Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To harness youth potential through technology and inspirational journeys, inspiring young people to bring positive social change, bridge the gap between thinkers and doers, and create a happier, more empowered society.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower youth to lead social change by providing a connected platform that bridges volunteers, organizations, and communities in need. Through transformative journeys like Prerna Yatra, we inspire young leaders to connect with real-life role models and constructively channel their talents to uplift underprivileged communities and spread happiness.
Our Story
Rooted in the spiritual and natural charm of Bharuch along the Narmada River, Nitin Tailor walked away from a comfortable IT career in Bangalore to serve his motherland. Armed with degrees from IIIT Bangalore and Sweden, alongside Stanford certification in Technology Entrepreneurship, he returned to Gujarat to leverage technology for rural healthcare and education.
This passion birthed Serve Happiness Foundation, a platform dedicated to uplifting rural communities and bridging the gap between social thinkers and doers.
Key Milestones:
Prerna Yatras: Launched experiential journeys—starting with the Narmada Prerna Yatra (later expanding to Sabarmati and Tapi)—to connect youth with local changemakers and foster rural entrepreneurship.
National Recognition: The Narmada Prerna Yatra report was officially launched by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in 2015, who praised its focus on rural development through enterprise.
Global Impact: Awarded IIIT Bangalore’s Entrepreneur of the Year (2014), Nitin was invited to the UN Headquarters in New York as a founding member of the World Happiness Consortium.
Today, Serve Happiness continues to build a national movement—inspiring youth to drive sustainable change in education, healthcare, eco-tourism, and agriculture across India.
Most Asking Questions
We’ve gathered answers to the most common questions about our mission, sustainability efforts, and community-focused innovation — all in one place.
How can I participate in a Prerna Yatra?
You can apply directly through our official website when registrations open for upcoming editions (such as Narmada, Sabarmati, or Tapi Prerna Yatra). We welcome passionate youth, students, and aspiring social entrepreneurs eager to explore rural grassroots innovations and learn from real-life role models.
How do I become a volunteer with Serve Happiness Foundation?
Sign up as a volunteer on our website by sharing your skills, interest areas, and availability. Whether you want to contribute online, assist in field operations during Prerna Yatras, or mentor youth projects, we match your unique talents with ongoing community initiatives.
How can our company partner with you through CSR?
We collaborate with corporate partners to execute impactful, tech-enabled social initiatives in rural health, education, youth empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods. Organizations can support through funding, resource sharing, or employee volunteering. Reach out via our corporate partnership page or contact us at nitin@servehappiness.org.
How can our school or university become an Academic Partner?
Institutions can partner with us to offer value-based experiential learning, social entrepreneurship exposure, and Prerna Yatra participation for their students. We host joint workshops, youth bootcamps, and field visits. Email nitin@servehappiness.org to initiate a collaboration.
How can I donate to support the foundation’s work?
You can make a direct contribution through the secure “Donate” portal on our website via UPI, net banking, or credit/debit cards. As a registered Section 8 non-profit, all contributions directly fund our rural health, education, and youth development programs across Gujarat.
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Testimonials
Positive reflections from our happy yatris from 18+ states
Pradip Shah (Retd. Manager , Reserve Bank of India ) based in Ahmedabad who has participated in 1st edition of Sabarmati Prerna Yatra which is organized during 2016 and he donated 2 kalam libraries after yatra
I am Ayush. I am a photographer and a designer I am into my final year of graduation. I joined Narmada Prerna Yatra 2018 as a photographer with no idea that I was about to have a life-changing experience.
Parag a changemaker has participated in the 1st edition of Tapi Prerna Yatra in the year 2016 and got inspired from role models who are working at the grassroots, social entrepreneurs who are changing the lives.
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Together for a Happier Tomorrow
A happier society begins with people who choose to serve. Become part of the Serve Happiness family and join us in empowering communities, inspiring youth, protecting nature, and creating meaningful social change.