About SDJ Foundation
Our Mission
To fight hunger and improve health by providing food, medical support, and essential aid to those most in need.
We believe no one should go to bed hungry and everyone deserves a healthy, dignified life. We provide support to those most in need — including people who are disabled, extremely poor, unable to work or facing urgent crises. We are committed to uplifting the vulnerable.
Our Impact
Every month, we distribute staple food along with medical assistance to individuals who struggle to afford basic necessities. Our food relief outreach ensures that families and individuals receive the nourishment they need, while our medical support initiative helps provide essential medicines, treatments, and healthcare resources.
Our Vision
A world where no one goes to bed hungry, and healthcare is a basic right — not a privilege.
Our vision is to create a world where every individual has access to essential needs—nutritious food, quality healthcare, and basic living resources. We believe in equal opportunity for all to lead healthy, dignified lives. Through compassion and collaboration, we aim to uplift underserved communities and build a more equitable future.
Meet Our Team
Co-Founder and Operations Director
Co-Founder and Operations Director
Co-Founder and Operations Director
Annisfun Nahar is originally from Indonesia. As the driving force behind the foundation’s day-to-day operations, she brings unmatched energy, leadership, and extensive networks to the table. She ensures that every initiative runs smoothly and makes a real difference in the communities we serve together as a team.
Founder and Executive Director
Co-Founder and Operations Director
Co-Founder and Operations Director
Atul Prakash Jain established SDJ Foundation in memory of his grandmother, Shakuntala Devi Jain. With a global perspective shaped by 37 years of experience, he is driven by the belief that no one should go to sleep hungry. Leading with compassion, he guides the foundation’s mission to take meaningful steps toward a better, kinder world.
Co-Founder & Programs Director
Co-Founder and Operations Director
Co-Founder & Programs Director
Tian Widyaningsih, originally from Indonesia, she has extensive experience working with government and charitable organizations on various social causes. She leads the development and management of the foundation’s programs, ensuring they effectively address community needs and create lasting impact.
Director of Communications
Director of Brand and Identity
Director of Brand and Identity
Abhinav Jain manages the foundation’s website, social media channels, and blog, ensuring that the foundation’s story, mission, and impact reach a wide and engaged audience. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Abhinav helps connect the foundation to its community and supporters.
Director of Brand and Identity
Director of Brand and Identity
Director of Brand and Identity
Akshita Jain has crafted the foundation’s logo and visual branding, shaping the look and feel that represents its mission and values. With a focus on design and aesthetics, she ensures a consistent and meaningful visual identity across all platforms, helping the foundation connect authentically with its community.
Why SDJ?
SDJ Foundation is named in honour of Shakuntala Devi Jain — a woman whose life embodied strength, sacrifice, and resilience.
Married young and widowed early, she raised five children on her own at a time when India was still under British rule. Despite having no formal education herself, she understood the power of knowledge — selling her jewellery to ensure all her children were educated.
Life was never easy for her, but she faced every challenge with grace and determination. In her final years, though movement became difficult, her spirit remained unshaken. She passed away at the entrance of a temple — a reflection of her unwavering faith and quiet dignity.
Shakuntala Devi Jain was more than a mother and a matriarch — she was a symbol of courage. Her grandson, the founder of SDJ Foundation, shared a deep bond with her. It is in her memory and inspired by her legacy that this foundation exists — to serve those in need, just as she selflessly served her family and community.