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JAI JAGANNATH
Who We Are

About O Jagannath

A decade of compassion, community empowerment, and creating lasting impact across the most underserved regions of India.

Our Story

A Journey That Began With One Act of Kindness

O Jagannath was born in 2026 from a simple observation: millions of children in Odisha's tribal districts were growing up without access to basic education and healthcare. What started as a group of five volunteers teaching in a village school has grown into a comprehensive development organization serving over 50,000 lives.

Today, we operate across 35 districts with 120+ completed projects, driven by the unwavering belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to live with dignity.

Our Vision

A world where every child has access to education, every family has healthcare, and every community thrives with dignity and self-reliance. We envision an India free from the chains of poverty, where opportunity knows no boundaries of caste, class, or geography.

Our Mission

To empower underprivileged communities through sustainable, community-driven programs in education, healthcare, livelihood, and environmental conservation - creating measurable, lasting change from the grassroots level up.

Core Values

The Principles That Guide Us

Every decision we make, every program we design, is rooted in these foundational values.

Compassion

We lead with empathy and genuine care for every individual we serve.

Integrity

Transparency and accountability are the cornerstones of our operations.

Community First

We design solutions with communities, not just for them.

Sustainability

We build programs that communities can own and sustain independently.

Our Journey

Milestones Along the Way

From humble beginnings to serving thousands, every milestone reflects the trust of our community and the dedication of our team.

2026

The Beginning

The foundation of O Jagannath was laid, marking the start of our journey to empower and uplift communities.

Future

Miles to Go

This is just the start. We are committed to expanding our reach, building sustainable programs, and creating a lasting impact for generations to come.

Founder's Message

A Word From Our Founder

When I first visited the tribal hamlets of Koraput, I saw children with extraordinary potential but no opportunity. That moment changed my life. O Jagannath was born from a simple belief - that compassion, when paired with action, can transform entire communities. A decade later, seeing our students graduate, our patients recover, and our communities thrive gives me the strength to keep going. This is just the beginning.

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Asit Kumar Sahoo
Founder & Managing Director
Our Team

Meet the People Behind the Mission

A dedicated team of passionate changemakers working tirelessly to uplift communities across India.

Asit Kumar Sahoo
Asit Kumar Sahoo
Founder & Managing Director
Priya Mohanty
Smita Mohanty
Director of Programs
Rajesh Kumar
Rajesh Kumar
Head of Operations
Meera Das
Ananya Mishra
Communications Lead
Sanjay Pradhan
Sanjay Pradhan
Field Coordinator
Neha Das
Neha Das
Education Specialist

Join Our Mission

Be a part of the change. Whether through volunteering, donating, or partnering with us - your contribution makes a real difference.