Nirmala Naresh

The desire to leave this planet in the same state for the next generation, as we had been given by our ancestors, has influenced Nirmala Naresh's life in several ways.

Nirmala has a Master’s degree in Philosophy with over  20+ years of experience working on social issues such as education, human values, climate change, disease reversal, natural pregnancy & birthing methods and mother’s milk bank donations. She was awarded for donating mother’s milk for the longest period of time by Asia’s first human milk bank. She also enjoys spreading happiness by playing co-operative, all-inclusive, non-competitive games and performs circular unifying peace dances with children and adults.

Nirmala believes that there is enough for everyone's need on this planet, If only people live by the values of giving and sharing the excess to those around. To demonstrate this she founded the Kindness Kitchen inspiring everyone to contribute anything they can with all of their hearts. The food prepared here is not only highly nutritious and healthy but also energy-efficient, requiring minimal effort. It's flavorful and offers a variety of cuisines.

Naresh Jogu

Naresh Jogu spent more than 22+ years as a Creative Art Director and Digital Artist in Mumbai, leading a thriving career in the creative industry and running an Art Academy with his wife. Yet, the fast pace of city life left him searching for something deeper — a way of living that aligned with nature, simplicity, and inner truth.

Naresh Jogu is a community-focused social entrepreneur, changemaker, and advocate of conscious living, rooted in Kottakarai, Auroville Bio-region, Tamilnadu. His work blends sustainability, art, culture, and kindness into practical initiatives that nurture both people and the environment.

Naresh and his family have built an eco-friendly sustainable home in Kottakarai, designed with natural materials and mindful architecture. The home is not just a dwelling but a living experiment in conscious, ecological living, inspiring others to explore sustainable lifestyles.

Together with his family and community, Naresh runs the Kindness Kitchen — a heartfelt experiment in generosity where meals are shared without prices or conditions. It is a space where trust, gratitude, and human connection flourish, turning food into a medium of kindness and unity.