Partners
Advancing change together
Our global and national partnerships sustain impactful initiatives across India through diverse, collaborative projects.
Partner organisations that provide financial support to ESAF Foundation, enabling the execution of impactful programmes that drive social and economic change.
Current Partners
2025-2026
2023-2024
CLASP
CLASP (Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program) supported ESAF Foundation to deploy solar-powered irrigation systems integrated with micro-irrigation schemes in the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, and to establish solar-powered micro-cold storage (MCS) systems in the ASR district of Andhra Pradesh to improve post-harvest management.
2024-PRESENT
Partners Worldwide USA
ESAF Foundation is setting up Dairy Transformation Hubs with the support of Partners Worldwide USA to build an inclusive, sustainable, and equitable dairy value chain, ensuring fair pricing, reducing reliance on middlemen, and equipping small and marginal farmers with better market access and future-ready solutions.
2024-2029
National Dairy Development Board
With the National Dairy Development Board's support, ESAF Foundation is promoting a Fodder Farmer Producer Organisation in Tamil Nadu under the Central Sector Scheme – Cluster Based Business Organisation, contributing to the larger goal of establishing 10,000 FPOs across the country.
2023-2027
2010-2023
Normisjon, Norway
Normisjon supports ESAF Foundation’s Lahanti Institute of Multiple Skills to empower youth in Jharkhand through skills training, with the current third phase emphasising job readiness. Previously, the partnership supported communities impacted by stone quarrying with alternative livelihood training and improved market access.
2023-2026
2021-2022
Opportunity International Australia
Opportunity International Australia, with funding from the Australian Government, supports ESAF Foundation in enhancing rural women’s health and well-being in India through community-led initiatives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, their support provided vital education and vaccination services.
2022-2027
2013-2018
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
ESAF Foundation, with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) funding, is establishing 10,000 new Farmer Producer Companies across India. This project focuses on formation, registration, business support, credit access, and governance, building on ESAF’s prior experience with NABARD in strengthening FPOs nationwide.
2022-2025
Steel Authority of India Limited, Bokaro Steel Plant Jharkhand
Steel Authority of India Limited, Bokaro Steel Plant Jharkhand (SAIL-BSL) is partnering with ESAF Foundation to establish a craft-based centre in Bokaro. The centre provides design training in natural crafts, equips women and men from peripheral villages with production and marketing skills, and connects them to local markets to enhance their livelihoods.
2021-2026
National Cooperative Development Corporation
With the National Cooperative Development Corporation’s support, ESAF Foundation is promoting 15 Farmer Producer Organisations across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Jharkhand under the Central Sector Scheme – Cluster Based Business Organisation, contributing to the larger goal of establishing 10,000 FPOs across the country.
2019-PRESENT
Transform Rural India
Transform Rural India is supporting ESAF Foundation to intensify agriculture-based livelihoods and thereby promote village-level entrepreneurs in Jharkhand.
2019-PRESENT
Syngenta Foundation
ESAF Foundation, with support from Syngenta Foundation, is developing a center for excellence in agriculture and technology in Dumka, Jharkhand.
2018-PRESENT
ESAF Small Finance Bank
ESAF Small Finance Bank provides continuous support to the ESAF Foundation for initiatives spanning education, livelihood enhancement, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and disaster response, addressing critical needs in underserved communities.
2018-PRESENT
Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India, DDU-GKY
The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), GoI is supporting the ESAF Foundation to deliver the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) project. This is a government initiative aimed at skill development and job placement for rural youth.
2008-PRESENT
HealthBridge Foundation of Canada
The HealthBridge Foundation of Canada supports ESAF Foundation to enhance the accessibility of streets, public spaces, and markets in Indian cities through research and policy advocacy to promote health and well-being.
Past Partners
2024
2018-2019
UN-Habitat
UN-Habitat, through the HealthBridge Foundation of Canada supported ESAF Foundation to create inclusive public spaces in Kerala and renovate a market in Guwahati. These projects improved accessibility for people with disabilities and enhanced community infrastructure.
2022-2023
Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (TANSIM)
ESAF Foundation facilitated the formation of the Thoothukudi Agayathamarai Cluster, securing a ₹2.18 crore grant for 25 women’s self-help groups. This was achieved through TANSEED 3.0, a grant programme by TANSIM and Villgro, which supports innovative enterprises in agriculture, climate action, and livelihoods.
