Policy Research & Advocacy

Policy Research & Advocacy

Leadership and Empowerment

Leadership and Empowerment

Skill and Livelihood

Skill and Livelihood

Health & Education

Health & Education

Natural Resources Management & Climate Action

Natural Resources Management & Climate Action

Direct Impact Campaigns

ABOUT US

ORGANIZATION PROFILE

Kalinga Kusum Foundation (KKF) is a leading, award-winning non-profit organization based in Odisha, committed to transforming lives through innovative, community-driven development. Since its inception in 2011, KKF has been addressing systemic challenges across education, health, livelihoods, legal empowerment, and climate action — with a sharp focus on the inclusion of children, youth, women, and tribal populations. Over the years, the foundation has built deep expertise across thematic areas including Child Rights & Protection, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Agroforestry Development, Energy Plantations, Renewable Energy Access, Sustainable Lake Management, Women’s Empowerment, and Tribal Livelihoods. KKF is fully compliant with 12A, 80G, and FCRA regulations, and is registered on the NGO-Darpan Portal of NITI Aayog.

Our work is backed by a team of highly qualified professionals with global experience, and is strengthened through strong partnerships with organizations like UNICEF, SBI Foundation, Tata Trusts, VisionSpring, Oxford University, and various government ministries. Flagship programs include the Child-Friendly Constituency initiative, ISO-certified Anganwadi Centres, SFURTI-supported artisan clusters, large-scale agroforestry and lake rejuvenation projects, non-invasive health screening for tribal populations, and the SHE LEADS program empowering thousands of women with financial, digital, and legal literacy. With presence across some of the most underserved districts in Odisha, KKF continues to drive inclusive development by blending grassroots engagement, policy advocacy, and sustainable innovation.

OUR VISION

To help realize an equitable and just society

OUR MISSION

Kalinga Kusum Foundation's mission is socio-economic and legal empowerment of those living on the edges of society, with special focus on children, climate, youth, women, and tribal.

Padmashri Prof. Anil K. Gupta

Padmashri Prof. Anil K. Gupta

Professor Anil K. Gupta is a Professor at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmadabad and is also the Executive Vice-Chair, National Innovation Foundation Chaired by Adviser to Prime Minister.

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Shri Sujeet Kumar

Shri Sujeet Kumar

Shri Sujeet Kumar is a 2nd term Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha, representing the state of Odisha, and a Lawyer specialising in the areas of Technology Laws, IP, Arbitration, Environmental, Commercial and Constitutional Laws.

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