Parikrma Humanity Foundation

What Parikrma Humanity Foundation does

Parikrma Humanity Foundation is a Bangalore-based nonprofit organization founded in 2003 by Dr. Shukla Bose that provides free CBSE English-medium education and holistic support to children from underserved urban slum families. The foundation operates four K-10 schools and one junior college in Bengaluru neighborhoods (Sahakaranagar, Koramangala, Jayanagar, and Nandini Layout), serving approximately 1,800 children drawn from 99 slum communities and four orphanages. Education, three daily meals, healthcare, and family support services are provided at no cost to households earning less than INR 12,000 per month; outcomes reported include 98% transition to college, 100% alumni job placement, 91%+ attendance, and a sub-1% dropout rate.

The organization's core technology stack comprises digital classrooms and Edurite rooms built on a Cognitive Learning Approach with multimedia resource libraries (animations, experiments, diagrams), virtual classrooms that interconnect all four schools for shared teaching, and the proprietary "Parikrma Way" methodology encompassing 360-degree child development, the Unsupported Sustained Silent Reading (USSR) program, and trauma-sensitive instructional practices. Adjacent programs extend the platform: the Education Transformation Centre (ETC) trains 5,600+ government school teachers from 200+ schools, Parikrma Inside adopts government schools under a Whole School Improvement Policy (five schools to date), Parikrma Oxygen runs an outdoor nature school, and the Parikrma Champions League plus Festival of Science function as flagship engagement vehicles.

Parikrma's operating model blends grants, individual donations (INR 500+), and corporate sponsorships from Adobe, NetApp, Salesforce, Synopsys, Acacia Care, Cipla Foundation, Tally Solutions, Decathlon, and others, alongside foreign contributions channeled through Children Incorporated (USA) and FOTIS (Geneva). Earned revenue comes from fee-based ETC teacher training modules sold to government schools, NGO workers, and social entrepreneurs. The 154-person organization operates under FCRA registration, holds a CRISIL VO 1A rating (2022-2025), and has been certified as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years.

Name

Parikrma Humanity Foundation

Legal name

Parikrma Humanity Foundation

Website

https://parikrmafoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Parikrma Humanity Foundation is a Bangalore-based nonprofit founded in 2003 that delivers free CBSE English-medium education, meals, healthcare, and family support to approximately 1,800 children from 99 slum communities across four K-10 schools and one junior college.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary and Secondary Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Free school education
• Community development services
• Teacher training programs
• Outdoor nature school
• Slum children welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Sponsorships: Parikrma receives donations from individuals who sponsor children, with options for one-time donations (INR 500 upwards), recurring monthly donations, or becoming a Parikrma Catalyst by raising funds for a child's full year education.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Multiple corporate sponsors including Adobe, NetApp, Salesforce, and others provide funding, in-kind support, and employee engagement programs.
3. Teacher Training Services: Education Transformation Centre (ETC) provides teacher training modules to government school teachers, NGO workers, school administrators and social entrepreneurs for a fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Parikrma Humanity Foundation provides free, high-quality CBSE English-medium education (K-10 plus junior college) to approximately 1,800 children from urban slums and orphanages in Bengaluru, along with three meals daily, healthcare, family support, and life-skills training. Beyond direct schooling, the foundation runs the Education Transformation Centre (ETC) for paid teacher training, the Parikrma Inside government school adoption program, the Parikrma Oxygen outdoor nature school, Community Development Services, and a Football Club. All services are delivered free of charge to children beneficiaries and funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants.

Product overview

Parikrma Humanity Foundation operates a unified ecosystem of education and development programs centered around its four Parikrma Centres for Learning (K-10 schools and junior college) in Bengaluru, supplemented by specialized initiatives including the Education Transformation Centre (ETC) for teacher training, Parikrma Inside for government school adoption, Parikrma Oxygen outdoor nature school, and annual programs (Parikrma Champions League, Festival of Science, Innovations Conclave). The organization follows The Parikrma Way methodology—a comprehensive approach combining 360-degree child development, community services, football clubs, and enrichment programs in science, reading, music, and art—all unified under the mission of enabling underserved children to break the cycle of poverty through quality education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Parikrma Way: The unique education and learning model developed by Parikrma that provides complete end-to-end assistance to children aged 5 to 25, including free education, meals, healthcare, family support, and life skills training.
• Education Transformation Centre (ETC)
• Parikrma Champions League (PCL)
• Festival of Science
• Parikrma Oxygen
• Parikrma Inside
• Parikrma Football Club

