The East West Foundation of Australia is a charitable organisation committed to easing the suffering of the poor and disadvantaged in rural South India through a range of quality initiatives in five areas; Health care, Children’s Rights & Relief, Education, Community Development and Environmental Sustainability since 1994 (26 years plus).

​We are a volunteer-driven charity funded solely through private donations. Our small team of Australia-based volunteers work with local staff and volunteers to: 

• Provide low-cost medical care to more than 32,000 locals via our healthcare centre and outreach programs
• Create opportunities for people in 24 surrounding villages via our primary school, computer centre, e-education bus, women’s vocational training centre and a range of community education programs
• Provide shelter and care to 40-plus children at the Uluru's Children's Home
• Engage the local community in health, education and women’s rights activities through our community outreach programs
• Work with local organisations and communities to protect the unique coastal environment and raise awareness about conservation and sustainability

What the Foundation achieves on a given day is remarkable – we are fortunate to have a small group of dedicated financial supporters who enable all of this happen. But as running costs continue to rise, we need more help to enable us to continue supporting the people of this special part of India. The Foundation in India employ 55 employees providing a steady income to their families (one of the largest employers in region)

How can you help?

• Make a one-off donation. No amount is too small to make a difference and can be tied to a specific initiative, program or staff role.  
• Become a regular giver. Help us to become sustainable by committing to a monthly donation. Every bit counts. 
• Sponsor a day. It is common practice in India to acknowledge a significant date such as a birthday or anniversary by sponsoring costs in a loved one’s honour. It costs us A$820 per day to run all our activities and it is our dream to find 365 donors to enable us to continue our work in a way that is truly sustainable. We offer full day, half day and quarter day options and the choice to make monthly contributions via Give Now.

Donations are tax deductible. Local fundraising activities fund all Australian-based administration costs – which means that 100% of your donation (apart from transaction fees) goes directly to supporting our work in India.