At Parivartan – The Change, our odyssey has always been anchored in dignity, empathy, and transformation. From our earliest days of strengthening the capacity of Panchayati Raj institutions to our present role as a multi-sectoral development catalyst, the mission has remained unwavering — to empower communities to reclaim agency over their lives.

Over the years, we have witnessed how a sewing machine can ignite financial independence, how a menstrual cup can shatter stigma and restore dignity, how a self-advocacy workshop can awaken a young mind, and how a health screening can save lives long before illness strikes. These are not isolated programs, but interconnected strands of a holistic vision — one where women lead with confidence, youth grow with resilience, families thrive in health, and even animals find compassion and care.

Our initiatives have been diverse yet deeply interconnected:

Women’s empowerment and livelihood creation through tailoring, mat-weaving, and entrepreneurial skilling.

Menstrual health and hygiene, reframed as a matter of justice, sustainability, and dignity, through flagship projects like Nidaan, Nirmala, and Swabhimaan.

Preventive healthcare, including Project Abhay for 14,000+ truck drivers and cancer screenings for rural communities.

Youth engagement, equipping more than 5,000 boys with self-advocacy, life skills, and gender sensitivity.

Animal welfare, through sterilization, vaccination, adoption, and compassionate feeding drives.

Sanitation and rural transformation, with Khedli Jeeta recognized as a model Open Defecation Free village under Swachh Bharat Mission.

Covid-19 relief, through the campaign “Let Not a Soul Sleep Hungry”, which fed thousands of people, animals, and birds daily, and supported artist communities in their darkest hour.

These endeavors, diverse in form yet unified in spirit, are our humble contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — from eradicating poverty to ensuring gender equality, from promoting health to fostering sustainable communities.

What I have learned in this journey is simple yet profound: true change is not transactional, it is transformational. It is not about delivering aid, but about enabling agency. It is not about momentary relief, but about building futures that sustain themselves with pride and dignity.

As we look ahead, I envision Parivartan scaling new frontiers — as a partner of choice for governments, corporates, and civil society — while remaining rooted in the compassion that defines us. Our resolve is clear: to ensure that no voice remains unheard, no need remains unseen, and no life remains untouched by dignity.

I extend my deepest gratitude to our supporters, collaborators, and most importantly, to the communities that have trusted us to walk beside them. Together, let us continue to script a narrative of hope, equity, and lasting transformation.

With determination and gratitude,

Dr Sangeeta Paul Budhiraja

Director and Managing Trustee

Parivartan – The Change