Building Punjab
GIVING GUIDE
Punjab
On a precipice
Punjab stands between two futures.
One is fertile, abundant, and thriving, where fields overflow with life, children grow with confidence, and women shape the village economy.
The other is a landscape of drought, depletion, and quiet despair, where the soil cracks before the people do, and opportunities for youth and women dry up with it.
Groundwater is vanishing. Forests have nearly disappeared. Livelihoods are shrinking, young people are losing pathways to progress, and women shoulder the weight of households without the power to change them. Villages are losing their resilience, their economy, and their hope.
As the food basket of India, Punjabâs future will decide the future of the country. What happens next depends on whether we act now, before the tipping point becomes the point of no return.
âThis is the worldâs biggest experiment in creating eco-sustainable villages, where people gain the skills and motivation to thrive, not just survive. This is wholistic wellbeing.â
GURPREET SUNNY SINGH Founder of Roundglass
Roundglass Foundation.
3,000+ villages, 3 million lives impacted A small start-up, with a
big vision
Our wholistic approach
The pind or village is the thread that binds Punjabi society. Each village is a self-fueling ecosystem encompassing the environment, culture, economics, livelihoods, and the lives and wellbeing of its residents. We believe that the people and the soil are interlinked, and any work that addresses one and not the other will not be effective. Our one-villageat-a-time approach creates modular units of sustainable growth, prosperity, and wellbeing that can be replicated across the state. This is Roundglass Foundationâs wholistic approach. The w stands for âwhole,â as there is no wellbeing unless one considers the village in its entirety.
Environment & Sustainability
The Billion Tree Project
Regenerative Agriculture
Waste Management
âRoundglass Foundationâs innovations such as the SRB machine help save up to 70% water in paddy crop. Thatâs 60 trillion tons annually. If I can save so much water, imagine how much all farmers together can. We can save Punjab!â
Hardeep Singh Farmer, Moga
The man who can help save 60 trillion liters of water
The Billion Tree Project Trees, Punjabâs last line of defense
PRODUCT A mini forest planted with 3,000 saplings
GIFT $6,200
ONE FOREST, ONE ECOSYSTEM REBORN
With forest cover now below 4%, Punjabâs ecology needs revitalization.
The Billion Tree Project plants native trees and creates community-owned mini forests that restore biodiversity and livelihoods.
PROBLEM ADDRESSED
Punjabâs forest cover stands at just 3.67%, far below the national average of 21.7%, accelerating groundwater depletion, air pollution, and biodiversity loss.
IMPACT
Cleaner air, revived biodiversity, green jobs, and improved soil health.
YOUR GIFT COVERS
Saplings, planting tools, local labor, maintenance, and monitoring to ensure 85% to 90% tree survival.
Regenerative Agriculture Fertility. Water. Restored.
PRODUCT One-acre model farm adopting regenerative agriculture practices
GIFT $4,200
ONE FIELD, ONE REVOLUTION IN FARMING
The Regenerative Agriculture program restores Punjabâs soil and water through organic, low-input, water-efficient practices. Each model farm becomes a hub for farmer training and sustainable innovation.
PROBLEM ADDRESSED
Punjabâs groundwater is falling by nearly one meter every year, while chemical-intensive farming has degraded soil and weakened farmer incomes.
IMPACT
Restored soil fertility, reduced emissions, and higher farmer incomes.
YOUR GIFT COVERS
Setup of a demo farm, farmer workshops, training materials, and field monitoring.
Mr. Inderjeet Singhâs new
new guests
âThey come when the hibiscus flowers bloom. In the beginning, just a couple came, husband-wife. Now they come with their three children. Itâs the most beautiful thing. Birds have returned to our village.â
Inderjeet Singh Patiala On the Billion Tree Project
Waste Management From burden to resource
PRODUCT Setup of a waste management unit covering 250 households
GIFT $6,200
ONE CLEAN VILLAGE, ONE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Punjabâs villages face pollution from unmanaged waste. This program turns waste into compost and clean livelihoods through segregation, collection, and recycling.
PROBLEM ADDRESSED
Rural Punjab generates over 1 million tons of solid waste every year, yet most villages lack structured waste management systems, leading to disease, pollution, and open dumping.
IMPACT
Cleaner air, fertile soil, and healthier communities.