2022-2023
Rhema for the Nations
Rhema for the Nations (RFN) supported the ESAF Foundation in promoting sustainable agriculture and agro-based livelihoods by strengthening Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), improving market access, and facilitating infrastructure development.
2021-2023
AstraZeneca UK
AstraZeneca UK, through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) supported ESAF Foundation to combat non-communicable diseases among women and youth by strengthening the continuum of care for equitable and accessible healthcare facilities in rural settlements across Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Assam. ESAF Foundation holds CAF International Validation, underscoring its commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in nonprofit operations.
2021
Trent Limited
With the support of Trent Limited, ESAF Foundation enhanced recreational facilities for children in the Maniyan Kinar tribal settlement in Thrissur district, Kerala, by installing play equipment and improving play infrastructure.
2020-2021
Signify
SIGNIFY supported ESAF Foundation to install solar lamps in tribal settlements in Assam and Jharkhand.
2019-2020
FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank
In partnership with FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank, ESAF Foundation promoted clean energy solutions across six states, benefiting over 87,000 families through solar lanterns, cookstoves, and water purifiers, while providing technical guidance and supporting sustainable energy adoption.
2019-2020
Godrej Agrovet Limited
Godrej Agrovet Limited supported ESAF Foundation to improve livelihoods through farmer collectives, veterinary camps, pipe composting, and access to clean water in villages of West Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh.
2019-2020
LIC Housing Finance Limited
Following the Kerala floods, ESAF Foundation with support from LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL) reconstructed schools and Anganwadis and enhanced disaster resilience by strengthening community capacity.
2019-2020
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity supported ESAF Foundation to construct 25 new houses and renovate 50 damaged houses for people affected by the Kerala floods of 2018.
2018-2023
District Development Administration (DDA) of Jharkhand
The District Development Administration (DDA) of Jharkhand partnered with the ESAF Foundation to upskill bamboo artisans in Dumka, providing training in modern crafting techniques, bamboo saplings, and stipends to promote sustainable livelihoods.
2018-2021
Mukhyamantri Laghu Evam Kutir Udyam Vikas Board, Govt.of Jharkhand
The Mukhyamantri Laghu Evam Kutir Udyam Vikas Board (a Government of Jharkhand Undertaking) supported ESAF Foundation to create opportunities for self-employment and promote entrepreneurship in bamboo crafts, garment manufacturing, and footwear crafts.
2018-2021
Small Industries Development Bank of India, SWITCH-Asia
In partnership with the European Union’s SWITCH-Asia programme and the Small Industries Development Bank of India, ESAF Foundation supported underprivileged artisans in bamboo-based industries, connecting 40 Self-Help Groups to technical and financial resources. The initiative fostered eco-friendly jobs and sustainable MSME growth.
2018-2020
Skill Development Mission, Govt. of Kerala
Government of Kerala’s Skill Development Mission supported ESAF Foundation to develop a comprehensive curriculum and training programme to help develop an industry-ready workforce.
2018-2020
SAARC Development Fund
The SAARC Development Fund supported ESAF Foundation to establish a Common Facility Centre (CFC) in the Dumka Bamboo Cluster, Jharkhand, focusing on its creation and long-term sustainability.
2018-2019
Philips
Philips supported ESAF Foundation to install solar lamps on Majuli Island in Assam and partnered in Kerala, where floods had devastated Idukki district, destroying homes, public infrastructure, and leaving many villages without functional streetlights. In ten flood-affected villages, ESAF and Philips installed solar-powered streetlights, providing reliable lighting even during power outages and offering much-needed relief to residents.
2018-2019
Americares Foundation
ESAF Foundation, with the support of Americares Foundation, provided relief materials, shelter repair, and livelihood support to communities worst hit by the Kerala floods in 2018, followed by year-long rehabilitation efforts to restore livelihoods, agricultural land, and essential community infrastructure.
2018-2019
Care India
CARE India partnered with ESAF Foundation as an implementing partner for disaster relief projects funded by various organisations. These projects provided aid to rural communities affected by the 2018 Kerala Floods. Donors included Coca Cola Foundation, Habitat for Humanity India, CISCO Systems, BNP PARIBAS, Shell Global, HCL Foundation, PHILIPS, Shapoorji Pallonji Group, Barclays UK, and Godrej.
2018-2019
Confederation of Indian Industry
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) partnered with ESAF Foundation to provide relief materials to communities worst affected by the 2018 Kerala floods.
