About Us

How We Started

We are a group of individuals who started from humble backgrounds. Having experienced the severity of being underprivileged firsthand, we also enjoyed the profound, life-changing benefits of education, knowledge, and opportunities.

We fully recognize that our own progress reflects the sacrifices made by others. Driven by a strong desire to return those favors with noble work, we established this organization to make those exact same opportunities available to children, adults, and communities who are going through similar experiences.

Our Philosophy

In intelligence we trust. There are intelligent stars in every community. Make opportunities available to them and they will rise to create more stars. The succession continues. The communities will progress. The world becomes a better place.

Building Paths to Progress

Uplift Lives Foundation Inc. partners with underprivileged communities to drive long-term development. We actively achieve this by:

Funding & Infrastructure

Supplying the financial support, facilities, and staff needed for quality education, health, and well-being.

Local Volunteering

Engaging experienced local volunteers to guide, supervise, and mentor our projects.

Student Mentorship

Inspiring community members to counsel students toward further studies and productive futures.

Community Education

Conducting targeted training sessions to foster self-sufficiency and local growth.

The Team Behind Our Mission

Manhar Patel, MD

Founder & President

Bhogibhai M. Patel

Secretary

Dr. Pankaj & Rekha Patel

Treasurers

Dr. Vinod & Rekha Mehta

Board Member

Vikram & Aruna Sheth

Accounting & Board Member

Dr. Vijay & Darshana Vyas

Board Members

Dr. Reshma Patel

Board Members

Nehal Patel

Board Members

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela