Greenway Foundation
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Our Story
From A Single Sapling To A Nationwide Pulse of Hope
An emotional journey of ordinary citizens coming together to heal the earth and uplift underserved lives.
The Genesis
"We realized we didn't need extraordinary power to heal nature—we just needed unwavering consistency."
Greenway Foundation was born out of love for India's rich biodiversity and empathy for the families who bear the brunt of ecological loss. This is the chronicle of how a modest initiative in Kolkata evolved into a trusted, multi-state humanitarian movement.
January 2024
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The Humble Beginning in Kolkata
Where concern sparked action on the streets of Bengal
It started on a scorching May afternoon in Kolkata. Concrete expanses were trapping stifling heat, and roadside workers and local children had virtually no shade to rest under. Three youth organizers pooled their personal savings, bought 40 native Neem and Jamun saplings from a local nursery, and planted them along a dusty bypass road.
June 2024
02
The First 500 Saplings Drive
When a small group turned into an organized community movement
On World Environment Day 2024, our call on social media brought over 60 college students, school teachers, and village elders together in North 24 Parganas. Together, we planted 500 saplings across school grounds and public community spaces. Crucially, we didn’t walk away—we established watering rotas with school caretakers, proving that survival rate matters far more than symbolic numbers.
Late 2024 – 2025
03
Expansion into Education & Healthcare
Recognizing that nature flourishes only when human life is healthy
During our tree planting visits in rural Bengal, we saw children struggling to study in cyclone-damaged homes without electricity, and mothers walking miles for simple fever medicines. We quickly established Green Horizons (distributing solar study lamps and eco-kits) and Aarogya Wellness Camps (free mobile doctor consultations), creating a holistic ecosystem of care.
Present Milestone
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400+ Beneficiaries & 175 Volunteers
A grassroots network proving transparency creates trust
Today, over 400 lives have been directly impacted through scholarships, tree nourishment programs, and medical camps. Our 175 active volunteers include university scholars, corporate professionals, and village leaders spanning West Bengal, Odisha, and beyond. Every tree remains geotagged, and every rupee is openly accounted for.
Roadmap Ahead
Our Vision for the Next 5 Years
Our 2026–2030 roadmap targets planting and safeguarding 25,000 indigenous trees across eastern India, empowering 5,000 underprivileged students with STEM eco-kits, and expanding our Aarogya health camps to 100 remote tribal hamlets.