Products and services

• Parikrma Centres for Learning Free CBSE English-medium schools (K-10) and junior college providing high-quality education, three meals daily, and healthcare to children from urban slums in Bengaluru.
• Education Transformation Centre (ETC) Teacher training program that disseminates the Parikrma Way approach to government school teachers, NGO workers, school administrators, and social entrepreneurs on a fee basis; has trained 5,600+ teachers from 200+ government schools.
• Parikrma Inside Government school adoption program that implements Whole School Improvement Policy in adopted schools to bring qualitative change in school environment, parent involvement, and curriculum delivery.
• Parikrma Oxygen India's first outdoor and nature school for children from urban slums, addressing early childhood trauma, skill-building, climate change preparedness, and community development.
• Parikrma Champions League (PCL) Annual inter-school football tournament established to provide equal opportunities in sports for underprivileged children, now one of Bengaluru's most prestigious with 15+ schools participating.
• Festival of Science (FOS) Annual science festival creating space for multidisciplinary discussions on science and society, featuring workshops, guest lectures by scientists, and collaborative discovery.
• Innovations Conclave Annual event held with NetApp partnership recognizing schools that encourage global thinking and innovation in science, technology, and liberal arts under Global Citizenship Education.
• Community Development Services (CDS) Holistic support program for families in slums including health checkups, adult literacy, skill development, counselling, and livelihood programs.
• Parikrma Football Club Super Division football clubs (Boys and Girls) for alumni and youth, providing career pathways in sports including coaching and sports management; both play in the Karnataka Football League.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of graduates go on to college
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NetAppcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2024NetApp collaborates with Parikrma on the Global Citizenship Education initiative through the annual Innovations Conclave, focusing on climate innovation awareness among schools. Partnership includes employee volunteer programs and corporate sponsorship.
• Singapore International Foundation (SIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative program to update skills of government school teachers in Karnataka, training master trainers in Science and Mathematics Curriculum Enhancement. Thousands of teachers and students benefit from this partnership.
• Cornell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParikrma included as a chapter at Cornell University for academic collaboration and research.
• IIM BangalorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParikrma included as a chapter at IIM Bangalore for academic collaboration and research.
• Department of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed with DSERT to reach government schools across Bangalore, training teachers and positively impacting education of almost 100,000 students.
• British CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParikrma partnered with British Council on Connecting Classrooms programme, with teachers visiting schools in the UK for exchange programs.
• Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts (SAPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic institute founded by Dr. L. Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurti teaching classical music and instruments to Parikrma children.
• SPIC MACAYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-political nationwide voluntary movement organizing classical music and dance, folk arts, and heritage programs at Parikrma centers.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Naandi Foundation: Hyderabad-headquartered Indian nonprofit working in education (including schools for underprivileged children), nutrition, and skilling. Comparable in K-12 education mission and large-scale CSR-funded delivery, but with a broader multi-state footprint.
• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest education NGOs operating across multiple states with programs in learning improvement, vocational training, and government school support. A direct peer on mission (underserved children) and ETC/government-school training overlap, but at materially larger national scale.
• Bharti Foundation (Satya Bharti Schools): Corporate-foundation-led nonprofit running Satya Bharti Schools in rural India plus government school quality programs. Comparable in K-12 free education model and government school adoption pathway, with much larger geographic and financial scale.

Direct peers

• Door Step School: Mumbai-based nonprofit providing education and support to underprivileged children, including children of pavement dwellers and slum communities. Comparable in targeting urban slum children, free education delivery, and a similar holistic support model.
• Akanksha Foundation: Mumbai/Pune-based nonprofit running a network of English-medium schools for children from low-income communities, with an end-to-end model similar to Parikrma's (free education, family support, college/career guidance). Directly comparable in mission, beneficiary segment, and school-network operating model.

Emerging players

• Teach For India: Nonprofit placing young leaders as teachers in low-income schools across India; comparable in low-income K-12 education mission and the same donor and corporate partner pool in urban India.
• Akshaya Patra Foundation: Large-scale Indian nonprofit focused on the mid-day meal program in government and aided schools, with similar CSR-funded operating model and similar beneficiary base (underserved schoolchildren). Comparable in donor base, though narrower in scope (nutrition, not full K-12 education).
• Salaam Bombay Foundation: Mumbai-based nonprofit working with at-risk children and youth living in slums, using in-school and after-school programs including sports and arts. Comparable in the underserved urban child segment, with similar intervention design.
• Magic Bus India Foundation: India-based nonprofit using sports, activity-based learning, and life skills to support children and youth from low-income communities. Comparable in the underprivileged children/youth segment and use of sport for development, with a program-based rather than school-based model.

Others

• Concern India Foundation: India-based grant-making nonprofit supporting grassroots education and child development NGOs. Comparable as a funder in the same CSR/individual-donor ecosystem, rather than as a direct delivery peer; relevant for understanding the funding landscape.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFTxSaXIL3PhjnZh2e7NSGw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Parikrmafoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parikrma-humanity-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/parikrma_foundation/p/B-Q9dJBnqtr/?img_index=1

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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