2018-2019
HDFC Bank
In partnership with HDFC Bank, ESAF Foundation supported the rebuilding of shelters in areas most severely affected by the 2018 Kerala floods, helping communities recover and restore their homes.
2017-2019
United Nations Development Programme
In partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, ESAF Foundation trained women farmers and micro-entrepreneurs in Karnataka by building producer collectives, providing skills training, and facilitating market access.
2016-2019
2013-2016
Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC)
The Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) supported ESAF Foundation in forming and promoting Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, facilitating business development, credit linkage, and governance.
2016-2017
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala
The Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala, supported ESAF Foundation to implement the Kaval Project, India’s first psychosocial programme for rehabilitating children in conflict with the law. Launched in 2016, it operates across Kerala, addressing the needs of both children and their families through psychological and social assistance.
2015-2023
Energy Management Centre-Kerala & Centre for Environment and Development
In partnership with the Centre for Environment and Development (CED) and the Energy Management Centre – Kerala (EMC), ESAF Foundation organised Urja Kiran campaigns across Kerala to promote energy conservation, advance sustainable energy technologies, and raise public awareness through research, training, and demonstration programmes.
2015-2016
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) supported ESAF Foundation’s Lahanti Institute of Multiple Skills to deliver tailored educational programmes for indigenous Santhali children in Jharkhand.
2015-2019
Danvik Folkehøgskole
Danvik Folkehøgskole supported ESAF Foundation’s Lahanti Institute of Multiple Skills (LIMS) - Phase 1 project. This project focused on equipping youth in the Dumka district of Jharkhand for employment through skills training.
2015-2017
YES Bank
YES Bank supported ESAF Foundation to establish Community Transformation Hubs to promote community transformation through children. These hubs provide children with academic support, opportunities to develop life skills, and platforms to advocate for their rights and lead positive change in their communities.
2013-2015
Vananchal Gramin Bank
Vananchal Gramin Bank partnered with ESAF Foundation to provide financial literacy and awareness campaigns for indigenous women in the Santhal Pargana division in Jharkhand.
2012-2018
JHARCRAFT
JHARCRAFT (Jharkhand Silk Textile & Handicraft Development Corporation Ltd.) partnered with ESAF Foundation to develop bamboo craft clusters for tribal bamboo workers in 22 districts of Jharkhand.
2010-2020
MicroEnergy Credits
In partnership with MicroEnergy Credits, ESAF Foundation implemented a carbon credit programme under the UNFCCC, with its clean energy initiatives achieving an 88.54% project rating and reducing 4,30,445 tonnes of carbon emissions by March 2020.
2010-2012
Lutheran World Service India Trust (LWSIT)
The Lutheran World Service India Trust supported the ESAF Foundation to enable health education and rehabilitation for stone quarry workers. ESAF trained communities in alternative livelihoods like bamboo craft and supported product marketing.
2009-2011
District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) – Sahibganj & Pakur
The District Rural Development Agency, Sahibganj and Pakur, supported ESAF Foundation to provide bamboo handicraft training in Dumka, Jharkhand.
2008-2015
Water.org
Water.org supported ESAF Foundation to ensure water and sanitation in the slums of Nagpur and Bhandara districts in Maharashtra.
2008-2012
CHF International
CHF International supported ESAF Foundation to focus on shelter advocacy under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) Scheme in Nagpur.
2007-2008
ABN-AMRO Foundation
Together with ABN-AMRO Foundation, ESAF Foundation trained 215 individuals in handicrafts and medicinal plant cultivation in Kerala, enabling skill development and improved income opportunities for the community.
2006-2011
Tearfund Australia
Tearfund Australia supported livelihood rehabilitation for tsunami victims in Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
2006-2007
Government of the Netherlands
The Government of the Netherlands partnered with the ESAF Foundation for the Jeevadhara Project under the Socio-Economic Unit Foundation (SEUF), enabling rural communities in Kerala to access clean water and sanitation through a community-managed approach, fostering long-term sustainability and local ownership.
2005-2010
Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)
With support from the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, ESAF Foundation facilitated the construction of a Common Facility Centre and provided machinery for Bell Metal artisans in Payyannur, Kerala. As an implementing agency for the Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojna, ESAF strengthened traditional craftsmanship, enhanced artisans’ skills, and created sustainable livelihood opportunities.
