About | Hayden Hall Darjeeling

Our Heart & Purpose

Our Vision

A healthy, well-informed, self-reliant and self-transforming community.

Our Mission

Responding to the needs of high risk and vulnerable sections of the society.
Access to quality community and individual healthcare and nutrition.
Opportunity for children to gain access to and complete school through supplementary educational service.
Culture of entrepreneurship and sustainability of livelihood.

Service

We are dedicated to serving people, positively impacting the lives of those we encounter. Our commitment to service drives us to go above and beyond, ensuring that we meet the needs of our community with excellence.

Commitment

We are deeply committed to the success and well-being of our communities. Our unwavering dedication fuels our drive to deliver high- impact interventions, consistently striving for excellence and surpassing expectations.

Core Values

Honesty

Transparency and integrity are fundamental principles we uphold. We value honesty in our interactions, maintaining open and trustworthy relationships with our stakeholders. We believe in conducting ourselves ethically and responsibly.

Compassion

At our core, we embrace compassion as an integral part of our organization. We approach our work with empathy and understanding, recognizing the importance of kindness and care in all that we do.

Joy

We find joy in our work and the positive impact we make. We foster an environment that embraces positivity, celebrating achievements and promoting a sense of fulfillment and happiness among our team members, stakeholders, and communities.

The Hayden Hall Journey

Tracing our path of community empowerment and holistic transformation in the heart of Darjeeling since 1969.

1969

Father Burns S.J. planted the seeds of Hayden Hall, creating a safe sanctuary for the marginalized communities of Darjeeling. What started as a modest relief effort soon evolved into a comprehensive movement for social equity and holistic growth.

1982

Scaling Health & Nutrition: We established the integrated Health and Nutrition program, launching the first vocational training workshops for community members to develop sustainable life skills alongside basic healthcare access.

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2004

The Women’s Cooperative: A milestone for economic agency, the cooperative was founded to provide artisan weavers with a platform for their craft, ensuring financial independence and cultural preservation for hundreds of women.

2026

Future Horizons: Today, we continue to bridge heritage with innovation. By integrating digital literacy and sustainable energy into our community-led models, we ensure Hayden Hall remains a beacon of hope for generations to come.