About Us
Friends of Buddha Fellowship Inc. supports the vision, mission and goals of the Buddha Institute and the Buddha Fellowship Program.
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Founded in 1997, Srijan has uplifted more than 125,000 poor families in rural India through direct, grassroots intervention over the past 25 years. The Buddha Institute and the Buddha Fellowship Program are flagship initiatives of Srijan that aim to accelerate systemic socio-economic growth by attracting, mentoring and enabling development entrepreneurs, also known as Buddha Fellows, to tackle issues in farming, healthcare, nutrition, education, and environment sectors through sustainable enterprises.
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Please join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of rural poor.
Our Vision
Commitment, compassion, entrepreneurship . These three values have stood at the center of the Buddha Fellowship Program since its inception. Inclusive India where no village is left behind is our vision. Buddha Fellows drive systemic socio-economic growth in marginalized population through sustainable enterprises. Raising awareness of equitable development issues in rural poor and enabling Indian youth to become socially responsible entrepreneurs is our mission.
Our Impact
Impact of Cohorts I and II of Buddha Fellows
How Are We Different
A Buddha Fellow Eco-System
