Emajjin Children’s Foundation is a registered Canadian charity managed by a voluntary Board of Directors

6 Years in Action

We are committed to supporting children who are disabled or disadvantaged.

We strive to partner with organizations that have a history of service in the community, demonstrate fiscal responsibility and most of all, focus on children with special needs or children who are disadvantaged. That has been the cornerstone and forefront of all the recipient charities that Emajjin has chosen.

"One of the most wonderful outcomes of working in the non-profit sector is that we have the opportunity to interact with others who are also trying to serve the community in their own realm. It is through these interactions that the Foundation has forged friendships, and made connections in the community. Frankly, the outpouring of encouragement and support has been overwhelmingly humbling."

Jyoti Sanwalka - President, Emajjin Children's Foundation

Our History

To date, Emajjin has raised over $185,000.

We strive to make a difference in the lives of children.

A Better World

Giving back to the community is an opportunity to improve the lives of others and a chance for an individual to be an active part of their community. For Anil and Jyoti Sanwalka, philanthropy has taken on a new level of importance. Inspired by their special needs child, Anil and Jyoti established Emajjin (EE-MAJ-JIN) Children’s Foundation in 2014.

In our brief history, Emajjin has worked to raise funds on behalf of 5 different charities, making a significant impact to the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children around the world.

Our goal is to maximize support in the community ONE CHARITY AT A TIME.

Our Mission

Emajjin Children’s Foundation raises funds for small, deserving, fiscally responsible charities that improve the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children

Life Management & Counselling

Recreation, Education & Social Integration

Research

Poverty Relief

For every child, a better world.

For every charity the ability to make it happen!

Our People

Our Board of Directors are passionate volunteers who want to work to serve the needs of disadvantaged or disabled children around the world.

Jyoti is the President/Founder of Emajjin. She received the B.Ed from University of Windsor and the B.A. from University Of Toronto. An educator with a 30+ year career, Jyoti worked extensively with special needs students as a classroom teacher, Special Education Consultant and Special Education Coordinator.

Over the past 20 years, she has served on the Board of Epilepsy Toronto and Epilepsy Ontario. She was also public speaker for the United Way Speakers Bureau and Co-Chair of the Annual Walk for Autism Speaks for 6 years. Jyoti also currently serves as Executive Director for the Pines Adult Day Program. She has been honoured with many awards for her fundraising efforts.

Anil received the MASc in Electronics Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Toronto. He is co-founder of Neesus Datacom and joined the consortium that is credited with developing WiFi technology. Anil grew Neesus Datacom to become a leading WiFi company prior to its sale to Prosoft Technology of California in 2012.

Anil and his wife became passionate about giving back to the community and those less fortunate due to the challenges their daughter Anjuli has faced for the last 28 years. They noticed that it’s the small charities that have the most direct impact when it comes to helping disadvantaged and disabled children. They founded Emajjin Children's Foundation in 2014 to help fund these small children’s charities achieve their missions.

Divya has over 20 years of experience in the Investment Funds industry and is the Business Manager and Head of Sales Management & Enablement for iShares Canada business at BlackRock Canada. Ms. Steinwall earned her Bachelor of Commerce (Honors), Specialist in Management & Economics degree from the University of Toronto. Ms. Steinwall serves as the Chair for the Canadian chapter of BlackRock’s Women’s Initiative Network.

In 2016 she was honoured as a “Champion of Change” by Women in Capital Markets for her leadership to push the boundaries for the advancement of women in Corporate Canada’s leadership teams and boardrooms.

"Dr. Ruthie" holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Toronto. She was the Chief Psychologist of Toronto District School Board, Northeast. She had wonderful colleagues and has never worked with a child she did not care about. She is now enjoying retirement with wonderful family and friends. Every day is a new day and Emajjin adds to her happiness.

Melissa received the Bachelor of Education in 1984 and Bachelor Early Childhood Education in 1983. Her career at Toronto District School Board include: Teacher-Intellectual & Physical Disabilities (Gr. 1-8), Grade 12 Canadian Law, TDSB Summer Swim Program-Physical Disabilities, Special Education Consultant and Summer School Vice Principal.

She has served as Supervisor-Holland Bloorview Children's Core Head Injury Swim Program, Public Relations/Community Education Officer with Operation Springboard and John Howard Society of Metropolitan Toronto. She is author of workshops and resources for at-risk youth in Toronto. With Emajjin Children's Foundation, Melissa is committed to working together, with colleagues, to help make our world a "better place" for us all.