Shivshakti Samaj Kalyan Foundation

Shivshakti Samaj Kalyan Foundation is located right in the heart of Patna, near Congress Maidan in Kadamkuan. You can find us care of Vanita Kumar, who is the daughter of the late Chandrika Ram. Being in Kadamkuan means we are in a very old and busy part of the city. There’s always noise and people moving around outside. Our foundation was set up here because this is where our family has been for a long time. We wanted to stay close to our roots while trying to do some good for the society around us. It’s not a polished operation. Our office has stacks of papers and mismatched chairs. We don't see the point in spending money on fancy furniture when there is work to be done. Most people who come by are just neighbors or people from the local market. We talk to everyone. It’s a very informal way of doing things, but it works for us. Sometimes it gets a bit chaotic with the traffic and the crowds, but that’s just Patna for you. We’ve learned that being accessible is more important than having a shiny sign. We handle various tasks throughout the week, often just helping people navigate local systems or organizing small meetings. It’s steady work. We aren't trying to be anything other than what we are: a local foundation in K.K. Kadamkuan trying to help out where we can. We just take things one day at a time.