Mission Statement Our vision is to create The Tripura Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to abolishing world poverty and empowering the needy to reach a higher standard of life. First, we provide the basic necessities such as food, clothing and shelter to those in need. Then by providing targeted education, educational tools and employment opportunities, we assist people in becoming self sufficient, breaking the poverty cycle forever. Tripura Foundation continually strives to run a highly efficient organization whereby an average of 80% or more of all funds collected go directly to those in need. Starvation is 100% curable... and poverty 100% reversible. History Tripura Foundation was founded in 1989 and is a registered 501- 3C non-profit corporation. The founder of this organization, Dr. Baskaran Pillai, felt the need to create a service organization that would alleviate the sufferings of people living in abject poverty; those who experience the most severe forms of limitations. Our Action Plan To help improve the quality of life for the poverty stricken, we developed a 3-pronged action plan. First, we recognize the need to provide people with adequate nutrition to nurture their bodies and minds. Then we must provide education to nurture their awareness, creativity and capability to create a brighter future for themselves. Finally, we must provide income opportunities to improve their standard of living. In this way, we can help people to exit the vicious cycle of poverty that has ensnared their lives.