OUR WORK

The Loomba Foundation is dedicated to transforming the lives of widows and their children through practical support, global advocacy and evidence-based action. Our work spans four interconnected areas, each addressing a critical part of the challenge widows face worldwide.

Education

We fund the schooling of children of disadvantaged widows, breaking the cycle of poverty that often begins when a husband dies. Our programmes have supported more than 10,000 children across India, opening pathways to opportunity and long-term stability. Learn more

Empowerment

We equip widows with skills, tools and resources to earn a sustainable livelihood, restoring dignity and economic independence. From small enterprises to large-scale skilling partnerships, our empowerment programmes have transformed the futures of tens of thousands of women. Learn more

Advocacy & International Widows Day

We lead global efforts to raise awareness and influence policy, including spearheading the campaign that resulted in the United Nations adopting International Widows Day on 23 June. Each year, we work with governments, civil society and communities to drive international action for widows’ rights. Learn more

Research

We generate the data needed for change. Through landmark studies such as the World Widows Report and Not Leaving Widows Behind, we expose the scale of widowhood’s impact and provide the evidence base for effective policymaking worldwide. Learn more

Together, these four pillars form a comprehensive approach to ending the injustice of widowhood—ensuring widows are educated, empowered, heard and recognised. Learn more