Diya Jyothi Foundation - Empowering Communities Through Education, Health & Employment

About Us

Diya Jyothi Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people live their life with the freedom they want to.

This foundation recognizes that many families may be limited by their economic or social condition and works tirelessly to provide them with resources in an effort to attain a more equitable society. We offer the community specialized, adaptable programs that cater to students' and families’ individual needs.

Our Three Pillars

Education

Connecting students with mentors via Vidya Darshini to develop communication skills and providing research on accessible scholarships to minimize schooling costs.

Health Care

Organizing free eye-care camps and providing medical insurance cards through our partnership with Manipal Cigna Health Insurance Co.

Employment

Offering microfinance interest relief for small businesses and teaching job-seekers essential skills like resume building and interview prep for free.

Our Impact

Weekly

Communication Skills Program

8

Paid Scholarships Connected

10

Loaner Laptops Provided

20

Job-Seekers Supported

Education

Vidya Darshini & Mentorship

Our renowned program connects volunteers with students interested in further education or employment. Students develop communication skills and gain valuable insights into the workforce or college.

Student Scholarship Communications

We research scholarship material to find promising opportunities and forward eligibility criteria and timelines via curated WhatsApp groups.

Education Loan Interest Relief

For students pursuing professional degrees, DJF pays their interest for loans like NBCFD and Vidya Lakshmi upon successful completion of studies.

First-Year Financial Assistance

DJF pays first-year tuition fees for deserving students who cannot otherwise provide proof of payment required for bank loans.

Loaner Laptops Program

We provide temporary laptop loans to students in need, which are returned after graduation to help the next student on their journey.

Health

Ensuring Health is a Priority

We organize eye-care camps and provide medical insurance cards at no cost, eliminating high medical costs for financially-handicapped families.

Free Eye Check Camps

Partnering with specialists like Dr. Lavanya Rao to provide free vision examinations to the community at various locations including temples.

Medical Insurance Partnership

Partnership with Manipal Cigna Health Insurance Co. to provide medical insurance cards to families in need.

Employment

Strengthening the Community

We help individuals start or improve small businesses and teach job-seekers the skills necessary to enter the competitive workforce.

Job Seekers Support

Free assistance with personalized resume building, interview preparation, mock-interviews, and effective communication training.

Microfinance Interest Relief

Offering interest-free loans so community members can start or expand businesses and build careers out of their talents.

Support Our Cause

We are always looking for donations! Each rupee or dollar given is put back into the foundation to keep our programs alive.

Our Commitment to Transparency

DJF prides itself on its transparency of how each donation is utilized and where it goes to. Our sincere volunteers are unpaid, ensuring funds go directly to the causes.

Change a Life

If you are impressed by a certain program or cause, you can donate to a specific project.

Make a Difference

We are looking for volunteers in both the United States and India. Help us be the "village" that helps these children and families fulfill their ambitions.

Get in Touch

diyajyothifoundation@gmail.com

Krishna Kutira, Sheshadri Road
Eashwar Nagara, Manipal 576104
Udupi Dist, Karnataka, India

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