Dr. Shambhunath Singh Research Foundation is a secular, not for profit development organization, which was established by the group of development professionals receiving its inspiration from the renowned literary figure, culturist and social activist late Dr. Shambhunath Singh. The foundation of the organization was laid by the former Prime Minister of India Mr. Chandra Shekhar, on November 9, 1989, while formally registered under section 21 of the ‘Societies Registration Act’ on December 31st, 1991.

Over the period, the organization has marked its presence as a committed, target oriented development agency, guided by professional values, with long term objectives to pursue integrated community development. In the journey of two decades, SRF has undertaken various interventions on issues related with child rights & development, women empowerment, gender issues, human rights, urban development, environment protection etc. in collaboration with a number of national and international organizations including Government of India, NCW, UNICEF, Plan India, Action Aid, CRY, Step Foundation, PACT Inc. (USA), Zenseikyo Foundation, UPSACS, UPHSDP, HLFPPT, Mahila Kalyan Nigam, etc.