Ba-Dastoor Foundation

Ba-Dastoor Foundation is actually run out of Rajamma’s Residence in Valiathura. It is right near the UPS School, so we hear the kids playing during the day. Being in a house makes it feel more like a family project than a business, which is exactly how we like it. We started this because there were gaps in the neighborhood that needed filling. Thoppinakam is a busy area, but people still look out for each other. We spend a lot of our time just figuring out who needs a hand with what. It could be something small or something that takes a few weeks to sort out. We don’t have a front desk or a receptionist. If you come by, you’re likely to see us just sitting in the living area working on paperwork. It is an honest way to do things. We know the people in the school next door and the families on the street. Having the foundation at a home address keeps us grounded. We don't use big words to describe what we do. It is just about being there and being reliable. Sometimes we have a lot of people dropping by, and other times it is quiet. We just take it as it comes. The main thing is that we are part of the community here and we don't plan on changing that. It’s just us trying to help the folks around Valiathura.