Since 2021, the Ekam Initiative Foundation has stood beside Junoon Foundation with unwavering support and belief in our mission. What began as help with teacher sponsorships soon expanded into a holistic partnership that has played a crucial role in our growth as an organisation

With EIF’s consistent donations and guidance, we’ve been able to onboard passionate new team members, invest in the professional training of our teachers, and host impactful events for our students. Their commitment goes far beyond financial contributions; they've been mentors, partners, and believers in our cause every step of the way.

Ekam Initiative Foundation’s approach to giving is rooted in purpose and persistence. They’ve not only helped us navigate challenges but also enabled us to dream bigger. Thanks to their support, we are reaching more children, building stronger structures, and moving closer to our vision of a world where every child, regardless of their background, has the right to education, care, and dignity.

For these years of trust, generosity, and meaningful collaboration we are deeply grateful.

In December 2024, the warmth of the season was felt not just in the air, but in the hearts of our children thanks to Project Titli Udaan, an initiative led by Anandi Patel

What made this project truly beautiful was its origin: a creative fundraising effort where Anandi and her grandmother handcrafted and sold candles, trays, paintings, and other art pieces at a Christmas fair. The funds raised were used to provide winter blankets and essential items to our Junoon students, many of whom spend their days in harsh conditions with limited resources

This was more than a donation. It was a celebration of art, heart, and humanity. The handmade items symbolised not just creativity, but care. Every blanket distributed came with the warmth of intention, stitched together by love, effort, and the desire to give wings to our children’s dreams.

Project Titli Udaan reminded us that when creativity meets compassion, the impact goes far beyond what we see. It touches lives, builds empathy, and reminds every child that they are seen and valued

On 27th November 2024, the Ekam Initiative Foundation chose to honor the first death anniversary of Dr. Arvind Patel by nourishing 100 children at Junoon Foundation with freshly cooked meals. This act of generosity was more than a tribute it was a reflection of the life Dr. Patel lived, marked by compassion, service, and the relentless pursuit of bettering lives.

At Junoon, we often say that the greatest gift you can give a child is care. And on that day, care came in the form of a lovingly prepared meal, served with thoughtfulness and dignity. For children who have faced uncertainty and hardship, these meals offered not just sustenance, but a message: You are important. You are loved. You are not forgotten.

We are deeply moved that EIF chose to remember Dr. Patel in this way. It reminded us all that in loss, there is still room for giving. That legacies are not just carried in names, but in actions that continue to ripple through the lives they once touched.

May Dr. Arvind Patel’s life and values continue to inspire kindness, compassion, and the will to uplift others just as it did that day.