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Paalisu

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About
Paalisu

Empower

our school

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Educate

Building schools and supporting children's education.

Children's Education
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Empower

Providing vocational, digital, AI, and life-skill training for women.

Women Empowerment
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Employ

Connecting trained women with employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.

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About Paalisu

We Are Dedicated Nonprofit About Of Organization

Rooted in the belief that a self-reliant girl or educated child can transform an entire community.

The Syllable Breakdown

A Legacy That Lives On

Honouring the values that inspired the Paalisu Foundation

The Palisu Foundation was born out of a deep desire to honor the enduring legacy of a remarkable father and grandfather. He was a lifelong advocate for knowledge, equality, and community upliftment.

He firmly believed that education is the greatest equalizer and that empowering women is the key to breaking generational cycles of poverty

By establishing this foundation, we are turning his core values into a living, breathing movement of hope, dignity, and opportunity.

Providing access to learning and foundational schooling for children.Fostering self-reliance, leadership, and capability in women.Utilizing collective community pooling to turn shared empathy into sustained social impact.

“Education creates equality and empowered women create stronger generations”.

Our School

Building Schools, Building Futures

Paalisu believes that every school we support becomes a foundation for a brighter tomorrow. By creating safe learning spaces, improving access to education, and supporting children with the right guidance.

Safe & Inclusive Spaces

We create spaces where every child, woman, and community member feels respected, heard, and valued.

Quality Education

Paalisu believes every child deserves access to meaningful learning, no matter their background or circumstances.

Community Involvement

Paalisu believes lasting change happens when the community comes together with care, responsibility, and shared purpose.

Holistic Development

Paalisu focuses on the overall growth of every child by supporting their mind, confidence, creativity, values, and emotional well-being.

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- Sushma Shetty

Our People

Meet Our Core Members

The Committed individuals whose vision, leadership, and dedicated help shape the work and purpose of paalisu

Sushma shetty

Founder & ChairPERSON

The Committed individuals whose vision, leadership, and dedicated help shape the work and purpose of paalisu

Ananya Rao

Programme Director

Leading Paalisu with a vision rooted in dignity, education, and empowerment

Vidya Narayan

Eduction Lead

Leading Paalisu with a vision rooted in dignity, education, and empowerment

Meera Kulkarni

Managing Director

Leading Paalisu with a vision rooted in dignity, education, and empowerment

“Education is the most powerful tool we can use to change the world.”

I started this organisation with a desire to bring quality education to children in understand communities Today, seeing thousands of young minds dream, learn and succeed is my greatest motivation.

Our Founder

A Vision to Educate

A Passion to change Lives

“Strategic human resources professional holding an MBA in HR, with corporate experience pivoting a proven background in operational management toward impactful social ventures. Following a profound life transition, I am channeling my leadership, talent development, and organizational design expertise away from hospitality and housing to launch dedicated initiatives in children’s education and women’s empowerment. Adept at building community frameworks, structuring educational programs, and mentoring diverse teams to drive sustainable social change.”

Sushma Shetty

Founder & President

2026

Master in Human Resource Management

A World where every child learns,
grows, and thrives.

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Our Journey began with a simple belief that every child no matter where they come first, deserves access to quality education and the opportunity to build a better future.