“New Life Society paid my school fees and gave me books when my father could no longer work. Now I dream of becoming a nurse.”
Ensuring New Life
to the Lifeless
We are among the leading organizations serving the interior communities of the Sundarbans, bringing education, healthcare, clean water, and dignity to families the world often overlooks.
25+
Years of Service
500K+
Lives Touched
7
Core Programs
100K+
Meals Served
Who We Are
Service, hope and a place to belong
For 25 years, New Life Society has walked into the hardest-to-reach corners of the Sundarbans — where rising tides, broken schools, and vanishing livelihoods threaten to erase whole communities. We build clinics, classrooms, and clean water access so families can stay, grow, and thrive on their own land.
“We believe every child deserves education, every woman deserves dignity, and every vulnerable family deserves an opportunity to build a better future.”Read More
By The Numbers
Impact at a Glance
Decades of dedication and service across all the interior regions of the Sundarbans.
15,000+
Families Supported
8,000+
Children Educated
500+
Villages Reached
100K+
Meals Distributed
25+Years
About NLS
A Society Born from the Heart of Sundarbans
New Life Society was founded by a small group of teachers and health workers who refused to accept that geography should decide a child's future. Under constant threat of cyclones and tidal erosion, we've built a lasting network of schools, health posts, and livelihood programs across the delta.
- Registered under the Societies Registration Act
- 12A & 80G Certified for tax-deductible giving
- Audited annually by an independent chartered firm
What We Do
Our 7 Flagship Programs
Together, these programs address the root causes of poverty, ill health, and exclusion.
Education Development
Scholarships, learning centers, and teacher training that keep children in school through graduation.
Learn MoreWomen Empowerment
Self-help groups, vocational training, and micro-loans that build lasting financial independence.
Learn MoreMaternal & Child Health
Prenatal care, safe deliveries, and nutrition support for mothers and children under five.
Learn MoreSafe Drinking Water
Solar-powered filtration units bringing clean, arsenic-free water to remote island villages.
Learn MoreChild Widow Rehabilitation
Shelter, counselling, and skills training for young widows rebuilding their lives with dignity.
Learn MoreGreen Plantation Program
Mangrove and fruit-tree planting drives that protect villages from erosion and storm surge.
Learn MoreOrphan & Elderly Care
Long-term shelter, schooling, and companionship for children and elders without family support.
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Real, Lived, Changed
Impact Stories
From the heart of Sundarbans — stories of people whose lives were transformed through your support.
“The tailoring training changed everything. I now run a small shop and support my two children on my own.”
“Before the water project, our children fell sick every monsoon. Today our whole village drinks clean water.”
Join The Movement
Get Involved
There are many ways to stand with the most vulnerable. Choose yours.
Volunteer With Us
Join our field teams for education drives, health camps, and relief distribution.
Apply NowBecome a Partner
Bring your organization's resources and reach to our on-ground programs.
Partner UpCommunity Partnership
Adopt a village and help us deliver long-term, lasting change together.
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Support Our Mission
Donate Now
Your generosity directly funds education for children, clean water for villages, and dignity for women and families across the Sundarbans.
One-Time DonationMake a single gift today
Monthly DonationGive steady, ongoing support
Sponsor a ChildSupport one child, year-round
Gift In KindDonate goods or materials
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Field Notes
Life in the Field
Moments captured across our programs in the villages of Sundarbans and West Bengal.
Your Trust, Our Accountability
Annual Reports
Audit Reports
Registration Certificate
Compliance Documents
Global Partnerships
International Connections
We work alongside international partners to bring resources and expertise to the Sundarbans.
US 501(c)(3) PartnershipTax-deductible giving for US-based donors
Volunteer Exchange ProgramHosting international volunteers year-round
International NGO NetworkCollaborative programs across South Asia
Global Grant ComplianceMeeting international funding standards
News & Updates
Latest from the Field
New Learning Center Opens in Gosaba
A new education hub now serves 200 children across four remote islands.
Read MoreSafe Water for Kumirmari School
A solar filtration unit brings clean drinking water to over 500 students.
Read MoreWinter Relief Project Reaches 1,200 Families
Blankets, food kits, and warm clothing distributed ahead of the cold season.
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Our Founding Story
A Vision Born in the Sundarbans
“We believe every child deserves education, every woman deserves dignity, and every vulnerable family deserves an opportunity to build a better future. That belief is what carried us through our first year, and it still carries us today.”Join Our Mission
Let's Connect
Reach Out to NLS
12 Sagarpara Road, Sundarbans, West Bengal, India
+91 98000 00000
hello@newlifesociety.org
Mon – Sat, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM