Transforming Lives, One Wellness Step at a Time
ZEP Foundation is more than an organization—it is a catalyst for grassroots change and global recognition. From the tribal belts of Maharashtra to international platforms like WHO and Harvard, our work uplifts the invisible, celebrates tradition, and empowers future-ready communities.
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Impact in Action
Where Wellness Meets Transformation
At ZEP Foundation, we go beyond aid—we empower. Our work reshapes lives and livelihoods across tribal, rural, and marginalized communities by blending traditional wisdom with modern opportunity.
Tribal Youth Transformation
ZEP Foundation equips tribal youth with job-ready skills in wellness and beauty—helping them break cycles of poverty and become role models in their communities. Our programs combine training, exposure, and employment in metro cities.
2,000+ tribal youth trained in spa, beauty, and wellness services
Showcased skills at national platforms like Kurukshetra, Jio Garden, and Kala Ghoda
Many now earn ₹40,000+ per month, supporting entire families
Maternal Wellness with Mother’s Touch
India’s ancient postpartum care practices were fading—ZEP revived them with science, compassion, and community training. We empower rural women as certified caregivers while putting India’s maternal health knowledge on global maps.
Recognized by WHO and featured at Harvard, Oxford, and Johns Hopkins
Rural women trained in certified postpartum and baby care techniques
Published Mother’s Touch – India’s Forgotten Postpartum Science internationally
World Digital Detox Day (WDDD)
Started by ZEP, World Digital Detox Day is now a global movement advocating for screen-life balance and emotional safety. It has sparked policy discussions and youth activism across 72+ countries.
7.5M+ participants engage globally every December 10
2 lakh+ letters to PM Modi from students advocating for digital wellness
Supreme Court directed the government to act on ZEP’s child-safe social media petition
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Women-Led Economic Inclusion
ZEP turns crises into opportunities by equipping women with wellness-based skills and entrepreneurship models. From designer masks to wellness marketplaces, we’ve created income, identity, and independence for thousands.
5,000+ women trained during COVID to create wellness masks, exported globally
Launched Adhvada Bazaar, India’s first women-led wellness marketplace
Made by Women, Sold by Women" business model championed by rural entrepreneurs
Inclusion & Innovation in Wellness
ZEP’s impact is intersectional—empowering those often left behind, from visually impaired children to transgender youth. Our wellness skilling models promote dignity, employment, and deep social inclusion.
First wellness training program for blind children in massage & reflexology (since 2012)
Cross-gender spa skilling for transgender youth to access dignified livelihoods
Emotional wellness, adaptive learning, and neurodiverse inclusion integrated into all programs
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