Diya's Foundation at a Glance
A Bit of Background
As the child of a first-generation immigrant parents, I had the opportunity to witness the plight of less fortunate children both here and in some developing countries. I started volunteering at local food banks and assisted-living homes since my middle school days as I always felt to give back to those in need.
During my trip to Jordan in Fall of 2016, I came across a local girl of my age selling handmade bracelets to support her family and her education. Her struggle made me realize education is a privilege and not a right in most parts of the world, unlike the country I live in.
In Summer 2018, I volunteered at a home for underprivileged girls in West Bengal, India. During my stay, I realized how lack of basic health, hygiene, and personal care products disrupts their day-to-day activities.
Hope Is Where the Heart Is
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AUGUST 2023
Diya's Foundation proudly announced its commitment to the lifelong education of two children, aged 4 and 7, through the Vikash - A Brighter Future initiative. This educational initiative is designed for underprivileged children in Sundarban by the socio- cultural organization BANCHBO.ORG. We believe that every child deserves access to quality education, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact in their lives."
JULY 2021
Organized a virtual fundraiser "Ullash"
APRIL 2020
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Diya’s Foundation has extended its hand to support volunteers and organizations, who are providing relief to vulnerable groups in the affected areas of West Bengal, India. We have provided aid to the Corona emergency relief fund, an initiative of Banchbo Socio Cultural Association in Kolkata and the Iman Sangeet Academy in Howrah. We have also donated to Medha USA, a local New Jersey based nonprofit organization.
Prabartak Update as of Nov 2019
Dear All,
I have been able to disburse the donations contributed by all of you during my Arengetram with help from Mommy and my Dada, who introduced me to this organization. Thank you for your generosity!
Ever grateful,
Sanjana ( Diya)
My new commitment: supporting Vikashita- A Brighter Future "Educational Project for Under privileged Children of Sundarban"... an initiative of BANCHBO.ORG ..
Vikashita a school in distant part of Sundarban (Panchamer Bazar in Pathar Pratima Block) is engaged to provide education from pre-primary to primary level.Initially it was working as a supplementary school (at Indranarayanpur Sukanta-Nazrul MSK School) for a considerable period of more than one decade since 2005.Vikashita a school in distant part of Sundarban (Panchamer Bazar in Pathar Pratima Block) is engaged to provide education from pre-primary to primary level.Initially it was working as a supplementary school (at Indranarayanpur Sukanta-Nazrul MSK School) for a considerable period of more than one decade since 2005.
“Everything that is done in the world is done by hope”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Hope and Help
My hope is to provide books, stationery, and sanitary products to underprivileged girls.
I have been partnering with Prabartak Seva Niketan in Chandannagore, West Bengal, India. Prabartak is a home providing food, shelter, and education to underprivileged girls.
Reinforcing my Commitment
I believe every girl has the potential to rise through education regardless of their circumstances. From my volunteering experience in India, I realized that the lack of basic health and hygiene products hinders the ability of these underprivileged girls to focus on their studies and realize their inner strengths. While mentoring those girls to improve their conversational English skills, I felt that being able to communicate effectively builds self-esteem and dignity.
With this hope of mine, my goal is to raise funds for the children and provide them the resources to fulfill their dreams.
This is my first step and I seek your support, cooperation, advice, and outreach.
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About Sanjana:
Sanjana Basu Mallick is a Senior (Firstie) at United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Upon graduating in May 2025 with Chemistry Major, Sanjana will be commissioned to the United States Naval force as a Nuclear Submarine Officer. Sanjana is a recipient of prestigious Admiral Frank L. Bowmans Scholarship and has been actively involved with the Department of Defense (DoD) funded research projects at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico and US Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. Sanjana represented US Naval Academy at the 2024 ALLIES Joint Research Project (academic research on civil-military relations) in Ankara, Turkey. Sanjana holds numerous leadership positions at the Academy including Platoon Commander, Captain of the Navy Debate Team, and a Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Educator.
Sanjana attended John P. Stevens High School in Edison, New Jersey (Class of 2021) and represented her school as the Captain of Girls Varsity Swimming Team and Girls Varsity Cross-Country Team. During her high school years, Sanjana served as an executive board member for the Congressman’s (NJ Sixth District) Youth Advisory Council.
Sanjana is a trained Bharatnatyam Dancer and completed her Arangetram (dance graduation) in 2019.
In her free time, Sanjana enjoys running marathons, reading, and solo traveling.
Sanjana would like to thank everyone who has donated to Diya’s Foundation, and urges younger generations to immerse themselves in service, whether it is within the community or beyond. Any small change can amount to a bigger difference.
