Who we are

Shoulder to Shoulder (s2s) Foundation is a volunteer-driven organisation set up with the objective of bringing people of different faiths together. At s2s, we believe that peace, unity, and tolerance are essential for human existence and progress to be worthwhile. By facilitating greater interaction among communities and by providing platforms for recognition of common goals, s2s strives to protect and celebrate India's religious pluralism and cultural vibrancy.





s2s today has a network of thousands of volunteers perennially connected through social media and in real life. The rapid growth has enabled the organisation to diversify operations, and take up several charitable causes ranging from education and health to legal aid. Shoulder to Shoulder Foundation is a registered society under The Societies Registration Act, 1860, having its headquarters in Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow.

What we do




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We organise or facilitate events, activities and programmes that bolster tolerance, mutual understanding and respect for diversity in society.

2

We provide common platforms for people with varied religious, ideological, cultural and socio-economic affiliations to interact, understand, and explore each other's perspectives.

3

We collaborate with and/or assist individuals and groups who share Shoulder to Shoulder Foundation's vision for a peaceful, equitable and just future

4

We take up charitable causes, particularly those related to health, education and socio-economic uplift of underprivileged sections.

5

We publicise, patronise and promote acts and gestures aimed at fostering unity and brotherhood among citizens of different hue.

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To conserve and promote cultural practices and traditions that bind people together and reinforce assimilation.

Photo gallery




A Prayer for Peace

Lucknow’s first-ever joint Shia-Sunni Namaaz on Eid-al-Azha

s2s Seva on Gurpurab

Our volunteers serve sewain at langar organized by Naka Gurdwara

Iftaar & Meetup

Shoulder to Shoulder members from all communities and all walks of life came together for Iftaar and subsequent discussion on the way forward

Joint Namaz on Eid-Ul-Azha

Lucknow's Shias and Sunnis stood Shoulder to Shoulder this year to offer a joint namaaz on Eid-Ul-Azha

A Special Diwali

S2S volunteers celebrate the festival of lights with children from a home for the destitute and mentally challenged.

Muharram@Mahmudabad

When all communities came together to experience and understand azadaari at the majestic Qila of Mahmudabad.

Joint Namaaz 3.0 & Eid Milan

As Lucknow's Shias and Sunnis stood shoulder to shoulder in prayer together for the third on Eid ul-Azha, leaders from other religious communities too turned out to support and encourage the peace initiative.

The Yuletide Spirit

s2s ties up with Missionaries of Charity home to bring Christmas cheer to the underprivileged

Coffee for a cause

A ‘sabeel’ by s2s on Milad un-Nabi saw Sikh volunteers serve coffee to visitors

Iftaar at Gurudwara

Gurudwara Yahyaganj (Lucknow) hosted an iftaar for all communities and made arrangements for Namaaz for the rozedaars

Lucknow's tips for Tokyo

Researchers from Japan meet S2S members to discuss it's functioning and programmes.

Welcoming The Guru's Yatra

S2S volunteers accord a formal welcome to the Shobha Yatra of Guru Gobind Singh and serve snacks to the devotees.

All-community Bhandara

Shoulder to Shoulder celebrates Lucknow's 'Ganga-Jamuni' tehzeeb with an all-community bhandara to mark Bada Mangal.

All-community Iftarr at Mahmudabad House

Shoulder to Shoulder hosted an all community Ifatar at Mahmudabad House a day ahead of EID 2018 .

In The News




A collection of media articles on s2s

Address

1-2, Srijan Vihar, Near Sahara Shahar, Vipul Khand, Gomti Nagar Lucknow 226010

call us

+91 98390 26995

Email

info@shouldertoshoulder.net