2005-2006
Habitat for Humanity International
In partnership with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), ESAF Foundation supported the reconstruction and repair of homes for tsunami-affected fishing communities in Tamil Nadu. Through the Asha Kiran Project and Project Jeevan Jyothi, ESAF rehabilitated 258 homes and rebuilt 71 houses in Neerody and Marthandanthurai, providing safe shelter for vulnerable families.
2005
Humanitarian Services International
In partnership with Humanitarian Services International (HSI), USA/Canada, ESAF Foundation provided livelihood support to the fishermen community in Vaniakudi, Tamil Nadu, following the 2004 tsunami. With HSI’s support, 99 families received 33 catamarans and 33 fishing nets, helping them restore their traditional fishing practices.
2004-2006
Food for the Hungry
Food for the Hungry and ESAF Foundation provided relief materials and food supplements to tsunami-affected families in Vaniakudi, Tamil Nadu, supporting the fishermen community in their recovery after the 2004 disaster.
2004-2005
Geneva Global
Geneva Global partnered with ESAF Foundation to provide relief materials and food supplements to tsunami-affected families in Vaniakudi, Tamil Nadu, supporting the recovery of the local fishing community after the 2004 disaster.
2004-2005
Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief (EFICOR)
In partnership with the Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief, ESAF Foundation provided food supplements and relief support to tsunami-affected families in Vaniakudi, Tamil Nadu, helping communities recover from the devastating impact of the 2004 disaster.
2003-2018
Kerala Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency
In collaboration with the Kerala Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency - Jalanidhi - ESAF Foundation introduced innovative water resource technologies, ensuring sustainable drinking water access through community-led planning, transparent governance, and social and environmental safeguards.
2002-2005
Kerala State Aids Control Society
In partnership with the Kerala State AIDS Control Society, ESAF Foundation raised awareness about HIV/AIDS and developed care and support facilities for people living with HIV/AIDS in Kerala.
2001
Oakseed Ministries International
With support from Oakseed Ministries International, the ESAF Foundation provided community-based primary health care for children of quarry workers in Chhattisgarh.
Memberships, coalitions, and advocacy platforms where ESAF contributes to sectoral discussions, exchanges knowledge, and supports common goals.
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India
In an ongoing partnership with the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, ESAF Foundation is delivering specialised training programmes in Solar PV System Design, Installation, and Maintenance. This initiative, in collaboration with the MSME - Development & Facilitation Office, Thrissur, and the MSME Technology Development Centre, equips individuals in Kerala and Tamil Nadu with essential skills for the renewable energy sector.
Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), Bengaluru
ESAF Foundation joined the Sustainable Mobility Accords (SuMA) programme by Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), Bengaluru, in September 2020 to enhance Cycle Day into a structured, measurable initiative. The programme promoted sustainable neighbourhoods through better urban mobility, community engagement, and eco-friendly transport solutions.
World Farmers Markets Coalition
ESAF Foundation is a member organisation of the World Farmers’ Markets Coalition (WorldFMC), a Rome-based international association dedicated to revitalising rural economies through farmer markets. By fostering direct connections between producers and consumers, this collaboration strengthens local food systems, promotes sustainable agriculture, and enhances livelihoods for small farmers worldwide.
UN Habitat World Urban Campaign
ESAF Foundation is an Associate Partner of the UN-Habitat World Urban Campaign, a global advocacy and partnership platform dedicated to making cities more liveable, inclusive, and sustainable. Coordinated by UN-Habitat, the campaign fosters dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and collective action to drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and shape a better urban future.
Bengaluru Coalition for Open Streets
ESAF Foundation is an active partner of the Bengaluru Coalition for Open Streets (BCOS), the organisation behind Cycle Day in Bengaluru since 2013. Through this collaboration, ESAF advocates for sustainable urban mobility, promotes cycling-friendly infrastructure, and encourages community participation in creating healthier, more accessible public spaces.
Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)
The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) and ESAF Foundation have partnered to advance sustainable development through the ESAF Chair for Business on Values at IRMA, formalised by an MoU that highlights their shared commitment to ethical leadership.
World Fair Trade Organization
ESAF Foundation is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), a global community and verifier of enterprises that fully practice Fair Trade.
Fairtrade India
ESAF Foundation is a member of Fairtrade India, working to raise awareness about sustainability, promote responsible consumption and production, and partner with businesses to build ethical, sustainable supply chains.
Micah Global
ESAF Foundation is a member of Micah Global, a global community of Christians working in relief, development, creation care and advocacy.
Donor Partners
Partner organisations that provide financial support to ESAF
Foundation,
enabling
the
execution of impactful programmes that drive social and economic change.
