Rowan Foundation

We are based out of Bhiwandi, in the Mahavir Complex on Gouripada Road. Our space is Gala No 3 on the first floor of 716/7. If you’ve been to Old Gouripada, you know it’s a lot of warehouses and small businesses. It’s a gritty area, not some fancy business park, and that’s fine with us. We’ve been here for a while now. The building is sturdy, and we’ve got enough space for our foundation work. It’s a bit of a walk from the main road, but people find us eventually. We don't have a big reception area or a receptionist sitting at a desk. Usually, whoever is nearest the door just opens it and says hello. We spend a lot of time dealing with the logistics of what we do. Bhiwandi is a busy hub, so there’s always something happening outside in the yard. We started this because we saw a gap that needed filling in this part of Thane. It’s just a handful of us working here. We don't use big words or make grand promises that we can't keep. We just handle the day-to-day tasks. Sometimes the electricity cuts out or the road gets muddy during the monsoon, but we keep going regardless. It’s a real, working-class environment. We don't have time for anything that isn't practical. Most of our work comes through word of mouth from people in the complex or nearby galas. It’s just a simple, honest operation.