Ekta Rural Foundation equips rural caregivers, Anganwadi centers, NGOs and frontline workers with expertly designed therapeutic play kits to foster children’s emotional, cognitive and motor growth. Driven by a mission to standardize early childhood resources, ERF ensures that every child—regardless of location—has access to purposeful developmental tools. Their vision of “reimagining play, one space, one child, one smile at a time” underscores a compassionate, impact-first approach. Through strategic kit design and distribution, ERF empowers grassroots workers to focus on meaningful connection and upliftment for underserved kids.
Ekta Rural Foundation is led by Dr. Ekta Bhatia, a seasoned neuro-developmental physiotherapist and behavioural therapist with over 18 years of experience. ERF’s mission is to democratize access to high-quality developmental tools, enabling grassroots workers to deliver impactful, care-cantered support across rural India. Their vision—transforming how children play, one smile at a time—reflects a commitment to equity in child development. By blending therapeutic expertise with hands-on innovation, ERF continues to uplift communities through play, learning and empathetic engagement.
Ekta Rural Foundation's projects span Anganwadi centres, charitable therapy clinics and even women’s prison Balwadis, bringing essential therapeutic tools to underserved settings. In each context, ERF carefully deploys sensory, motor and cognitive aids to elevate children's holistic development. The customized approach—from starter kits for new workers to specialized tools tailored by age and ability—ensures interventions are both effective and empathetic. By bridging gaps in developmental care, ERF reinforces the potential in every child and the capacity of caregivers to nurture inclusion and growth.
Reaching Ekta Rural Foundation is simple—connect via phone, email, or their Mumbai office to learn how to volunteer, donate, or partner with their child-cantered mission. Whether you're an Anganwadi worker, NGO, or donor, ERF welcomes collaboration to expand access to inclusive developmental tools. With Dr. Ekta Bhatia’s leadership and their supportive team, every communication reflects a genuine commitment to empowering children through play. Your voice can make a difference in bringing therapeutic, scholastic and emotional growth to rural communities.
By donating to Ekta Rural Foundation, you fund the creation of inclusive play areas and distribution of curated therapy kits designed to support children’s development. Contributions directly empower caregivers, Anganwadi workers and grassroots organizations to deliver high-impact, emotionally enriching care. ERF’s transparent approach ensures donations translate into meaningful smiles, engagement and holistic growth in underserved communities. Your support cultivates not just tools, but brighter developmental futures.