Terra Gram Foundation

Our office is over on Teg Bahadur Road, number 22 to be exact. We are pretty close to Summer Valley School here in the Dalanwala area of Dehradun. It’s a well-known part of town with lots of trees and old houses. We like it here because it feels established and calm compared to the main city center. Our foundation isn't run like a big business. We don't have uniforms or a board room. Most of our planning happens over tea in the front room. We’ve been in this 248001 neighborhood for a bit now and we’ve gotten to know the families around us. Being near the school means there's always a bit of life and noise during the day, which we actually enjoy. It keeps us energized. We focus on local issues and try to keep our projects simple and effective. There’s a lot of paperwork involved in this kind of work, which we do our best to stay on top of. Sometimes the roof leaks a little when it pours, but we fix it and move on. We don't have a huge budget, so we make every rupee count. It’s a humble operation, but it’s ours. The main thing is just showing up and doing what needs to be done without any ego. Dalanwala is a great place to be based, and we feel lucky to have a spot here for as long as we can keep it going. Most evenings you will find us wrapping up the day's tasks and making a list for tomorrow morning.