Parakaram Charitable Foundation

Parakaram Charitable Foundation is located at Plot No. 5 in the Jhilmil Industrial Area, over in Shahdara. Since we are in an industrial zone, it’s quite different from a residential neighborhood. There are a lot of small factories and warehouses around us, so it can get pretty loud during the day with all the machinery and trucks. Our office is just a small part of the plot. We’ve set up some basic desks and chairs, and that’s about it. We don't have any air conditioning in the main area, just some big ceiling fans that hum all day long. We chose this spot because it was affordable and close to the areas where we do most of our work. Being in East Delhi means we are right in the middle of things. We handle various charitable activities, mostly focused on the people who work in the nearby industries. It’s not glamorous work, and we often go home covered in dust. We don’t have a big staff, just a few dedicated people who show up every morning. We drink a lot of tea and spend a lot of time on our feet. Sometimes we wonder if we should have picked a quieter spot, but then we realize we are right where the people are. It’s just a practical, no-nonsense kind of place where we get things done. The traffic on GT Road can be a nightmare in the evenings, but we just wait it out.