Manaskhand Swavalamban Foundation

Manaskhand Swavalamban Foundation is found at house number 22/1 in Pathri Bagh, Dehradun. It’s a residential area, so it feels more like a home than a business. We like it that way because it keeps us connected to the neighborhood. Pathri Bagh is a nice part of town, not too far from the main center but quiet enough to get things done. We work out of a few rooms in the house. There’s no big sign on the roof or a receptionist at the front door. Usually, one of us will just come to the gate if someone rings the bell. We spend our time working on various projects that help people become more self-reliant. It’s a lot of small tasks that add up over the week. We don't have a lot of fancy technology, just a couple of old computers and some mobile phones. The kitchen table often doubles as a meeting space where we plan what needs to happen next. It’s a very informal way to run things, but it works for us. Dehradun can get quite hot in the summer, so we usually start early to beat the heat. We don't have a corporate structure with managers and directors. We just all chip in and do what’s necessary. It’s a bit of a juggle sometimes, but we enjoy the simplicity of it. If you’re in the 248001 area, we are just down the lane. Most people around here know where house 22/1 is located.