SDG Goals
The work of the Foundation aligns with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Founder’s Story
I didn’t start with a plan, I started with a feeling.
A feeling that I wanted to do something meaningful. Something that goes beyond just me.
Over the years, I found myself drawn to spaces where people needed support the most. I volunteered with multiple organizations, engaged with different NGOs, and spent time in orphanages, old age homes, and slum communities. Each experience stayed with me. Not just as memories, but as questions- Can we do more? Can we do better?
That’s when I realized that this wasn’t just something I wanted to do occasionally. It was something I wanted to dedicate myself to.
I always dreamed of entering the medical field because, for me, it represented service. But when that path didn’t work out, I didn’t let the purpose go. Instead, I chose to understand impact in a deeper way. I pursued my Master’s in Development Communication and Extension to learn how communities work, how organizations function, and how change is actually created.
Even during that time, I continued volunteering, staying closely connected with social impact spaces and communities. Somewhere along the way, the idea became clear.. I don’t just want to be a part of change, I want to build something that enables it.
That’s how Silent But Strong Foundation was born.
This foundation is not just about helping, it’s about bringing people together to create impact. Starting with children and women, our aim is to build opportunities, spread awareness, and create spaces where growth, dignity, and support exist.
But more than that, this is also a call.
A call for people to step in, to give their time, to feel connected to society again. Because real change doesn’t happen alone.
It happens when more people decide to care.
And this is just the beginning. 💛
Our team
Anil Pathak
Director
Provides strategic guidance and ensures alignment with the foundation’s mission, vision, and long-term direction.
Shweta Pathak
founder, ceo
Leads the organization’s vision, partnerships, and overall execution, driving relationships and end-to-end organizational growth.
Anu Chadha
vice president
Supports leadership in strategy and organizational development, strengthening planning, systems, and impact expansion.
Shruti Verma
program lead (Women development)
Designs and oversees programs focused on women empowerment, skill-building, and livelihood development initiatives.
Reena Devi Saroj
program lead (child development)
Leads child-focused skill development programs, ensuring effective learning, engagement, and on-ground execution.