About Global Development Foundation
Good work starts by
listening.
GDF was established in 2008 by educators, administrators, doctors, social workers, and managers who believed development must be both deeply human and built to last.
The GDF journey
From a shared conviction to a living network of care.
A foundation takes shape
GDF begins with a counselling centre and scholarships for children, growing into school and college workshops on career guidance, leadership and life skills.
Reach widens
Programs grow across education, mental health, gender equity, child development and environmental awareness, delivering diagnostic and counselling services to thousands.
A renewed vision
GDF strengthens its structure and looks ahead with the upcoming Age Care Well-Being Project, promoting dignity, mental wellness and holistic care for the elderly.
- Our vision
A just and inclusive society where every person can live with dignity, choice and opportunity.
- Our mission
A just and inclusive society where every person can live with dignity, choice and opportunity.
Core values
How we hold the work.
Our values are not wall words. They shape the way we decide, collaborate, and show up.
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Dignity
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Inclusion
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Integrity
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Collective action
Our team
Different expertise. One shared purpose.
GDF was established in 2008 by educators, administrators, doctors, social workers, and managers who believed development must be both deeply human and built to last.
Dr. R.K. Suri
Founder, Global Development Foundation | President, Rotary Club of Delhi Janak
Dr. R.K. Suri is a clinical psychologist with over 40 years in hypnotherapy, psychoanalysis, and career and relationship counselling, having guided 20,000+ students across 15+ countries. Internationally recognized in Cognitive Neuropsychology and Brain Neuroplasticity, he is an expert in CBT, Cognitive Hypnotherapy, NLP, and Logotherapy, and was India's first Traffic Psychologist. As Founder of the Global Development Foundation, he has driven community work in education, women's empowerment, and mental health since 2008, and now leads the Rotary Agewell Center, championing dignity, companionship, and holistic well-being for India's elderly.
Mr. Utkarsh Yadav
Head of Programmes
Mr. Utkarsh Yadav, an empathetic and detail-oriented professional with a Master’s in Psychology and an MBA, has 6+ years’ experience in Behavioural Analysis, Social and Counselling Psychology, applying his expertise in counselling and psychological research across the social sector.
Ms. Tanu Sangwan
Community Volunteer & Partnership Coordinator
Ms Tanu Sangwan, a counselling psychologist who believes that every challenge is an opportunity to grow. I’m here to listen, guide, and support you on your journey toward emotional balance and self-discovery.
Ms. Sakshi Dhankar
Child Development Specialist
Ms. Sakshi Dhankar is a mental health professional supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She offers a safe, compassionate space to address stress, anxiety, behavioral and emotional challenges, fostering resilience, growth, and long-term mental well-being through client-centered, evidence-based care.
Voices that connect
Communication & Marketing Team
Storytellers and strategists who carry GDF’s work to the world — shaping our message, our outreach, and the way communities discover us.
Ms. Dashmeet Kaur
Communications & Marketing Lead
Ms. Dashmeet Kaur is a Digital Marketer managing social media, content, and digital campaigns. She brings strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail, contributing effectively to collaborative, goal-oriented work environments.
Mr. Piyush Sharma
Digital Media Specialist
Mr. Piyush Sharma supports planning and executing online marketing initiatives, tracks engagement, and maintains brand presence. He is recognized for his reliability, eagerness to learn, and collaborative approach, consistently contributing effectively to team goals.
Mr. Salman Ansari
Digital Marketer & Website Developer
Salman Ansari leads GDF's digital presence, managing the foundation's platforms and promotional initiatives while blending web development with digital marketing to help its work reach further. He builds and maintains GDF's website, drives outreach through digital campaigns and content, and shapes how communities discover and connect with the foundation online.
Shared responsibility
Local action, global goals.
GDF aligns its initiatives with the Sustainable Development Goals, connecting everyday community work to a wider movement for equity, health, and a more resilient future.
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Quality education
Learning, skills, and opportunity open doors.
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Good health and well-being
Care, counselling, and support that see the whole person.
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Gender equity
Agency, safety, and equal participation for women.
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Sustainable communities
Environmental awareness, sanitation, and shared resilience.
Across a lifetime
Every stage of life deserves care, choice and possibility.
From early learning and child development to mental well-being, livelihoods, family support and dignified ageing, GDF keeps widening the circle of care.