BELAKU Initiative
Imagine a child, bright-eyed and full of potential, sitting at home because her family cannot afford school fees or even a proper meal. Across India, millions of children face this reality—UNICEF reports that nearly 6 million children aged 6–14 are out of school, and countless others struggle with inconsistent learning due to hunger and poverty. This is the challenge that inspired the BELAKU Initiative.
BELAKU, meaning "light", is our way of bringing hope, guidance, and opportunity to every child who deserves it. Through BELAKU, the Chinivar Foundation ensures that children are not just fed, but also educated, mentored, and empowered to break the cycle of poverty. Our work revolves around three core projects: BELAKU Aahara (food support), BELAKU Shikshana (education access and mentorship), and BELAKU Shaale (residential support for holistic development).
BELAKU Values
Our initiative is guided by six core principles, forming the acronym BELAKU.
Six Core Principles
Values that guide our mission and approach
B — Balance
Supporting both food and education equally.
E — Empowerment
Equipping children and families for self-reliance.
L — Learning
Spreading knowledge as the pathway to freedom.
A — Accessibility
Making resources available to all in need.
K — Kindness
Acting with compassion and humanity.
U — Unity
Working with NGOs, partners, and communities.
Lighting the Path Forward
Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and fulfill their potential. BELAKU is a centralized platform ensuring that no child is left behind, addressing hunger, education, and personal development. By empowering children today, we are shaping the leaders, innovators, and change-makers of tomorrow. With BELAKU, we do not just illuminate a path for one child—we light the way for an entire generation.
Our Key Programs
Comprehensive initiatives designed to create lasting impact
BELAKU AAHARA
Ensuring food security by providing groceries to families and partner NGOs, supporting the most vulnerable communities.
Impact of the Project
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BELAKU Aahara 4: A Month of Giving That Grew Into a Movement
December 28, 2025 • Inspiring collaboration with Luxoft.
BELAKU AAHARA 3: Jana Seva Orphanage
November 20, 2025 • A Month of Warm Meals, Warm Smiles
BELAKU AAHARA 2: Vinyasa Trust
October 16, 2025 • Empowering differently-abled students
BELAKU AAHARA 1: Sri Sadguru Sai Charitable Trust
September 13, 2025 • Our first partnership
BELAKU SHIKSHANA
Enabling holistic growth for every child through education through private English medium school, growth, health and mentorship.
Impact of the Project
BELAKU SHAALE
Long-term vision: Establish a free, high-quality residential school offering holistic education and safe living conditions to underprivileged children.
Impact of the Project
Related Blogs
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