About Us

We Bring Changes to The World

Welcome, step into Danirasa Foundation, where women's empowerment is stitched and woven into every seam of our programs. At Danirasa, we uplift and empower women from all walks of life. We foster self-sufficiency and independence among women with needs through two vital programs: tailoring classes and our community kitchen initiative. Empowering women with skills can promote equal rights and drive more opportunities in a society where their voices are heard and valued.

Our commitments towards change: The story of impact and empowerment

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Why Choose Us

Nourishing Marginalized Communities

  • Our Vision
  • Our Mission
  • Our History

We envision a world where women are economically empowered, communities are self-sustained, and no one suffers from hunger. By fostering skill development, sustainable livelihoods, and collective well-being, we aim to bridge inequalities and build a society where every individual has access to dignity, opportunity, and prosperity.

Danirasa Foundation is committed to uplifting and empowering marginalized communities, especially women, by providing food security, skill-based training, and economic opportunities. Through our community kitchen, tailoring programs, and social initiatives, we strive to create a self-sufficient society where no one goes hungry and every woman has the skills to thrive independently.

Danirasa Foundation was born out of a crisis-during the devastating Chennai floods, when countless families, especially women, were left struggling for relief and rehabilitation. What began as an emergency response to provide food and essential aid soon evolved into a mission of empowerment.

Support Danirasa to Change Lives

Join us in our mission to provide essential meals to those in need through our community kitchen. Your generous donations of rice and funds will directly support our efforts to bring nourishment and hope to countless individuals.

*How You Can Help:*
Donate Rice Bags: Every bag helps us prepare nutritious meals.
Contribute Funds: Your financial support allows us to purchase ingredients and sustain our kitchen operations.

Together, We Can Make a Difference

Contact Us

Engage as a Volunteer

Your time, skills, and passion can bring about real change. As a volunteer, you can: Assist in our community kitchen, helping prepare and distribute nutritious meals.

Make a donation

Your generosity enables us to reach more people in need and expand our initiatives.

Get help

Ready to support and assist. We are here to assist with the needed help, guidance towards the solution, and a better future.

Sponsor as a partner

Support women’s empowerment by funding skill development and micro-enterprises.

Community kitchen

Because no one should go hungry

Danirasa Kitchen was established in 2017 in Pattabiram, Chennai, starting with a modest 400 sq. ft. space. By the end of 2023, it had expanded significantly to a spacious 5000 sq. ft. The community kitchen is one of our flagship initiatives. The primary motive of the project is to provide nutritious meals to people in need. We have already delivered more than 37 Lakhs of meals. The constant contribution of our donors, partners, and volunteers is helping us in achieving our motive. We have our experts and mega kitchen equipment, supplementing us to deliver high-quality food prepared in a clean and hygienic environment. And the meals are delivered on time in all circumstances.

Tailoring classes

Imparting skill and fostering Entrepreneurship

The main objective of the tailoring classes of Danirasa Foundation is to create a more practical economic opportunity for widows and destitute women living below the poverty line. We offer Tailoring skills to women free of cost. Although it is free, the quality is not compromised since the trainings are offered by professionally trained tailoring masters. On successful completion, the students are recognized and offered course completion certificates. Based on the certificates and acquired skills, women may start their own tailoring shops, get a job in any large tailoring shop, or get placed with any garment factory. Self-reliant and financially stable women can alleviate poverty, and help support their family with independence.

What People Say

Our home has mentally ill male and female street wanderers. The food you provide is really nutritious and healthy and or patients and we are really grateful for your contribution

Sr.Macreenamma

Parisutha Narkarunai Illam Charitable Trust

Many elders who stay in our home come from very difficult family conditions. Some have gone through mental distress and torture at their homes. We are grateful to Danirasa Foundation for providing food when we requested help to feed the inmates of our home.

S.Saritha

Board of Trustee Old age home

In the aftermath of the floods, many families, including gated communities, were struggling to put food on the table. We are immensely grateful for the timely and compassionate response of your organisation in providing food support to those in need. The essential food items have been a lifeline for families during this difficult time. Not only has it alleviated the immediate
burden of hunger, but it has also brought a sense of hope and solidarity to our community as we work together to rebuild and recover.

Mohan Munusamy

Board of Trustee FEMA Trust, Chennai
Advisor

Rtn S.Jayaraman

Rtn. S.Jayaraman - A Rotarian since 1991. Apart from being Founder Trustee of Nayanajyothi Trust focusing on Eye Donation Awareness Creation, He is involved with Many Trusts as Trustee or as Adviser. He was involved with Azim Premji Foundation Piloting their initiative "Community learning Centers" for 3 years. As Part of Rotary TEACH Initiative, involved in Providing E learning Systems to Government Schools. Providing refurbished computers through Sankya Vidhya Foundation, Administrator Role in a Senior Citizen's home... Always looking for opportunities to help the needy.

Supporter and Advocate

Sneha Jain

I believe that consistent kindness can create ripples of lasting change. I’m Sneha Jain, a long-time supporter and advocate for Danirasa Foundation’s mission of nourishing lives with dignity and compassion.