Sharana, founded by Rajkala in 2001, is quickly developing into a well-run, well-structured grassroots NGO. It currently runs a community programme with crèche, micro-credit scheme, dispensary, social worker and communal space in a village 14km south of Pondicherry. The work ethic of the organisation is based on continuous feedback and communication between the village and Sharana. The village chief donated the land for the centre; it is run by local volunteers and villagers and was inspired by the villagers themselves. It was a complete community project from inception to completion and involved the whole village. It is a very interesting project and an incredible achievement for a young NGO.

Sharana also runs an NFE school in Pondicherry for working children, school drop-outs and marginalised children. It also provides remedial classes for school attendees in the evenings. The centre also provides extra-curricular activities and day trips during school holidays that volunteers are encouraged to become involved in.