The Founders

Mr.M. Uma Maheswara Rao is the founder of Lepakshi Educational Society. He is currently associated as a director with the organisation. The organisation was established with the mission to provide a life of dignity and happiness to the underprivileged communities in Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

About the organisation

Lepakshhi Educational Society as registered organisation under the Societies Act was established in the year 1997. The organisation works for the development of the underprivileged communities in urban and rural areas of the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The objective of the organisation is to uplift poor people by providing formal and non formal education, shelter, life skills, health care assistance and trainings on low cost methods for farming.

Association with Smile Foundation

Lepakshi Educational Society in association with Smile Foundation is conducting Smile Twin e-Learning Programme to provide professional skills in the areas of computer literacy and spoken English to the underprivileged youth in the target communities of Vishakapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

Other Programmes at Lepakshi Educational Society

1.  Women empowerment through various activities including formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs).
2.  Trainings to farmers on water and soil conservation.
3.  HIV/AIDS awareness programmes for high risk groups.
4. Rehabilitation programmes for the street children of Free Health Check up camps in Rural and Slum areas in      Visakhapatnam.