Who We Are · Est. 2020

Building stronger communities, one opportunity at a time.

Bargach Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation working across West Bengal, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh — creating access to education, digital skills, livelihoods, safe drinking water and sanitation for underserved communities. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 6, 8 & 17), we have positively impacted 1,40,000 beneficiaries through community-driven initiatives.

💧 Safe Water 📚 Child Education 💻 Digital Literacy 🛠️ Livelihood Skills
Since 2020 Bargach Foundation community work

"A child needs the right environment to learn. A family needs safe water to live healthier lives."

— Bargach Foundation Philosophy

Where We Began

Rooted in the communities we serve.

Established in 2020, Bargach Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to creating sustainable social impact through Safe Drinking Water, Sanitation, Skill Development, and Youth Empowerment.

Our work has grown around some of the most practical challenges faced by rural and semi-urban communities — limited access to learning opportunities, digital resources, employable skills, safe drinking water and sanitation.

Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 6, 8 & 17), we work to improve the quality of life for underserved communities across West Bengal, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh.

Our programmes bring together education, digital literacy, skill development, livelihood enhancement, safe drinking water and WASH — addressing these needs at the community level, one village at a time.

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What Guides Us

A vision for self-reliance.
A mission built on access.

Everything we do is anchored in two commitments — the society we want to help build, and the practical work that gets us there.

Our Vision Community empowerment — Bargach Foundation vision
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To build a sustainable, inclusive and self-reliant society

By empowering communities through education, livelihood opportunities, clean water and responsible development — so that people have the resources, knowledge and opportunities needed to shape their own futures.

Our Mission Sustainable development and livelihoods — Bargach Foundation mission
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Improving lives through sustainable development & stronger livelihoods

To improve lives by promoting sustainable development, strengthening livelihoods, expanding access to safe drinking water and sanitation, and creating opportunities for youth through skill development — reaching 1,40,000 beneficiaries across three states.

The Need

Because opportunity should not depend on where you live.

Community working together
On the Ground
Working alongside communities
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Creating pathways to knowledge,
skills, health & self-reliance.

— Bargach Foundation Mission

For many underserved communities across West Bengal, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, everyday barriers can make it difficult to access the opportunities that others may take for granted.

  • Limited learning resources can affect a child's education.
  • Lack of digital access can create new forms of exclusion — with only 30+ IT centres serving 20,000+ beneficiaries across 13 districts.
  • Limited professional skills can make employment harder to reach.
  • Unsafe or contaminated water can affect families and communities — 400+ safe water facilities at Dariyapur and 450+ villagers supported in Pingla.

We work to address these challenges through practical, community-focused initiatives — from safe drinking water and WASH to digital literacy, skill development and youth empowerment.

Our aim is not simply to provide short-term assistance.

It is to create pathways towards knowledge, skills, health, dignity, employment and self-reliance — impacting more than 1,40,000 beneficiaries through community-driven initiatives.

Where We Want to Go

A sustainable, inclusive and self-reliant society.

We envision communities where people have the resources, knowledge and opportunities needed to shape their own futures.

Community empowerment Our Vision
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Our Vision

To build a sustainable, inclusive and self-reliant society

By empowering communities through education, livelihood opportunities, clean water and responsible development.

Community commitment Our Commitment
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Our Commitment

Community empowerment & responsible action

This vision reflects the Foundation's commitment to community empowerment, sustainable development and responsible action across West Bengal, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh.

What Drives Us

Turning access into opportunity.

Sustainable development Our Mission
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Our Mission

Improving lives through sustainable development & livelihoods

To improve lives by promoting sustainable development, strengthening livelihoods, expanding access to safe drinking water and sanitation, and creating opportunities for youth through skill development.

Education and programmes Our Programmes
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Our Programmes

Education · Digital Literacy · Livelihoods · WASH

Our mission comes to life through programmes focused on education, digital literacy, employability, livelihoods, water, sanitation and community awareness — reaching 1,40,000 beneficiaries.

What We Work On

Four pathways towards stronger communities.