Current Partners
CLASP
CLASP (Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program) supported ESAF Foundation to deploy solar-powered irrigation systems integrated with micro-irrigation schemes in the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, and to establish solar-powered micro-cold storage (MCS) systems in the ASR district of Andhra Pradesh to improve post-harvest management.
2025-2026 | 2023-2024
Partners Worldwide USA
ESAF Foundation is setting up Dairy Transformation Hubs with the support of Partners Worldwide USA to build an inclusive, sustainable, and equitable dairy value chain, ensuring fair pricing, reducing reliance on middlemen, and equipping small and marginal farmers with better market access and future-ready solutions.
2024-PRESENT
National Dairy Development Board
With the National Dairy Development Board's support, ESAF Foundation is promoting a Fodder Farmer Producer Organisation in Tamil Nadu under the Central Sector Scheme – Cluster Based Business Organisation, contributing to the larger goal of establishing 10,000 FPOs across the country.
2024-2029
Normisjon, Norway
Normisjon supports ESAF Foundation’s Lahanti Institute of Multiple Skills to empower youth in Jharkhand through skills training, with the current third phase emphasising job readiness. Previously, the partnership supported communities impacted by stone quarrying with alternative livelihood training and improved market access.
2023-2027 | 2010-2023
Opportunity International Australia
Opportunity International Australia, with funding from the Australian Government, supports ESAF Foundation in enhancing rural women’s health and well-being in India through community-led initiatives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, their support provided vital education and vaccination services.
2023-2026 | 2021-2022
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
ESAF Foundation, with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) funding, is establishing 10,000 new Farmer Producer Companies across India. This project focuses on formation, registration, business support, credit access, and governance, building on ESAF’s prior experience with NABARD in strengthening FPOs nationwide.
2022-2027 | 2013-2018
Steel Authority of India Limited, Bokaro Steel Plant Jharkhand
Steel Authority of India Limited, Bokaro Steel Plant Jharkhand (SAIL-BSL) is partnering with ESAF Foundation to establish a craft-based centre in Bokaro. The centre provides design training in natural crafts, equips women and men from peripheral villages with production and marketing skills, and connects them to local markets to enhance their livelihoods.
2022-2025
National Cooperative Development Corporation
With the National Cooperative Development Corporation’s support, ESAF Foundation is promoting 15 Farmer Producer Organisations across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Jharkhand under the Central Sector Scheme – Cluster Based Business Organisation, contributing to the larger goal of establishing 10,000 FPOs across the country.
2021-2026
Transform Rural India
Transform Rural India is supporting ESAF Foundation to intensify agriculture-based livelihoods and thereby promote village-level entrepreneurs in Jharkhand.
2019-PRESENT
Syngenta Foundation
ESAF Foundation, with support from Syngenta Foundation, is developing a center for excellence in agriculture and technology in Dumka, Jharkhand.
2019-PRESENT
ESAF Small Finance Bank
ESAF Small Finance Bank provides continuous support to the ESAF Foundation for initiatives spanning education, livelihood enhancement, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and disaster response, addressing critical needs in underserved communities.
2018-PRESENT
Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India, DDU-GKY
The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), GoI is supporting the ESAF Foundation to deliver the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) project. This is a government initiative aimed at skill development and job placement for rural youth.
2018-PRESENT
HealthBridge Foundation of Canada
The HealthBridge Foundation of Canada supports ESAF Foundation to enhance the accessibility of streets, public spaces, and markets in Indian cities through research and policy advocacy to promote health and well-being.
2008-PRESENT
Past Partners
UN-Habitat
UN-Habitat, through the HealthBridge Foundation of Canada supported ESAF Foundation to create inclusive public spaces in Kerala and renovate a market in Guwahati. These projects improved accessibility for people with disabilities and enhanced community infrastructure.
2024 | 2018-2019
Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (TANSIM)
ESAF Foundation facilitated the formation of the Thoothukudi Agayathamarai Cluster, securing a ₹2.18 crore grant for 25 women’s self-help groups. This was achieved through TANSEED 3.0, a grant programme by TANSIM and Villgro, which supports innovative enterprises in agriculture, climate action, and livelihoods.
2022-2023
Rhema for the Nations
Rhema for the Nations (RFN) supported the ESAF Foundation in promoting sustainable agriculture and agro-based livelihoods by strengthening Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), improving market access, and facilitating infrastructure development.
