Ekam Foundation

For the past 13 years, the EKAM Foundation has worked to provide quality healthcare to underprivileged children and mothers in India, as well as to facilitate their holistic well-being. By collaborating with the government, private sector, civil society organizations, and communities, our programs bridge the gap between public health centers and the community, making quality healthcare accessible to everyone. EKAM Foundation aims to reduce child and maternal deaths and bring about sustainable development by improving the overall well-being of the mother, child and community.

Dr. Sailakshmi Balijepalli, a presidential awardee and an Ashoka Fellow, founded EKAM (https://www.ekam.ngo/) in 2009. The mission of Team EKAM is to carry forward Dr. Sai’s vision of “No child should be denied the right to healthcare due to financial constraints.” EKAM helps the most vulnerable mothers and babies not only survive, but also thrive.

1. Over a Million Children and Mothers supported so far

2. 11 States of India reached namely Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Delhi, Nagaland, West Bengal and Gujarat

3. 12,000+ Villages covered

4. More than 4,000 Para-medical staff trained

5. More than 14,000 children in Tamil Nadu provided life-saving medical care

6. More than 63,000 children benefitted from medical camps and referrals

Some of our flagship projects include:

• Health system strengthening - Equipment & newborn survival kit provision, Capacity building of health workers

• Save a Child - Financial support provided towards lifesaving medical treatment of children

• Maternal and Child Health awareness

• There is an imminent need to strengthen the health system of Tamil Nadu and create maternal and child health awareness among the marginalized communities.