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"I'm trying to build what I envisioned as a young girl, just caring for animals and doing whatever I can in this lifetime." - Dr. Rina Dev Animal welfare is often measured through rescues, rehabilitation, and conservation successes. But behind every rescued animal are people who dedicate their lives to this work, often quietly, and always with immense compassion. As part of the Upadhyaya Foundation team's visit to Riwild Sanctuary in Karjat on 23rd July 2026, we sat down with

How thoughtful communications can strengthen relationships with family foundations Communications are often viewed as a way for nonprofits to increase visibility, raise funds, or report on impact. While these are all important, we've found they also serve another, often overlooked, purpose: they build trust. At Upadhyaya Foundation, we've had the privilege of working with nonprofit organisations across different stages of their journey. While every family foundation has its o

Every July, as Disability Pride Month draws to a close, we're reminded that inclusion isn't a single line item in a grant agreement - it's a practice that has to show up in how we engage with an ecosystem and promote collaboration. At Upadhyaya Foundation (UF), we work across two areas that don't always get invited into the same room: arts and culture, and disability inclusion. Project Khushi emerged from an attempt to bring them together. AI generated picture The idea didn't