About EquiBillion Trust
Founded by MIT SOLVE Fellows to use technology, transparency, and community to dismantle inequality — one campaign, one life at a time.
As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.— Nelson Mandela
The Fish Conundrum
Given the magnitude of inequality, the difficult question has always been: do we give them fish, or teach them to catch fish?
At EquiBillion Trust, our answer is: both. Immediate relief addresses today's hunger. Education addresses tomorrow's poverty. Neither alone is enough. That's why we run two complementary programmes — DonateTags for immediate needs, and NextSkills360 for long-term empowerment.
Founded in 2022, we replace cash donations with product donations — so every giver knows exactly what their money bought, who received it, and what difference it made. Radical transparency isn't a feature. It's the foundation.
2022
Year founded
MIT SOLVE
Fellows
Our Two Programmes
Complementary approaches to the same goal — a more equitable India
DonateTags
A BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) tag-powered platform that connects donors with needy individuals and institutions in real time. Donors tap their phone near a tag, browse needs, photograph donated items, and donate — all within 60 seconds. Food, clothing, medicines, school supplies, and more.
Learn about DonateTagsNextSkills360
A technology-driven education programme that teaches life skills and coding to K-12 students in government schools — without requiring computers. Powered by co-authored textbooks and a patented teaching methodology. Every student gains skills that change their economic trajectory.
Visit NextSkills360Recognised by MIT SOLVE
Both founders of EquiBillion Trust are MIT SOLVE Fellows — a programme that identifies and supports the world's most promising technology-driven social entrepreneurs. MIT SOLVE is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that connects solvers to resources to drive lasting impact.
Our Founders
Two decades of combined experience. One shared mission.
An MIT SOLVE Fellow with over two decades of experience in IT and K-12 education, Suraj held leadership roles at Infosys, Wipro, Satyam, and Pitney Bowes — overseeing IT portfolios for Fortune 500 clients including GlaxoSmithKline, Coca-Cola, and Novartis. He co-authored 17 Life Skills books for K-12 students and invented a method to teach coding without computers, for which he holds a granted patent in India.
"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."
An MIT SOLVE team member, Sowjanya is a mentor, coach, and learning & development consultant who brings 15+ years of experience across corporate, K-12, and social sectors. She has deep expertise in organisational development and change management, and actively mentors college students as life skills coaches. She values dedication, service, and excellence in everything she undertakes.
"Excellence is a journey, not just a destination."
Join the movement
Whether you donate ₹10 or ₹10,000 — whether you run an NGO or just want to volunteer — there is a place for you at EquiBillion Trust.