Sampriti Service Foundation

We operate out of Sukanta Pally in Jhaljhaliya. The foundation is basically set up at Goutam Biswas’s place. It’s a residential area, so it feels very much like a local neighborhood operation. There aren't any big signs or glass buildings here. It’s just a house where we have a dedicated space for our work. Jhaljhaliya is a quiet enough spot, and Sukanta Pally has its own pace. Most of the people around here know us or at least know who Goutam is. We spend our days sitting around a big wooden table, going through whatever needs to be done for the foundation. Sometimes we work in the front room, other times we move to the back where it’s cooler. It’s a very informal environment. We don't wear suits or anything like that; it’s just everyday clothes. We might have a neighbor stop by for a chat while we are working, and that’s just how things go. The internet can be a bit spotty sometimes, so we end up doing a lot of things the old-fashioned way with pen and paper. It’s an honest way to work, and it keeps us connected to the people around us. We aren't trying to be some big, famous organization. We are just a group of people in Jhaljhaliya trying to stay busy and handle our responsibilities. The garden outside needs weeding, but the work inside usually takes up all our time and energy. It’s just a normal day for us here.