2022-2023
AstraZeneca UK
AstraZeneca UK, through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) supported ESAF Foundation to combat non-communicable diseases among women and youth by strengthening the continuum of care for equitable and accessible healthcare facilities in rural settlements across Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Assam. ESAF Foundation holds CAF International Validation, underscoring its commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in nonprofit operations.
2021-2023
Trent Limited
With the support of Trent Limited, ESAF Foundation enhanced recreational facilities for children in the Maniyan Kinar tribal settlement in Thrissur district, Kerala, by installing play equipment and improving play infrastructure.
2021
Signify
SIGNIFY supported ESAF Foundation to install solar lamps in tribal settlements in Assam and Jharkhand.
2020-2021
FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank
In partnership with FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank, ESAF Foundation promoted clean energy solutions across six states, benefiting over 87,000 families through solar lanterns, cookstoves, and water purifiers, while providing technical guidance and supporting sustainable energy adoption.
2019-2020
Godrej Agrovet Limited
Godrej Agrovet Limited supported ESAF Foundation to improve livelihoods through farmer collectives, veterinary camps, pipe composting, and access to clean water in villages of West Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh.
2019-2020
LIC Housing Finance Limited
Following the Kerala floods, ESAF Foundation with support from LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL) reconstructed schools and Anganwadis and enhanced disaster resilience by strengthening community capacity.
2019-2020
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity supported ESAF Foundation to construct 25 new houses and renovate 50 damaged houses for people affected by the Kerala floods of 2018.
2019-2020
District Development Administration (DDA) of Jharkhand
The District Development Administration (DDA) of Jharkhand partnered with the ESAF Foundation to upskill bamboo artisans in Dumka, providing training in modern crafting techniques, bamboo saplings, and stipends to promote sustainable livelihoods.
2018-2023
Mukhyamantri Laghu Evam Kutir Udyam Vikas Board, Govt.of Jharkhand
The Mukhyamantri Laghu Evam Kutir Udyam Vikas Board (a Government of Jharkhand Undertaking) supported ESAF Foundation to create opportunities for self-employment and promote entrepreneurship in bamboo crafts, garment manufacturing, and footwear crafts.
2018-2021
Small Industries Development Bank of India, SWITCH-Asia
In partnership with the European Union’s SWITCH-Asia programme and the Small Industries Development Bank of India, ESAF Foundation supported underprivileged artisans in bamboo-based industries, connecting 40 Self-Help Groups to technical and financial resources. The initiative fostered eco-friendly jobs and sustainable MSME growth.
2018-2021
Skill Development Mission, Govt. of Kerala
Government of Kerala’s Skill Development Mission supported ESAF Foundation to develop a comprehensive curriculum and training programme to help develop an industry-ready workforce.
2018-2020
SAARC Development Fund
The SAARC Development Fund supported ESAF Foundation to establish a Common Facility Centre (CFC) in the Dumka Bamboo Cluster, Jharkhand, focusing on its creation and long-term sustainability.
2018-2020
Philips
Philips supported ESAF Foundation to install solar lamps on Majuli Island in Assam and partnered in Kerala, where floods had devastated Idukki district, destroying homes, public infrastructure, and leaving many villages without functional streetlights. In ten flood-affected villages, ESAF and Philips installed solar-powered streetlights, providing reliable lighting even during power outages and offering much-needed relief to residents.
2018-2019
Americares Foundation
ESAF Foundation, with the support of Americares Foundation, provided relief materials, shelter repair, and livelihood support to communities worst hit by the Kerala floods in 2018, followed by year-long rehabilitation efforts to restore livelihoods, agricultural land, and essential community infrastructure.
2018-2019
Care India
CARE India partnered with ESAF Foundation as an implementing partner for disaster relief projects funded by various organisations. These projects provided aid to rural communities affected by the 2018 Kerala Floods. Donors included Coca Cola Foundation, Habitat for Humanity India, CISCO Systems, BNP PARIBAS, Shell Global, HCL Foundation, PHILIPS, Shapoorji Pallonji Group, Barclays UK, and Godrej.
2018-2019
Confederation of Indian Industry
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) partnered with ESAF Foundation to provide relief materials to communities worst affected by the 2018 Kerala floods.
2018-2019
HDFC Bank
In partnership with HDFC Bank, ESAF Foundation supported the rebuilding of shelters in areas most severely affected by the 2018 Kerala floods, helping communities recover and restore their homes.
