SATHI-UP

What SATHI-UP does

SATHI-UP (Supporting Association for Thematic and Holistic Initiative) is a nonprofit society registered under the Societies Registration Act 21, 1860, founded in 1992 and formally registered in 2004. Headquartered in Ambedkarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, with a coordination office in Ayodhya, the organization operates community-led development programs across 40 districts of Uttar Pradesh organized into five regional hubs (Purvanchal, Tarai, Awadh, Vindhyachal, and Bundelkhand). Its core service areas are Women Empowerment & Local Governance, Education & Child Development, Health/Nutrition/WASH, Livelihoods & Climate Resilience, and Civil Society Strengthening, delivered through a network of 469+ grassroots CSOs and a small core team of 16 staff.

Active programs include the Nutrition Project (Tata Trust-funded, covering 57.4K+ households and 4.85 Lakh+ individuals across 175 Gram Panchayats in Ambedkarnagar), Program SERVE (a partnership with e-Vidyaloka Trust and EkStep Foundation using the Sunbird-enabled SERVE platform for live interactive English classes across 143 government schools and 9 districts, reaching 7,800+ students), Digital Class and Swadhyay Class (digital learning for Grades 5-8 in English, Math, Science, and AI exposure), Rural Education Initiative (mobile teaching units and 5 learning centers reaching 500+ students), the Migrants Resilience Collaborative with Jan Sahas (welfare-scheme access for migrant laborers in Banda district via the Jan Saathi App), the CCCRT Project with ICC (climate-resilient agriculture across 14 districts), and the MAUSAM Project with PANI SANSTHAN (organizational development for 25 CSOs).

SATHI-UP generates no commercial revenue; its business model is grant- and donation-funded, with institutional funding from Tata Trust, e-Vidyaloka Trust, EkStep Foundation, ICC, PANI SANSTHAN, Jan Sahas, Azim Premji Foundation, and historically the William J. Clinton Foundation, FHI Solutions, and Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, supplemented by individual donations via bank transfer. The organization has reached 24+ lakh individuals and 280K+ families over three decades.

Name

SATHI-UP

Legal name

Supporting Association for Thematic and Holistic Initiative (SATHI)

Website

https://sathiup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SATHI-UP is a nonprofit society founded in 1992 that delivers community-led development programs across 40 districts of Uttar Pradesh in education, health/nutrition, women's empowerment, climate resilience, and civil society strengthening, funded by institutional grants and donations and implemented through a network of 469+ grassroots CSOs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development and Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Access & Quality (International Development) (BPAGABAE), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Community development programs
• Rural education initiatives
• Women empowerment programs
• Health nutrition WASH
• Livelihoods climate resilience

Headquarters

HQ city

Ambedkernagar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: SATHI-UP accepts donations from individuals and organizations through bank transfers and cheque donations. Account details are publicly listed on their website for direct contributions.
2. Institutional Funding and Grants: The organization receives funding from various institutional partners including Tata Trust, e-Vidyaloka Trust, EkStep Foundation, ICC, PANI SANSTHAN, Jan Sahas, Azim Premji Foundation, William J. Clinton Foundation, FHI Solutions, and Sir Dorabji Tata Trust for specific projects and programs.
3. Government Grants: SATHI-UP receives government grants for education initiatives including Rural Education programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SATHI-UP is a grassroots nonprofit society that implements community development programs across 40 districts of Uttar Pradesh in five thematic areas: Women Empowerment & Local Governance, Education & Child Development, Health/Nutrition/WASH, Livelihoods & Climate Resilience, and Civil Society Strengthening. Its programs include the Nutrition Project, Digital Class, Rural Education Initiative, Program SERVE, Swadhyay Class, Migrants Resilience Collaborative (MRC), CCCRT Project, and MAUSAM Project, delivered through district forums, regional hubs, CSO networks, and government school partnerships. The organization does not sell products; its offerings are program-based interventions funded by donations and grants.

