Nurturing the most deprived children toward a brighter future
For over four decades, we have sheltered, taught and loved orphaned and destitute children — helping them grow into independent, honest and confident human beings.
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose is to give it away.”
Building peace and harmony through education, care and compassion
Service to Humanity Foundation works toward the educational, social, economic and scientific development of underprivileged communities. Through welfare activities and the establishment of caring institutions, our goal is to nurture feelings of universal brotherhood and sisterhood across society.
Dr Sashikanta Acharya
Founder & President · PhD, Mechanical Engineering, TU Berlin
A lifetime of selfless devotion
A visionary with exemplary selfless devotion, Dr Acharya has illuminated the lives of poor, orphaned and destitute children. He earned his PhD in mechanical engineering from the Technical University of Berlin, Germany.
Though he could have built a fortune for himself, he chose instead to forgo the material world and devote his entire life to the welfare of the most deprived children of our community — teaching them the value of science and the principles of living free from religious, gender, political and caste bias.
Now 84 years old, he continues to conduct women's awareness camps, health programs, science exhibitions, youth camps, environment awareness drives and a creche for the babies of working women.
Six orphanages established across Odisha
- Sisu Ashram, Jagatsingpur
- Rourkela Sisu Bhavan
- Manaba Seva Sishu Sadan, Sundargarh
- Manaba Seva Kanya Ashram, Bhadrak
- Ram Rukmani Sisu Sadan, Sariabar Patana
- Service to Humanity Foundation, Jagda, Rourkela
Raising children to stand on their own feet
The seedling of Service to Humanity Foundation was sown on 30th January 1981. Our objective is to rear orphaned and destitute children for a wholesome upbringing — developing a scientific approach to learning, free from non-scientific beliefs.
Led by principal instructor Ms Hemanta — fondly called “Ma” — children are raised with patience, love and care, so that every child may grow into a confident, honest and responsible adult.
What we do
Education
Primary schooling within the foundation, with older children attending nearby government middle and high schools.
Care & Counseling
A loving, family-like home for orphaned and destitute children, with counseling for the traumatized and abused.
Arts & Sports
Sports, music, dance and entertainment woven into the curriculum for wholesome, joyful growth.
Health Check-ups
Regular health check-ups for all children and staff, with records carefully maintained.
Transparency
Registered under the JJ Act of 2000, reporting monthly to the district judge with full compliance.
Community Awareness
Women's awareness camps, environment drives, science exhibitions and youth programs for the wider community.
Stories from those who have visited
The Service to Humanity Foundation is one of a kind, serving the most deprived and vulnerable children amongst the local tribal community. If one were to witness Dr Acharya with the orphan children, you can see the warmth and genuine love in their interactions. Ms Hemanta, addressed as 'Ma', truly treats every child like her own.
It's been a wonderful journey with the inmates of the Ashram, and we hope to continue it well into the future. The way the children are trained to be self-reliant, courteous and full of etiquette is commendable. The sacrifice of Prof. S. Acharya is to be seen to be believed.
Your gift keeps a child sheltered, fed and learning
The foundation runs entirely on public donations. Every contribution directly supports the care, education and growth of children who have nowhere else to turn.
- ₹2,150 covers a child's basic needs for one month
- Funds digitized learning, books and uniforms
- Supports sporting gear, instruments and vocational training
Donate via Bank Transfer
Donations are eligible for 80G tax exemption.
- Account Name
- Service To Humanity Foundation
- Bank
- State Bank of India, Jagda Branch
- Account Number
- 32520815914
- IFSC Code
- SBIN0014469
Registered as a charitable organization under the Income Tax Act (rule 17A/11AA/2C). PO–Jhirpani, Rourkela–769042, Odisha, India.