Registered charity in Sweden · Org.nr 802530-2145

Building Bridges.
Empowering Lives.

We help underprivileged communities — mainly in India — through education, support, and sustainable initiatives. SETU means bridge.

Children smiling in a community classroom

About us

A bridge between people and possibility.

SETU Sverige Foundation is a Swedish registered charity. Our mission is simple: connect resources from those who can give with communities that need a fair chance — so that opportunity is no longer a question of birthplace.

The name SETU means bridge. We build bridges between Sweden and India, between donors and families, between today's hardship and tomorrow's dignity.

What we do

Four focus areas, one purpose.

Education Support

Scholarships, school supplies, and tutoring for children who would otherwise be left behind.

Poverty Alleviation

Food security, livelihood training, and emergency aid for families in need.

Community Development

Clean water, sanitation, and local infrastructure built together with the people we serve.

Women Empowerment

Vocational skills, micro-enterprise support, and safe spaces for women to thrive.

5,200+
People helped
38
Projects completed
180+
Volunteers
4
Countries supported

Projects & stories

Real people. Real change.

See impact reports →
A scholarship for Aanya
Education

A scholarship for Aanya

Aanya is the first girl in her village to finish secondary school. Your support pays her tuition, books, and bus fare.

The Tailoring Circle
Women

The Tailoring Circle

Twelve mothers learned tailoring and now run a cooperative, earning a steady income for their families.

Clean water for Devagiri
Community

Clean water for Devagiri

A new well serves 240 households — cutting waterborne illness and giving children time back for school.

Get involved

Three ways to build the bridge.

Donate

Every gift funds education, food, and dignity for families in need.

Donate Now

Volunteer

Share your time, skills or energy with communities that need support.

Become a Volunteer

Partner

Companies and foundations can multiply impact through partnerships.

Partner with us

Follow our journey

Stay connected.

Stay connected with SETU Sverige Foundation through our social channels. Follow our projects, volunteer activities, fundraising efforts, events, and impact stories.

Transparency

Trust, built into how we work.

SETU Sverige Foundation is committed to responsible governance, transparency and ethical use of resources to maximise social impact.

Official registration

Org.nr 802530-2145 · Swedish registered non-profit association (Ideell förening)

Donations used responsibly

Every krona goes toward our mission and is directed with care.

Reports & documents

Financial and project reports will be published for open review.