Nirvana Foundation
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Our Mission

Empowering Communities Through Health & Compassion

At Nirvana Foundation, we believe that every person deserves access to healthcare and a life free from stigma. Our mission is to bridge the gap between public health resources and the most vulnerable communities in Manipur through radical transparency and community-driven initiatives.

Our Core Pillars

The foundations upon which we build sustainable community health impact.

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Transparency

We provide granular reports for every program. We don't just ask for trust; we earn it through complete visibility into our operations and fund utilization.

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Community First

Solutions are born from within. We partner with local leaders, health workers, and beneficiaries to ensure our impact is culturally relevant and sustainable.

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Harm Reduction

We measure success by long-term health outcomes. Our goal is systemic change that breaks cycles of vulnerability and addresses root causes of health disparities.

Our Journey

Over two decades of driving health impact in Manipur.

2003

Foundation Established

Nirvana Foundation was registered and began its first Male IDU project in East District of Imphal, targeting 500 injecting drug users.

2006

Expanding Outreach

Expanded services to cover more IDU clients and launched the Link Workers Scheme in rural areas of Manipur.

2010

NACO Partnership

Strengthened partnership with NACO and Manipur State AIDS Control Society, scaling harm reduction programs significantly.

2015

Growing Impact

IDU target increased to 700 clients with 782 IDUs actively accessing services. Launched comprehensive ICTC referral and syphilis testing programs.

2020

COVID Response

Pivoted operations to support COVID-19 response while maintaining critical HIV/AIDS services for vulnerable populations.

2024

Vision Forward

Expanding digital transparency tools and community outreach programs, aiming to double impact while maintaining 100% operational accountability.

The Hearts Behind Our Mission

Meet the dedicated team working tirelessly to drive change across Manipur.

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Sobhana Sorokhaibam

Secretary & Founder

Founding member with over 20 years of dedication to HIV/AIDS prevention and community health in Manipur.

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Program Coordinator

Head of Operations

Expert in field operations, ensuring every resource reaches its intended beneficiaries across the district.

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Community Outreach

Outreach Officer

Connecting with local communities to ensure our programs are inclusive, culturally sensitive and effective.

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Health Data Officer

Monitoring & Evaluation

Oversees data collection, reporting and verification of all health intervention outcomes.

Ready to make an impact?

Join our community of donors, volunteers, and health workers who are driving real, measurable change across Manipur.