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 Karya 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.
Karya 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 & CEO
Leads organizational vision, strategy and partnerships to implement low-cost, community driven nutrition interventions for underserved children
Co-founder & Director of Nutrition Strategy
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.
Dr. Vrinda Murugan
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Crafting our voice,
building our brand, and amplifying our impact.
Nupur
Legal Advisor
Helping us stay legally sound and future-ready
Nandini Solanki
Nutrition Awareness Facilitator
Dr. Divakar Jalasutram
Nutrition Awareness Facilitator
Harini
Nutrition Awareness Facilitator
Shruthi Rao
Nutrition Awareness Facilitator
Dt. Zohra Sania Khan
Nutrition Awareness Facilitator
Dt. Archana Goyal
Nutrition Awareness Facilitator
Harsha Vardhan
Nutrition Awareness Facilitator
Dr. Harsh Das
Nutrition Awareness Facilitator
Dr. Gowri Mamatha
Nutrition Awareness Facilitator
Adwaid Saro
Nutrition Awareness Facilitator
Koushik Reddy
Photographer/Videographer
Ashwaty Ajay
Content & Social Media Writer
Gnan Sai Yarlagadda
Field Volunteer Coordinator