's voices are heard, their talents are recognized, and their potential is fully realized. It is a vital step towards building a more equitable and harmonious world for all.

WHAT WE DO? Uttam Foundation’s women empowerment programme Swabhiman, initiated in 2018, reaches out to marginalized and socially-excluded women with interventions in nutrition, healthcare, and livelihood. The programme capacitates women through innovative community practices, empowering them to seek healthcare and bring sustainable changes in the community, while also supporting them to become aware, skilled, and financially independent. Swabhiman also actively works to create a gender equal society, actively engaging men, and boys to participate in the process of women empowerment.

The youth comprises over one-third of the Indian population which in turn constitutes a major part of the labour force of the country. A country like India which has a huge young population can reap better benefits from the demographic dividend if its youth are better skilled and employable. It is crucial for the energy of the underprivileged youth to be channelized properly with proper direction to aid economic growth and nation building.

WHAT WE DO Uttam Foundation through its Livelihood programme connects the unemployed or underemployed youth from disadvantaged groups and communities with the sectors which have large growth potential in terms of revenue generation and employability. The staggering youth population underutilised in the job market because of a lack of requisite qualifications and training are upskilled, uplifted, and mainstreamed to become a part of the country’s growth story. The livelihood programme aims to complement the government’s vision and efforts under the Skill India mission, and is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 8.