About
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Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
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Since
2009
Aahwahan Foundation is an NGO dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged communities by collaborating with socially responsible individuals. Read moreIts mission is to provide basic necessities and facilitate holistic development, promoting the idea of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - The World Is One Family. It focuses on generating employment opportunities and works towards community development. Aahwahan aims to benefit the underprivileged through projects in education, healthcare, livelihood, women empowerment, and advocacy. It strives for improved accessibility, stakeholder engagement, grassroots relationships, and partnerships with civil society. Its objectives include advocating for human rights, uplifting rural communities, mobilizing resources, responding to emergencies, promoting non-partisanship and cooperation, empowering women, and achieving sustainable human development.
Action
Health, Education, Women Empowerment, Disaster Management, Environment and Community Development
Demographies Served
Programs
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Aahwahan Health Programme
Aahwahan Foundation strives to address the healthcare challenges faced by rural India, aiming to improve the health and well-being of marginalized communities. With a focus on providing medical support to the poorest of the poor in remote areas, it has reached over 8 lakh beneficiaries and aims to touch 1 million lives. Recognized by the United Nations and partnering with global organisations, Aahwahan Foundation advocates for effective healthcare infrastructure, community participation, access to basic medicines, and timely treatment to reduce the burden on the public healthcare system and improve overall health outcomes.In the health sector, Aahwahan Foundation has launched unique and impactful initiatives, including upgrading government hospitals,PHCs, maternity hospitals, NICUs, and PICUs. Additionally, the "Health on Wheels" mobile hospital delivers top-notch healthcare services directly to the doorsteps of underprivileged communities. The foundation also offers services such as wheelchair distribution, model eye clinics, and dialysis units to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality.
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Women Empowerment Programme
Aahwahan Foundation is deeply committed to promoting women's empowerment through various measures. It aims to enhance women's participation in community and social activities, enabling them to fulfill their potential through education, skill development, and employment opportunities. It actively discourages discriminatory practices against women and encourages them to explore non-traditional occupations for livelihood. Aahwahan also works towards eradicating violence against women and advocates for changes in laws and policies to create a more gender-equal society. We have uplifted lakhs of underprivileged women through various initiatives including entrepreneurship and digital literacy programs.
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Education Programme
The Aahwahan Foundation has launched 31+ diverse education initiatives to ensure quality education for underprivileged students. They've adopted 248 government schools, enhancing them with improved infrastructure such as model computer labs, science labs, libraries, clean drinking water, modern toilets, benches, desks, and stationery. The foundation has also built 17+ model schools with smart classrooms. Thousands of students benefit from Aahwahan's scholarship programs, which support both academic and extracurricular activities. Their "Education on Wheels" initiative brings practical learning to rural and slum areas through mobile computer and science labs. Additionally, a dedicated health teacher from the organization monitors students' health and promotes physical activities like yoga.
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Integrated Agriculture Programme
Aahwahan Foundation collaborates with universities to revolutionize rural agriculture in India. With a focus on empowering farmers, it develops innovative infrastructure and provides affordable resources, modern techniques, and improved irrigation facilities. Engaging the youth and leveraging education and innovation, Aahwahan aims to create an agricultural miracle, improving livelihoods, boosting the economy, and catalyzing positive changes. It involves empowering farmers through promoting modern agriculture practices and helping to maximize their profit. Aahwahan has converted thousands of acres of dry land to green fertile land while supporting the farmers and encouraging integrated agriculture.
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Tree Plantation and Beach Cleaning Campaigns
Aawahan initiates tree plantation drives. It has planted more than 8.7 million trees. Recognizing the critical need to heal our planet, we have worked relentlessly towards our aim of tree planting with tremendous delight and elation. We have harnessed the power of group action to bring about significant change via strategic collaborations, community involvement, and a tireless team of dedicated volunteersIt has also run beach cleaning campaigns in Gokarna, Udaipur, Murudeshwara etc. It uses appropriate instruments and is guided by coastal management authorities.A leading force in the mission to create plastic-free and pollution-free beaches through our dedicated beach cleaning initiative. With immense pride, we have earned the esteemed title of being the number one NGO in Asia for beach cleaning, a testament to our unwavering commitment towards preserving the natural beauty of our coastlines.Being the second best NGO in Asia for beach cleaning makes us really proud of our accomplishments. A driving force in the restoration of lakes and the rejuvenation of entire ecosystems. With great pride, we have successfully restored 27 lakes, each serving as a testament to our commitment to maximizing clean water availability and addressing critical issues such as water scarcity and the need for effective rainwater storage
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Community Development
In the realm of community development and disaster management, Aahwahan Foundation is dedicated to creating resilient communities through a range of initiatives. These include infrastructure development, food on wheels,skill-building programs, and sustainable livelihood projects aimed at empowering local populations. In disaster management, the foundation provides timely relief and rehabilitation, including distributing essential supplies, rebuilding homes, and restoring critical infrastructure. Aahwahan’s proactive approach ensures communities are better prepared for future challenges, while also supporting them in recovery and rebuilding efforts after disasters.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
100+
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAFTA7332Q
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Registration ID
351/2016-17
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VO ID / Darpan ID
KA/2019/0240490
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12A
AAFTA7332QE20213
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80G
AAFTA7332QF20195
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust