Supporting Households to Attain Primary Education
About us
We are a nonprofit dedicated to transforming education for underprivileged children in India. Since 2017, we’ve been committed to addressing the barriers that prevent children from accessing quality education. By raising funds, sponsoring students, and partnering with schools, we provide essential resources and support to help these children succeed. We are also working towards establishing a fully-funded school to ensure equal educational opportunities for all. Join us in shaping brighter futures through education.
About Founder:
Chaitali grew up in Mumbai, India, where she saw firsthand the barriers to education that many children face. After moving to the U.S. in 2014, she completed her high school education in New Jersey and went on to graduate from U.C. Berkeley with a double major in Economics and Data Science. Currently based in New York City, Chaitali works at a leading economic consulting firm.
Her commitment to community service has been a driving force throughout her life. In high school, she served as a personal tutor to several students, and while in New Jersey, she taught dance and Hindi at a local nonprofit organization. Chaitali’s deep-rooted passion for education and service is the foundation of SHAPE, where she continues to work towards creating equal opportunities for underprivileged children.
Chaitali Mandavia
Founder of SHAPE India
Head of SHAPE
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