2018-2019
United Nations Development Programme
In partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, ESAF Foundation trained women farmers and micro-entrepreneurs in Karnataka by building producer collectives, providing skills training, and facilitating market access.
2017-2019
Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC)
The Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) supported ESAF Foundation in forming and promoting Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, facilitating business development, credit linkage, and governance.
2016-2019 | 2013-2016
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala
The Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala, supported ESAF Foundation to implement the Kaval Project, India’s first psychosocial programme for rehabilitating children in conflict with the law. Launched in 2016, it operates across Kerala, addressing the needs of both children and their families through psychological and social assistance.
2016-2017
Energy Management Centre-Kerala & Centre for Environment and Development
In partnership with the Centre for Environment and Development (CED) and the Energy Management Centre – Kerala (EMC), ESAF Foundation organised Urja Kiran campaigns across Kerala to promote energy conservation, advance sustainable energy technologies, and raise public awareness through research, training, and demonstration programmes.
2015-2023
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) supported ESAF Foundation’s Lahanti Institute of Multiple Skills to deliver tailored educational programmes for indigenous Santhali children in Jharkhand.
2015-2016
Danvik Folkehøgskole
Danvik Folkehøgskole supported ESAF Foundation’s Lahanti Institute of Multiple Skills (LIMS) - Phase 1 project. This project focused on equipping youth in the Dumka district of Jharkhand for employment through skills training.
2015-2019
YES Bank
YES Bank supported ESAF Foundation to establish Community Transformation Hubs to promote community transformation through children. These hubs provide children with academic support, opportunities to develop life skills, and platforms to advocate for their rights and lead positive change in their communities.
2015-2017
Vananchal Gramin Bank
Vananchal Gramin Bank partnered with ESAF Foundation to provide financial literacy and awareness campaigns for indigenous women in the Santhal Pargana division in Jharkhand.
2013-2015
JHARCRAFT
JHARCRAFT (Jharkhand Silk Textile & Handicraft Development Corporation Ltd.) partnered with ESAF Foundation to develop bamboo craft clusters for tribal bamboo workers in 22 districts of Jharkhand.
2012-2018
MicroEnergy Credits
In partnership with MicroEnergy Credits, ESAF Foundation implemented a carbon credit programme under the UNFCCC, with its clean energy initiatives achieving an 88.54% project rating and reducing 4,30,445 tonnes of carbon emissions by March 2020.
2010-2020
Lutheran World Service India Trust (LWSIT)
The Lutheran World Service India Trust supported the ESAF Foundation to enable health education and rehabilitation for stone quarry workers. ESAF trained communities in alternative livelihoods like bamboo craft and supported product marketing.
2010-2012
District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) – Sahibganj & Pakur
The District Rural Development Agency, Sahibganj and Pakur, supported ESAF Foundation to provide bamboo handicraft training in Dumka, Jharkhand.
2009-2011
Water.org
Water.org supported ESAF Foundation to ensure water and sanitation in the slums of Nagpur and Bhandara districts in Maharashtra.
2008-2015
CHF International
CHF International supported ESAF Foundation to focus on shelter advocacy under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) Scheme in Nagpur.
2008-2012
ABN-AMRO Foundation
Together with ABN-AMRO Foundation, ESAF Foundation trained 215 individuals in handicrafts and medicinal plant cultivation in Kerala, enabling skill development and improved income opportunities for the community.
2007-2008
Tearfund Australia
Tearfund Australia supported livelihood rehabilitation for tsunami victims in Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
2006-2011
Government of the Netherlands
The Government of the Netherlands partnered with the ESAF Foundation for the Jeevadhara Project under the Socio-Economic Unit Foundation (SEUF), enabling rural communities in Kerala to access clean water and sanitation through a community-managed approach, fostering long-term sustainability and local ownership.
2006-2007
Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)
With support from the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, ESAF Foundation facilitated the construction of a Common Facility Centre and provided machinery for Bell Metal artisans in Payyannur, Kerala. As an implementing agency for the Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojna, ESAF strengthened traditional craftsmanship, enhanced artisans’ skills, and created sustainable livelihood opportunities.
2005-2010
Habitat for Humanity International
In partnership with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), ESAF Foundation supported the reconstruction and repair of homes for tsunami-affected fishing communities in Tamil Nadu. Through the Asha Kiran Project and Project Jeevan Jyothi, ESAF rehabilitated 258 homes and rebuilt 71 houses in Neerody and Marthandanthurai, providing safe shelter for vulnerable families.
