SWASTIK SRIJAN FOUNDATION
Core Foundation Document (Draft v1)
> Purpose of this document
This document establishes the immutable foundation of Swastik Srijan Foundation. It locks the organisation’s identity, vision, mission, values, objectives, and operating principles so that all future governance, projects, partnerships, CSR proposals, and communications remain aligned and consistent.
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1. ORGANISATIONAL IDENTITY (LOCKED)
Name: Swastik Srijan Foundation
Established: 2013
Nature: Registered Non-Profit Organisation (India)
Character: Non-political, non-religious, non-profit
Core Identity Statement:
Swastik Srijan Foundation is a people-centric, ethics-driven social development organisation working to empower communities across India through sustainable, inclusive, and transparent initiatives.
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2. FOUNDING TRUTH & CONTINUITY (LOCKED)
Swastik Srijan Foundation has been active since 2013, operating for many years without external funding support. The organisation has relied primarily on personal contributions, volunteer effort, and community goodwill.
This journey reflects:
Commitment beyond funding availability
Integrity in operations
Grassroots understanding of social challenges
This founding truth shall never be hidden, exaggerated, or rewritten. It remains a permanent part of the Foundation’s identity and credibility.
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3. VISION (IMMUTABLE)
“A compassionate and responsible society where every individual can thrive with dignity.”
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4. MISSION (IMMUTABLE)
“To empower communities across India through education, health, skill development, and sustainable practices—driven by ethical responsibility, volunteerism, and community participation.”
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5. CORE VALUES (NON‑NEGOTIABLE)
1. Integrity & Ethics – All actions shall be honest, lawful, and value-driven.
2. Transparency & Accountability – Financial, programmatic, and governance transparency is mandatory.
3. Inclusion & Equality – No discrimination based on gender, caste, religion, region, or economic status.
4. Community Participation – Communities are partners, not beneficiaries alone.
5. Sustainability – Long-term impact over short-term visibility.
6. Volunteerism with Responsibility – Service with accountability, not symbolic participation.
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6. FOCUS AREAS (ALIGNED & CONSISTENT)
The Foundation shall work primarily in the following areas:
Education & Digital Literacy
Health, Nutrition & Wellbeing
Women, Youth & Child Empowerment
Skill Development & Livelihoods
Rural & Community Development
Environmental Conservation & Climate Awareness
Social Awareness & Civic Responsibility
Expansion beyond these areas requires formal approval under governance rules.
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7. OBJECTIVES (FOUNDATIONAL)
1. To design and implement community-based development programs with measurable impact.
2. To strengthen access to education, healthcare, and skills for underserved populations.
3. To promote women and youth leadership at grassroots and institutional levels.
4. To encourage ethical volunteerism and structured social leadership.
5. To build partnerships with government bodies, CSR entities, academic institutions, and civil society.
6. To establish transparent systems for governance, finance, and reporting.
7. To create scalable models that can be replicated across states and regions.
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8. NON‑NEGOTIABLE OPERATING PRINCIPLES
The Foundation shall not exist for personal financial gain.
No office bearer shall misuse designation, name, or platform.
All funds shall be used strictly for approved program objectives.
Decision-making shall prioritise institutional interest over individuals.
Systems shall be stronger than personalities.
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9. LEADERSHIP & SERVICE PHILOSOPHY
Swastik Srijan Foundation believes that social leadership is a responsibility, not a privilege.
Honorary and volunteer roles are:
Positions of trust
Linked to defined accountability
Evaluated on contribution and ethics
Recognition is earned through service and impact, not authority alone.
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10. IMMUTABILITY CLAUSE
Sections 1 to 6 of this document (Identity, Founding Truth, Vision, Mission, Values, Focus Areas) are permanently locked.
Any future modification requires:
Governing Body resolution
Documented justification
Public disclosure
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11. NEXT DOCUMENTS (SEQUENTIAL)
This Core Foundation Document forms the base for the following upcoming documents:
1. Governance & Niyamawali Framework
2. Honorary Leadership Structure & Role Charters
3. Project Factory & Impact Framework
4. CSR & Partnership Policy
5. Risk, Ethics & Failure Prevention Policy