Eenshine Yashika International Foundation

Down in Nallagutta, near Ramgopalpet, we’ve got this small spot at 2-3-349. The building number is 173/C, though it’s sometimes hard to find if you aren't looking closely. We go by Eenshine Yashika International Foundation. I know the name sounds a bit much for a small place, but we’re just a small crew working out of a tight space. The area around here is always loud with traffic and people moving about. We started this foundation because we wanted to connect our local neighborhood with some bigger ideas, maybe help out with education or small jobs. Most of our days are spent at old wooden desks, typing away or talking to people who walk in off the street. It gets pretty hot in the summer because the ventilation isn't the best in this old building. We don't have any corporate backing or fancy investors. It’s mostly just us putting in our own time and whatever money we can scrape together. We don't have a big sign out front, just a small one near the door. Sometimes the neighbors bring us snacks while we’re working. It’s that kind of place. We aren't doing anything world-changing, just trying to be useful right here where we are. If the power goes out, which it does quite often, we just sit outside and talk until it comes back on. It keeps us humble and connected to everyone else.