About Nikit Orphanage | Our Story & Mission

Our Journey

From Humble Beginnings

2005

Founded with Just 5 Children

Nikit Orphanage began in a small rented house with five orphaned children, founded by Mrs. Anika Patel who saw the need for quality care for abandoned children in the community.

2010

First Permanent Home

Thanks to generous donors, we purchased our first property and expanded to care for 25 children, adding classrooms and a small medical clinic.

2015

Education Program Launched

We established our formal education program, hiring certified teachers and providing schooling not just for our children but also for 50 vulnerable children from the surrounding community.

2020

Campus Expansion

Our facilities grew to include three family-style homes, a dedicated education center, computer lab, and sports facilities serving over 100 children annually.

Present

A Bright Future

Today, Nikit Orphanage provides comprehensive care for 142 children with 89 dedicated staff members, and has facilitated 326 successful adoptions.

Our Core

Mission & Values

Our Mission

To provide orphaned and vulnerable children with a loving family environment, quality education, and the foundation for a successful, independent life.

Our Vision

A world where every child grows up in a safe, nurturing environment with access to education and opportunities to reach their full potential.

Unconditional Love

Every child deserves to feel valued, accepted, and loved without conditions.

Family Environment

We create family-style homes with consistent caregivers for stability.

Education

Quality education is the foundation for breaking cycles of poverty.

Community

We believe in serving not just our children but the wider community.

Sustainability

We develop programs that create long-term impact beyond our walls.

Excellence

We strive for the highest standards in all our programs and care.

Meet

Our Leadership Team

Anika Patel

Founder & Executive Director

With 25 years of experience in child welfare, Anika founded Nikit Orphanage after witnessing the plight of abandoned children in her community.

Dr. Raj Verma

Medical Director

Pediatrician with 15 years experience ensuring our children's physical and mental health needs are met with compassion.

Priya Khanna

Education Director

Education specialist who developed our acclaimed learning programs that help children overcome educational gaps.

Amit Sharma

Operations Manager

Ensures our facilities and programs run smoothly so we can focus on what matters most - the children.

Our Story