Khelsakhi Foundation

Khelsakhi Foundation runs out of a house in Kothrud, specifically House Number 8 in Kanchan Jyoti. Shivtirtha Nagar is a pretty quiet residential area, which we like. It’s different from being in a big commercial block. We treat the place like a second home because we spend so much time here. There’s a small garden out front that we try to keep tidy. Inside, it's mostly tables and chairs and a few cupboards for our files. We started this because we wanted to do something for the girls and women around here. It’s not a formal thing with a lot of rules. We just sit together and plan what needs to happen. Sometimes the neighbors come by to see what we are up to. We try not to make too much noise. Kothrud has changed a lot over the years, but our little corner feels the same. We don’t have a big budget, so we do most of the work ourselves. If something breaks, we fix it. If someone needs help, we see what we can do. It’s a very hands-on way of working. We aren't trying to be the biggest organization out there. We just want to make a small difference in Shivtirtha Nagar and the surrounding spots. It feels more personal when you're working out of a house like this.