About SAMVAW Foundation
SAMVAW Foundation is not just a name; it’s a vision – a vision to empower, educate, and uplift communities towards a sustainable, equitable future. SAMVAW is dedicated to driving impactful, transparent, and scalable projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).
Founded by Prof (Dr) Shalini Verma ‘Lifoholic’, a visionary in impact leadership with over 30 years of experience across diverse sectors, SAMVAW Foundation embodies her hands-on approach to fostering sustainable development.
Prof Verma’s commitment to creating purpose-driven impact through different projects shapes SAMVAW’s initiatives, which range from training school teachers to introduce young minds to the SDGs through the GEM initiative, to fostering resilience and environmental awareness among college students through HOPE.
Her expertise ensures that SAMVAW’s initiatives – from empowering migrant women with green skills in BHARAN POSHAN to providing digital literacy for rural women entrepreneurs through UNNATI, to enhancing menstrual health and hygiene in underserved communities through SHAKTISHALINI, and engaging corporate employees in social responsibility via KARMA – are designed for lasting, measurable impact. Her unique, hands-on approach ensures that each programme is rooted in empathy, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable development.
Headquartered in Delhi, SAMVAW Foundation is a Section 8 company committed to fostering sustainability through a unique blend of capacity building and consultancy services.
The foundation works extensively in the areas of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
By focusing on empowering individuals and organisations, SAMVAW Foundation addresses key global challenges such as climate change, social inequality, and ethical governance. Through its innovative initiatives and programmes, the foundation aims to drive meaningful change at both grassroots and corporate levels.
Vision
To be a transformative force in the ESG space – building a sustainable, resilient future by integrating holistic well-being, responsible governance, and environmental stewardship – through advisory innovative education, capacity building, and consultancy in line with global sustainability goals.
Mission
To assist individuals, communities, and organisations with the knowledge to implement 17 SDGs, develop impactful CSR frameworks, and adopt robust ESG practices, fostering measurable positive change across sectors.