YOUR GIFT COVERS
Bins, rickshaws, waste collectorsâ salaries, and community training for 250 households. The future will be clean, a billion tons clean.
Mohinder Singh lost his son. His daughterin-law left the family, leaving him with three grandchildren and no income. At his lowest point, he found work as a village waste collector. With steady work and renewed dignity, he rebuilt his life, turning waste into purpose and becoming a quiet hero in his village.
The man who recycled his life
Mohinder Singh Waste collector
Youth Development
1 Girl 1 Football
Sports Centers
Learn Labs
1 Girl 1 Football Sports, when play becomes power
PRODUCT One year of support for equipment and training for 30 girls
GIFT $1,000
ONE GIRL, ONE FOOTBALL, ONE FEARLESS DREAM
This program gives rural girls confidence and equality through sports. Each girl receives her own football, structured training, and mentorship from a certified local coach.
PROBLEM ADDRESSED
Fewer than 30% of rural girls in Punjab participate in organized sports, which limits confidence, leadership, and health outcomes.
IMPACT
Confident, empowered girls challenging gender stereotypes.
YOUR GIFT COVERS
Coaching, football kits, ground access, and tournaments for 30 girls.
Sports Centers Youth energy, harnessed
PRODUCT One year of support for one Sports Center
GIFT $5,200
ONE FIELD, MANY CHAMPIONS
Sports Centers offer structured football and volleyball programs, promoting health, teamwork, and leadership among rural youth. Each field becomes a hub for pride and discipline.
PROBLEM ADDRESSED
Punjab ranks among the lowest states in youth physical activity, contributing to rising obesity and lifestyle diseases in rural children.
IMPACT
Healthier, disciplined youth and greater gender inclusion through sport.
YOUR GIFT COVERS
Certified coaches, sports gear, ground maintenance, and local tournaments for 25 children.
The boy who had no skills
âWhen I joined, I wasnât good at anything at all,â says Jatinder Singh, laughing. âBut I wanted so badly to play, I landed up daily. Coach trained me to be a goalkeeper.â Four years of training and one major injury later, Jatinder has made it to the national selections, but he is still the simple, humble boy who started his journey at a Roundglass Foundation Sports Center.
Jatinder Singh Sports Center, Daumajra
âI used to think English-medium school kids know a lot more than us,â says Komalpreet Kaur. Beaming with pride, she continues, âSince I joined the Learn Lab, I think they donât know anything more than us. I feel really powerful. No one is ahead of us.â
Komalpreet Kaur
Learn Lab, Chuar Majra
The girl who feels superior
Learn Labs Curiosity, trained
PRODUCT One year of support for one Learn Lab
GIFT $5,800
ONE CLASSROOM, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
Learn Labs transform after-school learning into exploration and creativity. Rural children gain digital literacy, communication, and problem-solving skills through engaging, tech-enabled education.
PROBLEM ADDRESSED
Over 40% of rural children in Punjab in grades 3 to 5 cannot read at grade level, limiting access to future education and employment.
IMPACT
Confident, tech-savvy learners ready for the future.
YOUR GIFT COVERS
Facilitator training, computers, internet access, learning materials, and maintenance.
Womenâs Equity
Womenâs Livelihood
Womenâs Livelihood Women, rewriting the village economy
SUPPORT One year of funding for a womenâs cohort GIFT $3,700
ONE COHORT, MANY INCOMES. ONE STRONGER COMMUNITY
Womenâs livelihood programs across Punjab equip rural women with financial literacy, practical skills, and guided pathways into income generation, enabling lasting economic independence and confident decision-making.
PROBLEM ADDRESSED
Only 27.7% of rural women in Punjab participate in the workforce. This keeps women out of economic decision-making, weakening household resilience and long-term wellbeing.
IMPACT
Higher household incomes, stronger savings habits, improved spending on health and education, and womenâs participation in village-level economic leadership.
YOUR GIFT COVERS
Financial literacy training, livelihood skills development, guided enterprise pathways, financial tools, and handholding support for one womenâs cohort.
Health
Yoga Centers
Yoga Centers Wellbeing, built from within
PRODUCT One year of support for one Yoga Center
GIFT $4,400
ONE CLASSROOM, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
Yoga Centers across Punjab bring daily wellbeing sessions to women, enhancing health, confidence, and community connection.
