Tradition-Rooted. Research-Backed. Impact-Driven.
Empowering tribal youth, women, and families through wellness, skilling, and digital balance.
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A world where every village becomes a center of wellness, every child grows up emotionally safe from digital harm, and every woman is a respected wellness leader.
Impact in Action
Our Flagship Initiatives
From rural wellness training to global mental health advocacy, each ZEP initiative transforms lives by blending India’s ancient wisdom with modern solutions. Here’s how we create change at scale.
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World Digital Detox Day (WDDD)
Founded by ZEP, World Digital Detox Day (WDDD) is observed every December 10 in 78+ countries. More than a campaign, it is a global peace movement—championing emotional safety, mindful tech use, and screen-free childhood. WDDD sparks policy shifts, youth advocacy, and curriculum innovation, all with one bold vision: to restore human presence, protect children, and teach the world to live mindfully in the digital age.
Celebrated in 72+ countries with 7.5M+ participants
2 lakh+ letters sent to PM Modi by students
Digital Wellness Curriculum for children aged 4–18
Launched India’s first Digital Wellness Awards
Mother’s Touch Foundation
ZEP Foundation’s flagship maternal care initiative blends ancient Indian postpartum traditions with modern science. Through trained caregivers, research, and global advocacy, we restore dignity and knowledge to new mothers across rural India.
Traditional postpartum care training for village women
Certified dai (midwife) program rooted in ancestral wisdom
Research presented at WHO, Harvard, Oxford, and Johns Hopkins
Upcoming Book: Mother’s Touch – India’s Forgotten Postpartum Science
Skill Mahotsav & JSWE Curriculum
Skill Mahotsav is a nationwide movement igniting talent across rural India. From traveling Skill Yatra Vans to global placements, this initiative is transforming lives through relevant, industry-aligned education.
Skill Yatra Van reached 5,000+ villages
10,000+ youth received the Skill Pustika
JSWE training centers in Nandurbar, Amalner & Mumbai
National and global job placements for rural youth
Sub-Initiatives
JSWE (Youth Skill Education) – Future-ready skills for rural youth
Mother Touch Concept – Vocational skilling for women
Mission Khoj – Talent discovery in India's remotest regions
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Made by Women, Sold by Women
During the pandemic, ZEP turned crisis into opportunity by empowering rural women to create and sell wellness-based products. What started with masks is now a thriving herbal marketplace led entirely by women.
Designer wellness masks exported globally during COVID
Launch of Adhvada Bazaar – India’s first women-run wellness marketplace
5,000+ women gained sustainable income and identity
Launch of Adhvada Bazaar – India’s first women-run wellness marketplace
Global Wellness Day India
ZEP Foundation was among the first to champion Global Wellness Day in India, embracing the belief that “One day can change your whole life.” Since 2012, it has inspired thousands to pause, breathe, and reconnect with nature through a deep focus on preventive wellness, self-care, and inner clarity.
ZEP Foundation was one of the first to support Global Wellness Day in India.
Since 2012, ZEP has championed preventive wellness, mental clarity, and self-care.
The movement inspires thousands to pause, reconnect with nature, and embrace a healthier life.
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Inclusive Wellness Programs
ZEP’s inclusion-first approach ensures that the benefits of wellness extend to everyone—especially marginalized groups. From blind children to transgender youth, we create safe spaces, skill-building, and dignity.
India’s first massage training for visually impaired children (since 2012)
Spa and grooming education for transgender youth
Emotional wellness integrated into all programs
India’s first massage training for visually impaired children (since 2012)
Books of Possibility
"Opening Doors to Government Careers & Entrepreneurial Dreams" ZEP Foundation has distributed over 2,500 curated book sets (each containing 50 essential books) to libraries in underserved rural and tribal regions. These “Books of Possibility” are empowering children who dream of becoming IAS, MPSC, UPSC officers, police officials, or entrepreneurs, but lack access to study materials or coaching.
Each set includes books on general knowledge, reasoning, languages, current affairs, entrepreneurship, and personality development
Libraries offer free, structured learning environments for competitive exam preparation
The initiative supports first-generation learners—building confidence, career pathways, and belief in their potential
A powerful tool for education equity, this program helps transform dreams into real-life opportunities
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