Sanjoya Charee

Trustee & Chairman

After a distinguished career in the Communications Industry and a successful entrepreneurial stint in the Apparel Industry, Sanjoya reached a turning point. He chose to pivot towards a more meaningful purpose, dedicating himself to serving humanity and the planet.

For years, Sanjoya had nurtured a vision of creating a positive impact on a larger scale. He yearned to spread joy, value, and benefits to humankind and the Earth, which were facing unprecedented challenges—wars, acute poverty, and drastic climate change.

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Sanjoya felt an overwhelming sense of responsibility to contribute, in his own humble way, towards making the world a better place.

With a deep sense of purpose and a heartfelt prayer, Sanjoya embarked on a new journey. Alongside his twin sister, Anuradha, he co-founded Food For Life Trust, a testament to his commitment to creating a brighter, more compassionate world.

“Let’s spread joy and heal the Earth together.”

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Anuradha Charee

Trustee & Vice Chairman

As I reflect on my 40-year journey in the apparel export and retail industry, I am reminded of the valuable lessons I’ve learned. My experience working with multinational companies, foreign firms, and Indian businesses has been enriching. I’ve also had the opportunity to be an entrepreneur, with a joint venture in Belgium.

However, over the past five years, I’ve witnessed a disturbing shift in corporate culture. The younger generation’s aggressive pursuit of success has created toxic work environments, where seniority and experience are disregarded. This trend has been a source of concern for me, as I believe that a humanistic work environment is essential for our mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

The advent of AI has only exacerbated this issue, creating a culture of fear and insecurity. It’s time for us to reevaluate our priorities and recognize that our well-being is intricately linked to our work environment. We started working to live, but the demands of today’s fast-paced world have reversed this notion.

As a practicing Buddhist, I’ve come to realize that our actions have a profound impact on the future of our planet. The alarming rates of global warming, resource depletion, pollution, and climate change are a testament to our recklessness. It’s time for us to awaken to our responsibility as global citizens and take action to save our planet.

This is why I founded Food for Life Trust, with the mission of valuing human resources and creating a humanistic organizational environment while contributing to the betterment of our environment & our planet.

Our goal is to provide hygienic, nutritious meals to those suffering from malnutrition and hunger. We also aim to empower women by providing them with occupation and opportunities to cook healthy meals.

Some startling facts have driven our mission:

• Hunger kills more people than AIDS, malaria, TB, or any other disease.
• One in 10 people worldwide face severe food insecurity.

Our objective is to provide meals to 5,000 children and adults daily, increasing to 10,000 lives and more. To achieve this, we seek support from like-minded individuals and organizations. As a CSR-certified trust, donations to Food for Life are exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

I invite you to join hands with us to cherish, treasure, respect, nourish, and uplift the lesser-privileged human resources in our environment.

“Together, we can nourish lives and save our planet.”

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