Our aid isn't just a moment for those in need...
it's a memory

Dev Sharma | Founder & CEO
The Raksha Foundation is growing into the world's largest youth-led initiative redefining corporate-led service by improving its execution and amplifying its impact through emotionally-driven interpersonal connections with underserved communities. An overlooked gap between corporate executives and those they serve causes critical sustainability issues to go unvoiced, invigorating today's societal gaps.
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We're here to break this cycle.

​$98,300+

Worth of resources gathered and distributed globally

8,140+

Individuals in need impacted through our global initiatives

663+

Passionate members, contributors, and volunteers

1000+

Hours of community service awarded to members and volunteers

28

Local, national, and international partners

4

Local and global branches

6

countries impacted

2.5+

years dedicated to our unique vision

our Partners

A leading private Jesuit research university guided by a simple promise: to prepare people to lead extraordinary lives.
Dedicated to facilitating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call for action by all countries to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.
 A global Christian humanitarian organization bringing sustainable solutions to the world's greatest problems

Global Recognition

UN Volunteer Groups Alliance
George H.W. Bush's Points of Light Foundation
Representing District 51 as the youngest member of IL House of Representatives.

our Dedicated Community

New
Updates

June 6th, 2026

Raksha is recruiting Global Board Directors!

Raksha is pivoting into a global product incubator connecting young innovators to companies looking to accelerate CSR impact. We are building a global product competition involving big-tech product leaders, transnational partnerships, design-focused workshops, and corporate investments.

Preferred candidates:
  • Highly ambitious, communicative, impact-driven
  • Able to commit 10 hours per week
  • Strong self-motivation and ability to lead a team
  • Large-scale experience in outreach, logistics, marketing, partnerships, web design, etc.
February 24th, 2025

Listen to our RISEP interview with Principal Uma Pandey

Throwback to RISEP 2024 and our team‘s interview with Mrs. Uma Pandey, the principal of the Madya Evam Uchcha Vidyalaya in Jamshedpur, India. Home to 700+ students of diverse backgrounds and ages, Principal Pandey’s school works to voice the talent and intellect of its amazing students, rather than their deprived circumstances.

By interviewing Principal Pandey and immersing into the curriculum and lives of the students, Raksha was able install sustainable water sanitation and cooling systems to guide students towards focusing on their creative potential.
Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel!
January 14th, 2025

Recognition from the George H.W. Bush Points of Light Foundation

The Points of Light Foundation, founded by George H.W. Bush, recognized Raksha and its founder, Dev Sharma, with the Points of Light Award.

We are honored to have this recognition as it furthers our founder's purpose of using his creativity and passion to push more youth to take action on their identities to make a global impact.

Check out the Points of Light article to learn more about our founder's story while exploring his goals for Raksha's future!
October 2nd, 2024

Global Recognition from United Nations & Volunteer Groups Alliance

The Raksha Foundation establishes itself as a leading global organization by being recognized as one of 100+ organizations from 150+ countries around the world dedicated to upholding and expanding the  UN Sustainable Development Goals  globally.

Raksha's new partnership with the Volunteer Groups Alliance and the United Nations brings greater potential to our global efforts in advancing sustainability and welfare through creativity and interaction!

​Read more about Raksha's recognition with the article below!

Recent
Activity

Global
Initiatives

Check out our team's trip to India for the
Raksha International Sustainability & Education Program
​Through RISEP, an international joint collaboration between top companies and organizations, Raksha shortens the gap between the two parties involved in service by implementing interaction into the installments of sustainable technology and resources related to education, sanitation, and everyday life, enhancing the personal impact of these advancements on those in need.
​Progress:
$7,010+
in funds raised in less than 3 months
1,050+
individuals impacted in the ​summer of 2024
There are many more opportunities in store for YOU at Raksha!
STAY TUNED!
To understand our mission and the groups we aim to serve, explore our past events!

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- Dev Sharma, Founder & CEO
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Harnessing interaction with the underprivileged to bring long-term value to creativity and service

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