2005-2006
Humanitarian Services International
In partnership with Humanitarian Services International (HSI), USA/Canada, ESAF Foundation provided livelihood support to the fishermen community in Vaniakudi, Tamil Nadu, following the 2004 tsunami. With HSI’s support, 99 families received 33 catamarans and 33 fishing nets, helping them restore their traditional fishing practices.
2005
Food for the Hungry
Food for the Hungry and ESAF Foundation provided relief materials and food supplements to tsunami-affected families in Vaniakudi, Tamil Nadu, supporting the fishermen community in their recovery after the 2004 disaster.
2004-2006
Geneva Global
Geneva Global partnered with ESAF Foundation to provide relief materials and food supplements to tsunami-affected families in Vaniakudi, Tamil Nadu, supporting the recovery of the local fishing community after the 2004 disaster.
2004-2005
Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief (EFICOR)
In partnership with the Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief, ESAF Foundation provided food supplements and relief support to tsunami-affected families in Vaniakudi, Tamil Nadu, helping communities recover from the devastating impact of the 2004 disaster.
2004-2005
Kerala Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency
In collaboration with the Kerala Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency - Jalanidhi - ESAF Foundation introduced innovative water resource technologies, ensuring sustainable drinking water access through community-led planning, transparent governance, and social and environmental safeguards.
2003-2018
Kerala State Aids Control Society
In partnership with the Kerala State AIDS Control Society, ESAF Foundation raised awareness about HIV/AIDS and developed care and support facilities for people living with HIV/AIDS in Kerala.
2002-2005
Oakseed Ministries International
With support from Oakseed Ministries International, the ESAF Foundation provided community-based primary health care for children of quarry workers in Chhattisgarh.
2001
Network Partners
Memberships, coalitions, and advocacy platforms where ESAF
contributes to sectoral
discussions,
exchanges knowledge, and supports common goals.
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India
In an ongoing partnership with the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, ESAF Foundation is delivering specialised training programmes in Solar PV System Design, Installation, and Maintenance. This initiative, in collaboration with the MSME - Development & Facilitation Office, Thrissur, and the MSME Technology Development Centre, equips individuals in Kerala and Tamil Nadu with essential skills for the renewable energy sector.
Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), Bengaluru
ESAF Foundation joined the Sustainable Mobility Accords (SuMA) programme by Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), Bengaluru, in September 2020 to enhance Cycle Day into a structured, measurable initiative. The programme promoted sustainable neighbourhoods through better urban mobility, community engagement, and eco-friendly transport solutions.
World Farmers Markets Coalition
ESAF Foundation is a member organisation of the World Farmers’ Markets Coalition (WorldFMC), a Rome-based international association dedicated to revitalising rural economies through farmer markets. By fostering direct connections between producers and consumers, this collaboration strengthens local food systems, promotes sustainable agriculture, and enhances livelihoods for small farmers worldwide.
UN Habitat World Urban Campaign
ESAF Foundation is an Associate Partner of the UN-Habitat World Urban Campaign, a global advocacy and partnership platform dedicated to making cities more liveable, inclusive, and sustainable. Coordinated by UN-Habitat, the campaign fosters dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and collective action to drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and shape a better urban future.
Bengaluru Coalition for Open Streets
ESAF Foundation is an active partner of the Bengaluru Coalition for Open Streets (BCOS), the organisation behind Cycle Day in Bengaluru since 2013. Through this collaboration, ESAF advocates for sustainable urban mobility, promotes cycling-friendly infrastructure, and encourages community participation in creating healthier, more accessible public spaces.
Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)
The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) and ESAF Foundation have partnered to advance sustainable development through the ESAF Chair for Business on Values at IRMA, formalised by an MoU that highlights their shared commitment to ethical leadership.
World Fair Trade Organization
ESAF Foundation is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), a global community and verifier of enterprises that fully practice Fair Trade.
Fairtrade India
ESAF Foundation is a member of Fairtrade India, working to raise awareness about sustainability, promote responsible consumption and production, and partner with businesses to build ethical, sustainable supply chains.
Micah Global
ESAF Foundation is a member of Micah Global, a global community of Christians working in relief, development, creation care and advocacy.
Our Progress
Our initiatives drive measurable progress, bringing hope and opportunities to communities that need them the most.
Awards & Recognition
ESAF Foundation’s 33-year journey of advancing social justice and equitable growth has earned numerous accolades and recognition.
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