MARINA SHAIKH
Creating Impact. Empowering Communities. Inspiring Change.
Marina Shaikh is a philanthropist, humanitarian leader and Founder of The Rising World Foundation, committed to creating meaningful and sustainable change in the lives of vulnerable communities.
Compassion, transformed into action.
From international policy and humanitarian engagement in Europe to grassroots social initiatives across India, her journey has been shaped by one enduring belief — that compassion becomes truly powerful when transformed into action.
Her work spans women's empowerment, healthcare accessibility, education, child welfare, humanitarian relief and community development.
About Marina
Four Areas. One Purpose.
Women
Creating opportunities, supporting health and dignity, and encouraging women-led social transformation.
Children
Supporting access to education, healthcare and essential resources to help build stronger futures.
Healthcare
Working to make essential healthcare and medical assistance more accessible to vulnerable communities.
Communities
Supporting initiatives that strengthen livelihoods, dignity and long-term community development.
From Global Experience to Grassroots Impact
Marina's professional journey began in Brussels, where she worked under former Member of the European Parliament Nirj Deva. Rising from an intern to Special Assistant and Advisor, she gained valuable exposure to international policy, humanitarian affairs and cross-border collaboration.
She subsequently brought this experience back to India, where her commitment to humanitarian action led to the establishment of The Rising World Foundation. Today, Marina continues to build partnerships and initiatives designed to create lasting social impact.
Explore the Full TimelineStories From the Field
Individual projects, presented as visual case studies.
COVID-19 Relief
Meals, ration kits, essential medical supplies and oxygen concentrators delivered to families facing crisis during India's devastating second wave.
Read the Story →Women's Health & Dignity
Distribution of reusable sanitary pads and sewing machines supporting health, dignity and livelihoods for women.
Read the Story →Supporting Children & Education
School bags, computers, bicycles and water bottles distributed to help children learn, grow and dream.
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Livelihood Empowerment
Sewing machines and skills resources helping individuals and families build greater independence and self-reliance.
Read the Story →Community Resource Distribution
Water coolers, air coolers, computers, bicycles, helmets and fans distributed to strengthen everyday community wellbeing.
Read the Story →Turning Compassion Into Action
The Rising World Foundation was founded by Marina Shaikh with a commitment to uplifting vulnerable communities across India — working across humanitarian assistance, women's empowerment, healthcare, children, education and community development.
Honours & Institutional Recognition
The Governor of Kerala
Recognition from Shri Arif Mohammad Khan, Governor of Kerala.
Daly College Business School
Affiliated with De Montfort University.
Raja Rao Ratan Award
In recognition of humanitarian and social-impact leadership.
Featured Coverage
Marina Shaikh – Founder at The Rising World Foundation
Read Article →Marina Shaikh: Empowering Vulnerable Communities Through The Rising World Foundation
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