Svastika Foundation

Svastika Foundation is located at 128 Gulmohar Park, in Flat number 12. This is in Lulla Nagar, which is a well-known part of Pune. The area is quite green compared to the rest of the city, hence the name of the park. We’ve been operating out of this flat for some time now. It’s a residential area, so we have to keep the noise down out of respect for the neighbors. We aren’t a big organization with hundreds of employees. It’s just a few rooms filled with computers and notebooks. Most of our work involves planning and talking to local groups. We like the quiet atmosphere here because it allows us to think clearly. The building is a bit older, with those wide staircases you don’t see much anymore. We don't have a receptionist or a lobby. You just ring the bell and someone comes to the door. We usually have lunch together in the small kitchen. It’s a very relaxed way to run things. We don’t feel the need to look corporate or impressive to anyone. As long as the work gets done and we are helping out where we can, we are happy. Sometimes the pigeons make a mess on the balcony, but that’s just life in Pune. It’s a comfortable, practical space for us to do what we do every day. We like it here.