Rahul Verma


Rahul Verma is a social activist and founder of the Uday Foundation, a non profit organization named after his son, who was born with multiple congenital defects. His work includes campaigning for banning of junk food in schools and related to health and dignity in India.

Uday Foundation

The Uday Foundation is a non-profit organisation based in New Delhi, India. The foundation works on health, support and dignity to homeless and disaster relief.

Background

In 2006, Rahul Verma's son Uday was born with multiple congenital anomalies. Despite low chances of survival, Verma fought for his son's life and during the extended stay at the hospital, he came across many people suffering from hunger and lack of sanitation as they waited for treatment. After experiencing the terrible life of these patients at the hospital, Verma quit his job and decided to provide food and clothes to both the patients and their attendants which led to the birth of Uday Foundation. His son's struggles inspired him to help children born healthy combat the risks associated with a diet of junk food.

Activities

The foundation supports homeless people with in kind help by providing clothes, blankets, dry ration and dignity kits. It works for disaster relief by focusing on food, shelter, water, sanitation and emergency supplies for the victims.
The Foundation runs a free medical clinic where they treat underprivileged patients. It also provides medical help to critically ill children and runs storytelling sessions for children in hospital.
The Foundation received the NGO Leadership & Excellence Awards 2015 by ABP News.