16 volunteers. One family.

About me: I have been part of the Prerana team since the beginning. I am working in a private organization, and Prerana is my passion to do social service. Prerana is a huge part of my life and I will cherish every moment.

What Prerana means to me: An idea that was planted in our minds by our teachers, and many people motivated us during the initial stages. Prerana Trust means Inspiration to me. When we help people in need, that happiness is something great, no matter how little. I personally thank each one of them who helped and supported us in serving society in every possible way. Proud to be a Preranaite.

About me: I have been part of the Prerana team from the beginning. I am working in a private organisation and joined Prerana to do social service in 2010. I should thank NSS, which was the main reason for the start of this NGO.

What Prerana means to me: Inspiring, motivation, helping the needy. It's not only helping others — it also helps us in many ways, like building self-confidence, interacting with different kinds of people, and learning more about society through their experience. I thank each one of them who joined hands in serving the people. Prerana means Family. Proud to be a Preranaite.

About me: I am working in a private organisation and joined Prerana to do social service in 2010. I have been part of the Prerana team from the beginning. I joined as a college student and am happy ever since to be part of this team, which has been consistent for more than a decade.

What Prerana means to me: I am part of the team from day one, where I have learnt a lot from the team and its members — one of the best experiences. I have spent all these years, with many more to go, and this is a very good platform to help people and society. I am very much happy and proud to be a Preranaite.

About me: Currently working in a private organization and a proud member of the team since 2010.

What Prerana means to me: I joined the team right after college — the idea united us, and as a youngster I was motivated to serve society. We planned one event per month and started from scratch, made a few mistakes along the way, learnt a lot and improved. When we look back, 16 years have passed and we are so proud of our work. Personally, our families support us and are happy about this too. Proud to be a Preranaite.

About me: I am an IT employee by profession and a proud social worker at Prerana. I am a proud Preranaite from the time our NGO was established.

What Prerana means to me: For me, Prerana is a feeling which keeps reminding me that in life a person can be happy if he gets something, but will definitely feel purposeful if he gives something. The greater joy of life lies in giving back to society than in expecting from it. I thank every soul who has helped us give something back by serving the needful. As a human being I am incomplete without Prerana. To my fellow Preranaites — as the word PRERANA suggests, you are an inspiration to me. Thanks to Santosh Kumar S R for being the brainbox of PRERANA. Proud to be a Preranaite.

About me: I have been part of the Prerana team since 2012. I am working in a private organization and joined the team as my friends were a part of it. I am happy ever since; every event is a learning for me.

What Prerana means to me: Joining this team is the best decision of my life — it shows our dedication and the common goal of serving society. We have done multiple events, and during each one we learn that many people need emotional support as well as the materials we provide. Seeing the happiness in their eyes makes us feel content with what we have. Proud to be a Preranaite.

About me: Currently working in a private organization; I joined the team in 2012 after hearing about its achievements.

What Prerana means to me: I joined this trust during my college days with minimal expectations of how I could contribute to this great cause. But Prerana, being a family, showed me that the thought of helping others is enough to serve and support — it motivated me and helped me grow as a person. This trust has been a big part of my life and will be for the rest of it. The support and happiness I get after each event is immeasurable. Proud to be a Preranaite.

About me: I'm currently working in a private organization and became a part of Prerana in 2012.

What Prerana means to me: As an individual I always wanted to do something good for society, and found this Prerana Trust through a friend and a senior member of the trust, Manjunath. I joined here in 2012 and feel so proud to be part of the team — especially the happiness of joining hands as a team every month and helping someone, which is priceless. It gives immense pleasure to know we are making a difference to someone out there through our little efforts.

About me: Currently working in a private organisation and a proud member of the team, which I consider as Family.

What Prerana means to me: I joined this trust as an individual to help society, no matter how small the help. With every event I learnt that when a few common people join hands with dedication to achieve a common goal, the results are greater than expected. Different events, different locations and different people all have a common need. A little help and motivation can help them achieve great heights, and we are providing that support and making a difference. Proud to be a Preranaite.

About me: I have been part of the Prerana team since its inception. Currently working in a private organisation, I joined this team right after college.

What Prerana means to me: It gives me immense pleasure and pride to be part of something that has been successfully completing events every month for the past 16 years — with many more to come. A huge part of my life is associated with Prerana. Everyone working as a team for different events, the planning and coordination, and making an event a success is something to be considered an achievement. Proud to be a Preranaite.

About me: Currently working in a private organisation. I have been part of the Prerana team since the beginning.

What Prerana means to me: Happy to be part of a team that has been performing its duties continuously for many years, where each event is a new learning. We have improved our work year after year, correcting mistakes and learning from each other. Not only the events, but our personal lives too have been impacted positively by seeing our achievements. Proud to be a Preranaite.

About me: I've been part of Prerana Trust for 11 years and am a working professional. I joined after hearing about the trust from a friend, and never regretted the decision.

What Prerana means to me: Every individual wants to help, but most are not aware of how to start. I got the opportunity to help society through this trust. I am thankful to everyone who helped us with our events, in terms of both money and materials. We are more of a family than a trust — we work not only for society but also for each other. Lots of life lessons learnt from every event. The Prerana team is like a family, and I'm happy for that. Proud to be in Prerana.

About me: I've been part of Prerana for 7 to 8 years, joining after meeting a few senior members of the team. I joined with the expectation of making a difference, and have been able to do so over these years.

What Prerana means to me: I joined this trust after hearing about it, but once we started working, that's when you get the clear picture of how many people need help on a daily basis. I am grateful to all those who are helping us, motivating and cheering us on for all our events. The Prerana team is more like a family — we take part in events and also take care of each other. Proud to be in Prerana.

About me: I supported from the outside from the beginning, and joined the trust officially 5 years ago.

What Prerana means to me: It's our duty to serve society and the nation as Indians in every possible way, and to help the needy. I sincerely thank Santosh, the founding member and pillar of this organization. We support each other during tough times — we are all brothers, and we work as a family to serve society. Proud to be in Prerana. Jai Prerana!

About me: Currently working in a private organization and a proud member of the team since 2018 — happy to have made this decision.

What Prerana means to me: I heard about Prerana from a friend and saw their work on social media, and joined with a minimal idea of what I could do for society. But the team showed support and made me realise that even a little help can make a big difference. Attending events with the team, and seeing our work appreciated by many, feels good — to be part of something that has been going strong for 16 years. Proud to be a Preranaite.