Registered charity in Sweden · Org.nr 802530-2145

Building Bridges.
Empowering Lives.

We help underprivileged communities — mainly in India — through education, support, and sustainable initiatives. SETU means bridge.

An elderly woman smiling warmly at home during a Setu Sverige Foundation community visit

About us

A bridge between people and possibility.

SETU Sverige Foundation is a Swedish registered charity. Our mission is simple: connect resources from those who can give with communities that need a fair chance — so that opportunity is no longer a question of birthplace.

The name SETU means bridge. We build bridges between Sweden and India, between donors and families, between today's hardship and tomorrow's dignity.

What we do

Four focus areas, one purpose.

Education Support

Scholarships, school supplies, and tutoring for children who would otherwise be left behind.

Poverty Alleviation

Food security, livelihood training, and emergency aid for families in need.

Community Development

Clean water, sanitation, and local infrastructure built together with the people we serve.

Women Empowerment

Vocational skills, micro-enterprise support, and safe spaces for women to thrive.

Projects & stories

Real people. Real change.

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Education

A Scholarship for Shareef Sheikh

SETU Sverige Foundation supported an educational scholarship for Shareef Sheikh. Further verified information about the scholarship and its impact will be published when available.

Women

Women for Change

SETU Sverige Foundation supports initiatives for women and girls together with local partners. Verified details from these initiatives will be published when available.

Volunteers preparing and distributing cooked meals on the street during a Setu Sverige Foundation food relief drive in Bengaluru
Community Support

Food for Underprivileged Communities

SETU Sverige Foundation supports food preparation and distribution initiatives for underprivileged communities in India, working with local partners to help assistance reach people on the ground.

Get involved

Three ways to build the bridge.

Donate

Every gift funds education, food, and dignity for families in need.

Donate Now

Volunteer

Share your time, skills or energy with communities that need support.

Become a Volunteer

Partner

Companies and foundations can multiply impact through partnerships.

Partner with us

Follow our journey

Stay connected.

Stay connected with SETU Sverige Foundation through our social channels. Follow our projects, volunteer activities, fundraising efforts, events, and impact stories.

Transparency

Trust, built into how we work.

SETU Sverige Foundation is committed to responsible governance, transparency and ethical use of resources to maximise social impact.

Official registration

Org.nr 802530-2145 · Swedish registered non-profit association (Ideell förening)

Donations used responsibly

Every krona goes toward our mission and is directed with care.

Reports & documents

Financial and project reports will be published for open review.