Spherule Foundation Named Best Social Impact Organization in India for 2025

The Spherule Foundation’s remarkable efforts in transforming the lives of underserved communities across India have earned it well-deserved acclaim. Most notably, the foundation has been honored as the Best Social Impact Organization in India 2025 by the Evergreen Awards. This recognition underscores its far-reaching contributions to social development, with particular emphasis on education, health, gender equality, and sustainability.

A Vision to Revolutionize Social Impact

Under the leadership of Dr. Geeta Bora, the Spherule Foundation has made substantial strides in reshaping social development across India. Operating in over 20 states, the organization is leading a paradigm shift, combining cutting-edge technology with grassroots action to address some of India’s most pressing issues, poverty, gender inequality, education gaps, health disparities, and environmental challenges.

Dr. Bora, a former Silicon Valley software architect with a Ph.D. in Software Architecture, brings a distinctive skill set to the table. Her path from the tech industry to social entrepreneurship was sparked by a personal, transformative experience in rural India. In 2016, after witnessing the preventable death of a woman due to unhygienic menstrual practices, Dr. Bora resolved to leverage her expertise in technology to drive large-scale social change. The following year, she founded the Spherule Foundation, with a mission to create innovative, sustainable solutions for social inequality.

From Tech Innovator to Social Change Advocate

Dr. Geeta Bora’s transition from Silicon Valley to the nonprofit world is a story of purpose-driven transformation. Before venturing into social entrepreneurship, she had a highly successful career in technology, earning recognition for her contributions, including from former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

However, a pivotal moment in her life led her to a realization: the same principles that powered the tech world, innovation, data-driven strategy, and scalability, could be applied to solve complex social problems. Inspired by the challenges she saw in India, Dr. Bora made the bold decision to use her expertise to build scalable solutions to deep-rooted social issues.

Reflecting on her transition, Dr. Bora shares, “I spent years designing systems for the digital world. When I realized the challenges facing people were just as complex, I decided to apply the same principles, creativity, data, and scalability. What we’re doing isn’t charity; it’s engineering solutions for social inequality.”

Four Pillars Driving Lasting Change

The Spherule Foundation’s success is anchored in its holistic approach to social change. The foundation operates across four key areas, Women Empowerment, Health, Education, and Environmental Sustainability, that are intricately linked, creating a cohesive ecosystem of change.

Women Empowerment and Gender Equality

Spherule is committed to empowering women, providing them with vocational training, skill development, and opportunities for self-sufficiency. The foundation also runs programs focused on gender sensitization and corporate compliance for sexual harassment laws, aiming to create safer and more equitable environments for women both in rural and corporate settings.

Health and Well-being

Spherule’s health initiatives go beyond basic services to tackle long-term public health challenges. Its Menstrual Health Awareness campaign has gained national attention, with the foundation setting a Guinness World Record and launching mobile health units to reach remote communities.

Education for All

Dr. Bora’s expertise in technology has been a driving force in transforming education in underserved areas. The foundation’s digital learning tools, such as the InstaShala app, provide STEM education to children, while scholarships and remedial classes offer critical support, especially to girls, breaking the cycle of poverty and opening doors to new opportunities.

Environmental Sustainability

The Spherule Foundation is dedicated to building sustainable communities. Their environmental initiatives include the creation of Green Schools, water conservation projects, and waste management programs, all of which contribute to a healthier environment for future generations.

A Scalable, Data-Driven Approach

Spherule Foundation’s integrated approach to social change is designed with scalability and sustainability in mind. By addressing interconnected issues, health, education, gender, and sustainability, the foundation is driving systemic change that empowers communities for the long term. Each initiative is backed by data-driven strategies that ensure measurable impact, making Spherule a leader in both innovation and accountability in the nonprofit sector.

Global Recognition for Impactful Work

Spherule Foundation’s work has garnered widespread recognition, both in India and internationally. Some of the foundation’s prestigious awards and accolades include:

• Mahatma Gandhi Award for Social Good & Impact, which places Spherule among the world’s top organizations for its dedication to social progress.

• Top 30 Most Trusted NGOs of India, an acknowledgment of the foundation’s transparency, accountability, and success across multiple projects in various states.

• Best NGO for Work on Gender Equality at the Workplace, awarded by the Indian CSR Awards for its efforts in addressing gender issues in both rural and corporate settings.

• Global Leader Award, presented during Russia's Victory Day celebrations, honoring Spherule’s international influence in social innovation.

• Pad Hero of India Award, recognizing the foundation’s trailblazing work in menstrual health education throughout India.

• Guinness Book of World Records for setting a record in adolescent girls’ health awareness.

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