PROBLEM ADDRESSED
In rural Punjab, over 60% of women report chronic body pain, fatigue, or untreated stress-related health issues with limited access to preventive care.
IMPACT
Improved physical and mental wellbeing, stronger families, and gender equity.
YOUR GIFT COVERS
Yoga instructor training, mats, health workshops, and ongoing monitoring for one center.
The woman who defied lockdown
âMy husband lost his job during the COVID lockdown, and our family struggled. In my village, there is an unspoken lock on women, and I had never imagined earning myself. Through financial literacy training, I learned about managing money, taking a loan, and finding customers online for my own cosmetics shop. Today, I earn for my family. I know now that no lock is unbreakable.â
Kamaljeet Kaur Entrepreneur, Kurali
âI have had diabetes for years. I used to have severe pain in my legs and always felt tired. But yoga changed it. I no longer suffer from high blood sugar. Itâs like I am a new person.â
Manjeet Kaur Yoga Center member, Khijrabad
The woman who beat diabetes
âI am an only child. I lost my mother to cancer when she was in her final stage. This opportunity came into my life during my darkest time. My work became my safe haven from grief. From managing one Learn Lab to now leading 20 and opening a Xerox cafĂ© for my village, I have come a long way. And in my village, people say, âIf we go to her, we will find a solution.â â
Jatinder Kaur
Changemaker, Learn Labs, Sangatpur
She started and never stopped
Changemakers Local, trained, unstoppable
PRODUCT One year of support for one Changemaker
GIFT $3,300
ONE PERSON, ONE YEAR, ONE RIPPLE OF UNSTOPPABLE CHANGE
The Changemaker program empowers rural youth to rebuild their communities through education, environment, sports, and wellness. Your sponsorship provides the training, mentorship, and confidence a young leader needs to transform their village.
PROBLEM ADDRESSED
Rural development projects often fail after three to five years due to lack of local leadership and ownership. Villages are left dependent, and progress fades when external teams withdraw.
IMPACT
Empowered youth leading sustainable change and stronger, self-reliant communities.
YOUR GIFT COVERS
Fellowship support, leadership training, mentorship, and monitoring for one Changemaker leading community initiatives.
Adopt a Village
A microcosm of change
SUPPORT One year of funding for all initiatives in one entire village
GIFT $40,000
A clean village where streets are free of waste. A green canopy replacing bare, cracked land. Children who learn and lead. Women who earn and decide. Youth who play with purpose. Families that breathe, think, and plan with dignity. This is rural system redesign.
FUND ALL NINE INITIATIVES IN ONE VILLAGE
The Billion Tree Project | Regenerative Agriculture | Waste Management One Girl One Football | Sports Centers | Learn Labs Womenâs Livelihood | Yoga Centers | Changemakers
Creating a self-sustaining engine of progress.
One village becomes a model. A model becomes a movement. A movement becomes a future worth passing on.
ADOPT A VILLAGE
Make
a difference
The Billion Tree Project | Plant a mini forest. $6,200
Regenerative Agriculture | Ensure adoption on 10 acres of land. $4,200
Waste Management | Make one village litter-free. $6,200
DEVELOPMENT
1 Girl 1 Football | Support 30 girls for one year. $1,000
Sports Centers | Support one Sports Center in one village. $5,200
Learn Labs | Support the setup of a Learn Lab in one village. $5,800 WOMENâS EQUITY
Womenâs Livelihood | Support a cohort of 20 women. $3,700
Yoga Centers | Support one Yoga Center for one year. $4,400
CHANGEMAKERS | Support one Changemaker for one year. $3,300
Ways to donate
Bank transfer
Bank: JP Morgan
Account name: Roundglass Foundation
Account number: 741929605
Wire transfer number: 021000021
ACH routing number: 325070760
Via QR code
Through our website roundglassfoundation.org/donate
THE BILLION TREE PROJECT
4.19+ million trees planted, 51,896 tons of carbon sequestered
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
12,439 acres of land managed with regenerative practices by 1,263 farmers
WASTE MANAGEMENT
315+ waste management units benefiting 68,962 households
SPORTS CENTERS
580+ Sports Centers engaging 15,095 youth, with 20% girls participating
LEARN LABS
380+ Learn Labs educating 10,604 students
WOMENâS EQUITY
16,375 livelihood opportunities created
HEALTH
250 Yoga Centers with 12,295 active participants
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