A thirteen-year journey: from tourist beginnings to local roots
2013, Ananda and Urvashi
They first visited Rajasthan as tourists. That visit quickly evolved into a deeper commitment. What followed, Gandhi Manav Kaliyan Society, Voice Of Universal Education Society, Sylphi Foundation in India, and later Sylphi Foundation Nepal was a continuous learning process: working on the ground with communities, navigating challenges, and sharing successes.
From 2013 to 2026, every initiative was driven by the same intent: to share knowledge, provide tools, and build together. Whether through education, access to clean water, vocational training, or educational support, the guiding principle remained constant: people come first.
This archive honours that journey—its lessons, its achievements, and its limitations. It also marks an evolution: the shift toward a more localised, autonomous approach rooted in Chaubas.
There, Ananda and Urvashi continue their work under the banner of Urvana-skillshare, through a carpentry training centre, language education programs, and community initiatives.







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