Safe water 01
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Safe Water

We work to improve access to safe drinking water while promoting awareness around sanitation, hygiene and responsible water practices.

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Child education 02
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Child Education

Through child-focused initiatives such as Alokodoy, we support children from underserved communities with learning opportunities and educational resources.

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Digital literacy 03
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Digital Literacy

Our Community IT Centres create opportunities for marginalised community members to learn technology and develop digital skills.

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Livelihood skills 04
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Livelihood Skills

We help youth develop practical, professional and employment-oriented skills that can contribute to greater financial independence.

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These focus areas reflect the Foundation's stated work around safe drinking water, sanitation, skill development and youth empowerment.

Our Approach

Listen locally. Act practically. Build sustainably.

We design our work around real community needs and long-term opportunities.

Listen and collaborate
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Listen & Collaborate

Understand local needs and aspirations. Work with communities, partners and institutions.

Act and empower
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Act · Empower · Sustain

Turn needs into practical programmes. Build skills, knowledge and opportunities. Create lasting community value.

Our Philosophy

We work alongside communities.

We believe communities understand their challenges best. That is why people remain at the centre of our programmes — from education and digital skills to employment and safe drinking water.

👂 Listen 🤝 Understand ⚡ Act 🌟 Empower
From Vision to Action

Programmes designed around real needs.

Alokodoy Education
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Alokodoy

A child-friendly coaching initiative supporting 50 children from Dokra artisan families with learning opportunities and resources. Established Sep 2025 in Purba Bardhaman.

Digital Literacy
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Community IT Centres

Free access to technology, digital literacy and job-oriented IT skills across 30 centres in 13 districts, reaching 20,000+ beneficiaries.

Skill Development Livelihood
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Skill Development

Training youth through partnerships with Utkarsh Bangla and Emami Foundation. and 700 job placements from Batch 3.

Water & WASH WASH
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Rainwater & Harvesting

Improving access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene — 33 taps in Dokra village (400+ villagers) and 3 purifiers in Patachitra Gram (500+ villagers).

The Difference We Are Making

Progress becomes meaningful when it reaches people.

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💻 0+ Digital Literacy
🏛️ 0 Community IT Centre
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📚 0+ Skill Development Training Programme
💧 0+ WASH Awareness
🏡 0 Alokodoy - Free Coaching Classes for Children
👩‍💼 0+ Women Empowerment
Stronger Together

Partnership makes greater impact possible.

We work with organisations, institutions, government initiatives and community stakeholders to extend the reach of our programmes.

🤝 Water.org 🤝 Finish Mondial 🤝 Emami Foundation 🤝 Utkarsh Bangla 🤝 Jana Small Finance Bank 🤝 West Bengal Police 🤝 Hooghly Rural Police 🤝 Vector Finance
Global Goals · Local Action

Working locally towards global development goals.

Our work aligns with four key Sustainable Development Goals:

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Good Health & Well-being
Healthier communities through safe water, sanitation and hygiene. 12,800+ WASH beneficiaries reached.
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Clean Water & Sanitation
400+ safe water facilities at Dariyapur, 450+ villagers in Pingla, and 33 taps serving Dokra village.
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Decent Work & Economic Growth
700 job placements across SBI Card, Fusion BPO, Zudio, mPokket, Bandhan Bank & HDB.
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Partnerships for the Goals
Working with Water.org, Finish Mondial, Emami Foundation, Utkarsh Bangla, Jana Small Finance Bank and more.
Explore Our Impact

Discover the Work Behind Our Mission

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Annual Report

Explore our impact & progress

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Learn more about our journey, our impact and the communities we work alongside.
The People Behind the Foundation

Guided by commitment. Built on responsibility.

Shri Rahul Johri

Shri Rahul Johri

Managing Trustee · Chairman

Smt Anisha Johri

Smt Anisha Johri

Trustee

Shri Prasanta Kumar Sahu

Shri Prasanta Kumar Sahu

Financial Trustee

The Foundation is guided by a dedicated leadership team committed to transparency, accountability and community-first governance.