Soil is my home; India, my family, my roots. Soul is who I help; the forgotten children, the lost, the orphans no one sees. This is how Soil and Soul Initiative was birthed. This isn’t charity or aid. It’s giving back, returning to where it started, to plant something that lasts forever. Founder Nitish Jaiswal spent six years with Effective Altruism, driven by a childhood vow to ensure a happy childhood for all children. Tulsi Patel, Nitish’s wife and Board Chair, has always reserved a tender place in her heart for children. This next step organically became part of her journey.