Product overview

SATHI-UP is a grassroots development NGO offering a portfolio of community development programs and initiatives rather than a commercial product platform. Its offerings span five thematic areas: Women Empowerment & Local Governance, Education & Child Development, Health, Nutrition & WASH, Livelihoods & Climate Resilience, and Civil Society Strengthening. Key operational programs include the Nutrition Project (reaching 57.4K+ households), Digital Class and Swadhyay Class (digital education for grades 5-8), Program SERVE (English learning via the SERVE platform across 143 schools), Rural Education Initiative (mobile teaching and 5 learning centers), Migrants Resilience Collaborative (MRC for migrant welfare), CCCRT Project (climate resilience for farmers), and MAUSAM Project (CSO organizational development). These programs are implemented in partnership with various funders including Tata Trust, e-Vidyaloka Trust, EkStep Foundation, Jan Sahas, PANI SANSTHAN, and ICC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nutrition Project A nutrition intervention aimed at enhancing nutritional outcomes of pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children under five through strengthened public health systems and community-driven behavior change in Bhiti and Bhiyaon blocks of Ambedkarnagar district, reaching 175 gram panchayats and 57.4K+ households.
• Digital Class Digital learning initiative that strengthens English, Mathematics, and Science education for Grades 6-8 students in UP government schools through online education, improving student engagement, attendance, and access to quality learning in rural areas. Covers 5 Government KGBV schools in 5 blocks of Ayodhya District.
• Rural Education Initiative Provides quality education to children aged 6-14 in rural villages through mobile teaching units and digital learning resources, reaching 500+ students and establishing 5 learning centers in northern districts of Uttar Pradesh.
• Program SERVE (Sunbird-enabled Remote Volunteer Education) Education initiative that strengthens foundational English learning for Grade 6 students in UP government schools through live interactive online classes using the SERVE digital learning platform. Reaches 143 government schools across 9 districts with 7,800+ students and 3,054 live sessions delivered.
• Migrants Resilience Collaborative (MRC) Supports migrant labourers and vulnerable families in Banda district through welfare scheme access, digital registration via Jan Saathi App, and community outreach by Jan Saathis, improving awareness, documentation, helpline access, and coordination with government departments across 5 blocks.
• Swadhyay Class Strengthens foundational learning in English, Mathematics, Science, and AI for Grades 5-8 students in UP government schools through online education across 15 government schools in 3 blocks of Ayodhya, improving student engagement, attendance, and access to quality rural learning with AI-based learning exposure.
• CCCRT Project (Climate Change Community Resilience Toolkit) Strengthens grassroots institutions and farming communities through climate-resilient agricultural practices, CSO capacity building, and community-led climate action. Empowers Community Climate Champions and supports small and marginal farmers across 14 districts, 25 blocks, and 71 gram panchayats.
• MAUSAM Project Supports 25 Civil Society Organizations across Uttar Pradesh through organizational development, climate-responsive planning, and leadership strengthening. Promotes inclusive and sustainable local development through capacity building, OD baseline assessments, vision and mission strengthening, and PRI and community training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24+ lakh individuals impacted across 40 districts
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• e-Vidyaloka TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Digital Class program providing online education to Grades 6-8 students in 5 KGBV schools across 5 blocks in Ayodhya District, and for Program SERVE in 143 government schools across 9 districts, reaching 7,800+ students.
• EkStep FoundationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Program SERVE, providing the SERVE digital learning platform that enables live interactive online classes for Grade 6 students in UP government schools.
• PANI SANSTHANmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for MAUSAM Project supporting 25 CSOs across 16 districts in Uttar Pradesh through organisational development, climate-responsive planning, and leadership strengthening.
• Jan SahasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Migrants Resilience Collaborative (MRC) program in Banda district, supporting migrant laborers and vulnerable families through welfare scheme access, digital registration via Jan Saathi App, and community outreach.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Digital Green: Digital Green is a tech-enabled NGO using video and digital tools to extend agricultural extension and health practices to rural communities. Comparable on the tech-enabled rural agriculture and community learning overlap with SATHI-UP's CCCRT and Digital Class programs.
• Restless Development India: Restless Development India is a youth-focused development organization working on civic participation, livelihoods, and education in underserved communities. Overlaps with SATHI-UP on rural youth education and women/youth leadership programming.

Direct peers

• Gram Vikas: Gram Vikas works in tribal and rural Odisha on community-led development spanning WASH, education, livelihoods, and health. Comparable to SATHI-UP's decentralized, community-organization-driven model and long-tenure rural presence.
• PRADAN: PRADAN is a leading Indian grassroots NGO promoting livelihoods and women's collectives across multiple poor states. Directly comparable to SATHI-UP on community-led rural development, women's empowerment, and CSO capacity building across similar thematic verticals.
• Seva Mandir: Seva Mandir runs integrated rural development programs (education, health, livelihoods, women's empowerment) through community institutions in southern Rajasthan. Closely mirrors SATHI-UP's community-mobilization model and multi-sectoral rural portfolio.
• Child in Need Institute (CINI): CINI integrates child health, nutrition, education, and women's empowerment across tribal and rural India via community institutions. Closely comparable to SATHI-UP on the health-nutrition-education cluster for women and children.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: BAIF is a pan-Indian rural development organization focused on livestock, livelihoods, agriculture, and climate resilience for smallholders. Strongly comparable on the agriculture/livelihoods and rural-development portions of SATHI-UP's portfolio.
• Society for Promotion of Area Resource Centers (SPARC): SPARC works with urban and rural poor communities on housing, livelihoods, and rights through grassroots collectives. Similar grassroots-community-organizing approach and CSO strengthening orientation as SATHI-UP.

Broad incumbents

• ActionAid Association India: ActionAid India is a larger national affiliate of a global federation working on women's rights, education, livelihoods, and humanitarian response. Operates in overlapping rural geographies with similar grassroots mobilization but a much broader funding and advocacy footprint.

Regional players

• WaterAid India: WaterAid India focuses on WASH in rural and urban-poor communities, partnering with grassroots NGOs. Comparable on the WASH/health overlap with SATHI-UP's Health, Nutrition & WASH program and similar Indian state-level operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sathi-up942?si=oIyZk6Pngij6Arjy
• Facebookfacebook.com/SATHIUP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sathi-up
• Instagraminstagram.com/sathi.up/?hl=en

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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