Stories by Aradhana Foundation for Change
Where the story ends,
our work begins.
The on-ground extension of Stories by Aradhana — building homes and schools, providing financial assistance and restoring livelihoods, and working on animal welfare initiatives across India.
Foundation for Change — On-ground, West Bengal
What we do
Three pillars. One promise — stay till the story is finished.
Pillar 01
Homes & schools rebuilt
We fund and closely supervise the rebuilding of homes and schools in unsafe, neglected and unhygienic conditions across India — creating spaces that are safe, dignified and built to last.
Pillar 02
Financial assistance & livelihoods
We help revive livelihoods across India by providing financial support, tools and guidance — enabling people to start or grow small businesses, secure a steady income and live with dignity. Where needed, we also support basic shelter — repairing or rebuilding homes to create a safer foundation for life.
Pillar 03
Animal welfare
We support rescue, rehabilitation and sterilisation drives across India — working with local shelters to give stray animals a real chance at care, safety and survival.
On the ground
From a viewer’s heart to a family’s doorstep.
Every campaign we run is traceable — the homes rebuilt, the livelihoods restored, the lives changed. We show exactly where the money goes, because trust is the only currency worth growing.
You have seen the work.
Now walk with us, story to story.
The Foundation for Change Circle (FCC)
Join the
Circle.
We build stories that create real-world impact. A story is not complete when it’s told — it is complete when it creates change.
Join us in making that change possible.
Through Stories by Aradhana, we have had the privilege of sharing hundreds of stories of courage, resilience, and hope. But for us, a story does not end when the video ends. Many of the people whose journeys we have documented continue to need support long after their stories are shared. Whether it is medical expenses, monthly ration, rehabilitation, emergency assistance, or simply ensuring that they are doing okay — the responsibility often continues for months and sometimes years.
Human stories do not follow a timeline. Medical treatments continue, monthly ration is needed every month, emergencies arise unexpectedly, and follow-up visits often happen long after a video is published. A recurring community allows us to respond consistently instead of only when an emergency campaign is launched.
Many of you have written to us over the years asking if there was a way to support both the individuals whose stories we feature and the team that works behind the scenes to find, document and continue supporting them. The Foundation for Change Circle (FCC) has been created with exactly that intention.
FCC is not a one-time donation initiative, but a recurring support system that allows continuous care, timely intervention, and long-term follow-up for the people we document.
How the funds are used
A minimum of 50% of every contribution goes directly to beneficiaries.
Depending on the needs of the Foundation, this percentage is often significantly higher. This is a floor, not a ceiling.
Full transparency reportDirect beneficiary support
- —Medical expenses
- —Monthly ration and basic necessities
- —Emergency assistance
- —Rehabilitation and follow-up support
- —Other essential needs over time
People like Deepali Ghosh, Dilip Ganguly and Mansukh Kaka often require continued support long after their stories have been shared.
To find & document more stories
- —Travel and logistics
- —Research and verification
- —Production and editing
- —Team and operational expenses
- —Follow-up visits and impact tracking
- —Reaching more people across India
An important clarification
FCC and crowdfunding campaigns are separate.
FCC is completely separate from the crowdfunding campaigns we occasionally raise for specific individuals featured in our videos. Whenever we raise funds for a particular person or cause, 100% of those funds will continue to be used solely for that purpose and will remain separately accounted for.
FCC exists to help us provide continued support to people whose stories we have already documented, while also helping us sustain the work that goes into finding, documenting and supporting many more.
What members of the Circle receive
You become part of the journey behind these stories.
Follow-ups and impact updates
See how the people you supported are doing, months and years after the video.
Behind-the-scenes from our shoots
Glimpses, voice notes, raw clips and the real human moments we don't share publicly.
Half-yearly meetups
Lunches and dinners with the team and other Circle members — small, warm, in-person.
Early access to ongoing stories
First-look updates on stories we're researching, filming or following up on.
Periodic impact reports
Plain, honest reports showing how every rupee was used and the impact created.
Income Tax Exemption certificate
Shared as per the applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act.
“Most importantly — you become a part of the journey behind these stories and the impact they create.”
Foundation details
A registered Section 8 company.
Stories by Aradhana Foundation for Change is a registered Section 8 company committed to creating positive social impact through storytelling and sustained community support.
The Foundation is registered under Section 332 (erstwhile Section 12A) of the Income Tax Act, and donations made to the Foundation are eligible for tax benefits under Section 354 (erstwhile Section 80G), subject to applicable laws.
Support the Foundation
Some stories
don’t end when
the video does.
Join the Foundation for Change Circle (FCC) — a small, close-knit community of monthly donors helping us continue supporting the people whose stories we have shared, while finding and documenting many more across India.
Section 8 · Sections 332 & 354 (erstwhile 12A & 80G) Registered
Cancel monthly anytime
For CSR & brand partnerships
Partner with the
Foundation.
For corporates and CSR teams looking to fund a story end-to-end, sponsor a campaign for a named beneficiary, or back our on-ground work at scale — write to the Foundation directly. We’ll come back with a proposal tailored to your CSR goals and reporting needs.