Attorney Sheela Murthy is a proud alumna and loyal supporter of Harvard Law School, where she received her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in 1987. She also is a strong believer that immigration law is a calling, and in a 2008 interview, told the Harvard Law Bulletin that “Immigration is a symbol of who we are […]
Harmony Thru Education – In India, children with special needs are often considered a burden to their families. Harmony Through Education, a Maryland nonprofit, is working to reverse that, and has established a school in Dharamsala, India, for children with mental and physical challenges. The school provides instruction in math, reading, and writing, augmented by […]
The Chennakeshava School is a visible sign of hope for hundreds of children from poor neighborhoods in Bangalore, India. Through a gift to United Way International, the MurthyNAYAK Foundation provides free breakfast and lunch, books, some scholarships, and transportation for 2,000 children at the Chennakeshava School. A large proportion of the children at Chennakeshava are […]
Big Brothers and Big Sisters – this Baltimore-based nonprofit provides one-on-one mentoring relationships to help at-risk children reach their full potential. Their mission is to bring a caring adult into the life of every child in need, helping children achieve success in school and in life, while strengthening their communities. Each adult mentor gets together […]
The MurthyNAYAK Foundation is a proud sponsor of ASHA for Women, a Washington-based non-profit organization that helps South Asian women who are victims of domestic abuse. The word “asha” means “hope” in Hindi and other South Asian languages, and giving hope to women in crisis is ASHA’s reason for being. We wholeheartedly support this work […]
One of the largest, hands-on science education programs in the world, Agastya is a movement led by entrepreneurs, educators, scientists, teachers, and children. Its goal is to revitalize and transform primary and secondary education in India and provide an affordable education model, replicable anywhere in the world. The MurthyNAYAK Foundation has provided a grant to […]
AID – the Association for India’s Development is a volunteer movement that promotes sustainable, equitable, and just development in India. It has launched high-profile campaigns against corruption and worked to remedy other major impediments to India’s development. AID supports grass-roots organizations in India and seeks broad-based solutions to complex problems that may implicate several domains […]
The American Immigration Council (AIC, formerly AILF, the American Immigration Law Foundation) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the prosperity and diversity of our nation by educating people about the enduring benefits of immigration, and by preserving a legal framework that will help America continue to be a nation of immigrants. The MurthyNAYAK Foundation supports […]
Over the years, the MurthyNAYAK Foundation has helped several worthy causes with short-term or one-time grant funding, to help with particular projects or respond to immediate and pressing human needs in a time of crisis, such as a natural disaster. As with our long-term partners, we have chosen to work with these organizations because they […]
