Philanthropic trust · Varanasi, India

Not alms. Agency.

Lola Foundation works alongside families in Varanasi, helping children learn, people earn, and households stand on their own with dignity.

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Based inVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
We focus onEducation, self-reliance, health, justice
Our beliefDignity over dependence
About the foundation

We don't hand out charity. We help people build their own way forward.

True charity is not giving bread, but giving the means to earn bread. Swami Vivekananda

Lola Foundation is a philanthropic trust in Varanasi, working with underprivileged children and families across education, healthcare, self-reliance and legal aid.

Our work is guided by a simple idea: lasting change comes from capability, not dependence. We help where help opens a door, a scholarship, a first small business, a doctor's visit, a fair hearing, and then we step back so families can carry on themselves.

Our people

The hands behind the work.

A family of doctors, an advocate, educators and enterprise mentors, giving their time so that others can stand on their own.

Dr. Rohit Singh, Healthcare
Dr. Rohit Singh
Healthcare
Dr. Shaleeni Singh, Healthcare
Dr. Shaleeni Singh
Healthcare
Dr. Ashish Singh, Healthcare
Dr. Ashish Singh
Healthcare
Dr. Pooja Singh, Healthcare
Dr. Pooja Singh
Healthcare
Advocate Ayushi Singh, Legal Aid
Advocate Ayushi Singh
Legal Aid
Sonal Singh, Education
Sonal Singh
Education
Ayush Singh, Self-Reliance
Ayush Singh
Self-Reliance
Anurag Singh, Self-Reliance
Anurag Singh
Self-Reliance
What we do

Four ways we open doors.

Each programme meets a family where they are, and aims to leave them more able to stand on their own.

EducationPhotograph: your students

Education Support

Scholarships, books and learning resources for children from low-income families, so school stays within reach.

Self-reliancePhotograph: a family enterprise

Self-Reliance

Seed funding and guidance to help families start and sustain a small business of their own.

HealthPhotograph: a health camp

Healthcare Access

Helping people reach basic healthcare and treatment they would otherwise go without.

JusticePhotograph: legal aid in action

Legal Aid

Practical legal assistance for those who cannot navigate the system on their own.

How we help

Reaching us is simple, and always on your terms.

We move at the pace that suits you, and we never intrude.

i.

You reach out

Share a few details through the form, or message us on WhatsApp. Tell us only what you're comfortable sharing.

ii.

We listen

We get in touch by text or WhatsApp to understand your need, and to find a time that works for you.

iii.

We help where it counts

We connect you to the right support, education, funding, health or legal aid, and stay with you as far as you need.

The greatest good is not to share your riches, but to reveal to others their own.

After Benjamin Disraeli
Support our work

Every contribution opens a door.

You can support the foundation directly by bank transfer. We are grateful for every gift, whatever its size.

Account nameLola Charitable Foundation
BankAxis Bank, Varanasi (UP) 221002
Account number919020088390885
IFSCUTIB0000287

After your transfer, please write to services@lolafoundation.in so we can thank you and keep you posted on the work you have made possible.

Get in touch

Tell us how we can help.

We welcome enquiries on education, self-reliance, healthcare and legal aid.

Phone+91 93722 39939
Emailservices@lolafoundation.in

You'll receive a WhatsApp or email asking for a convenient time. We will never call you without confirming first.