As medical students, we started our journey focused on learning how to treat diseases, perform surgeries and administer medications. We dedicated ourselves to understanding how to heal the body, believing our mission was to fix what had gone wrong. However, as we interacted with patients and witnessed their struggles, something changed within us. We began to realize that many of the health problems we were treating could have been prevented.
It dawned on us that we had been focusing too much on the tip of the iceberg "treating illnesses" while missing the larger issue. The majority of health issues could be prevented before they even started. We asked ourselves: What if people could avoid these diseases altogether through better nutrition, lifestyle choices and health education?
In India, malnutrition, protein-deficient diets and poor meal planning are widespread. These issues often go unnoticed, but they have long-term effects that can devastate lives. While medical innovations and new drugs are being developed, we realized that there is one powerful tool that remains underappreciated - FOOD !!
Food is not just nourishment - it is medicine. It has the power to heal, to prevent and to transform lives.
At Karyaa Foundation, we aim to make this knowledge accessible to everyone. We believe that small changes in diet and lifestyle can have a profound impact on a person’s health and well-being. Our mission is to provide affordable and easy-to-follow diet plans for people of all ages. We offer health tips, education and personalized counseling, helping people make healthier choices that will last a lifetime.
We understand that meaningful change requires collaboration. That's why we are building a network of physicians, nutritionists, lifestyle coaches, volunteers and people who share our passion for improving health. Together, we are connecting resources with communities in need, whether it’s an orphanage, a school or an elderly care home. We know that finding trusted services, especially when time and travel are limited, can be challenging. Our goal is to bridge that gap, connecting professionals with those who need their help the most.
Karyaa Foundation is not just an organization; it is a movement. We are committed to creating a future where everyone has access to proper nutrition and the knowledge to live healthier, happier lives. With your support, we believe we can make a lasting impact on the health of individuals, families, and entire communities.
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Leads organizational vision, strategy and partnerships to implement low-cost, community driven nutrition interventions for underserved children
Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Manages team of nutritionists and drives implementation in schools to scale measurable improvements in children's health and habits
Arun Gajjula
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Ensuring every rupee supports the cause effectively.
Murali Nandan Nagarapu
CTO (Chief Technology Officer)
Ensuring our online platforms are as impactful as our mission.
N. Haranath Babu
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Ensures all organizational operations run efficiently and smoothly.
Nupur
Legal Advisor
Helping us stay legally sound and future-ready
Nutrition Educators
Nandini Solanki
Community Nutrition Educator
Dr. Adwaid Saro
Community Nutrition Educator
Harini
Community Nutrition Educator
Shruthi Rao
Community Nutrition Educator
Dt. Zohra Sania Khan
Community Nutrition Educator
Dt. Archana Goyal
Community Nutrition Educator
Harsha Vardhan
Community Nutrition Educator
Dr. Harsh Das
Community Nutrition Educator
Ashwaty Ajay
Content & Social Media Writer
Gnan Sai Yarlagadda
Field Volunteer Coordinator