Aadivasi Welfare Foundation
Aadivasi Welfare Foundation (AWF) drives environmental conservation and tribal empowerment through afforestation, wildlife protection, and sustainable livelihoods across Uttarakhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka.
- Bronze Certified 2023
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Saraikela, Jharkhand
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Since
2018
Aadivasi Welfare Foundation (AWF) is a non-profit organization working to restore forests, conserve water, and support tribal communities. Since 2018, Read more AWF has planted 7.9 million trees across Uttarakhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka, creating jobs and improving the environment. AWF also works on water conservation, helping revive traditional water bodies, and supports sustainable livelihoods like beekeeping and tribal crafts to uplift rural communities. With a strong focus on forests, water, land, climate, wildlife, and tribal welfare, AWF is making a lasting impact on both nature and people. For more details, visit https://awf.co.in/
Issue
Aadivasi Welfare Foundation (AWF) addresses several critical environmental and socio-economic issues in India, particularly in the states of Uttarakhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. Here's an overview of these issues with relevant statistics: 1. Deforestation Between 2015 and 2020, India experienced an average annual deforestation rate of approximately 668,400 hectares, marking a significant increase over the past three decades. 2. Water Scarcity Unplanned mining, deforestation, and inadequate conservation practices have led to severe water crises in Jharkhand, West Bengal, and others, endangering the livelihoods of local tribal communities. These environmental challenges have contributed to droughts, poverty, and migration in the region. 3. Economic Marginalization of Tribal Communities Approximately 350 million people in India, particularly in rural and tribal areas, depend on common natural resources such as forests, pastures, and water bodies. However, their access and rights to these resources remain precarious, leading to economic challenges and marginalization. 4. Human-Wildlife Conflict Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary in Jharkhand and Simlipal National Park in Odisha are major hotspots for human-wildlife conflict. In Dalma, elephants frequently stray into villages, destroying crops and endangering lives, while recent tiger movements have raised new concerns. Simlipal faces similar challenges, with shrinking habitats and forest fires driving elephants and wild boars into human settlements. These conflicts resulted in significant losses—damaged farmlands, destroyed homes, and even casualties. Efforts to mitigate these issues include habitat restoration, community-led conservation, and technology-driven monitoring solutions.
Action
1. Afforestation: AWF has planted over 7.9 million trees across Uttarakhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. The organization carries out large-scale plantation drives on degraded land, community farmlands, and buffer zones near forests, ensuring long-term maintenance and survival through community participation. 2. Water Conservation: AWF has revived and constructed over 1000 traditional water bodies i.e. ponds in West Bengal and Jharkhand and 2200 Chal-Khals in Uttarakhand improving water availability for drinking, irrigation, and livestock. These efforts help mitigate drought conditions and support sustainable agriculture in tribal areas. 3. Sustainable Livelihoods: AWF provides skill training and resources for honeybee farming and tribal handicrafts. The organization facilitates direct market linkages for tribal artisans and farmers, ensuring fair wages and long-term economic stability for rural communities. 4. Wildlife Conflict Mitigation: AWF works in human-wildlife conflict zones like Dalma (Jharkhand) and Simlipal (Odisha), where it restores forest corridors, plants fruit-bearing trees to divert elephants from villages, and supports the installation of early warning systems to reduce crop damage and casualties.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Programs
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Environment Programmes - Jharkhand
The project endeavours to foster sustainable change in East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, by planting tree saplings, rejuvenating water bodies, and providing art and handicraft training, along with free health checkups to tribal families. Situated in an area prone to human-elephant conflicts, the project aims to densify elephant corridors, creating protected areas for wildlife. It addresses shrinking food resources by planting trees to reduce conflicts and enhance soil health. Through vocational training, especially in handicrafts, the project empowers rural tribal communities, promoting economic stability and cultural preservation.
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Environment Programmes - Odisha
The project aims to restore degraded areas near the Simlipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha by planting saplings and creating forest corridors for rare black tigers. It empowers tribal communities, especially women, through vocational training and skill development, promoting sustainable agriculture and income diversification. By planting 1 lakh saplings, the project aims to enhance wildlife habitats, reduce human-wildlife conflict, and support local agriculture. Direct employment opportunities are provided throughout the plantation process, fostering sustainable livelihoods, while vocational training preserves cultural heritage and traditional crafts. Additionally, fishery production ponds enable additional income generation for local communities.
Impact Metrics
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Number of Trees Planted
Program Name
Environment Programme
Year-wise Metrics- 2020-21 11,58,000
- 2021-22 29,46,000
- 2022-23 13,00,000
- 2023-24 12,12,000
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
6-20
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
AARCA5995N
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Registration ID
U85300JH2018NPL021846
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VO ID / Darpan ID
JH/2024/0387135
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12A
AARCA5995N22MB01
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80G
AARCA5995N22MB02
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
Plot Number-8185, Near Srinath University, Sri Kirshna Road, Dindli Basti, Manjhi ToIa, Adityapur, Saraikela, 831013
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Section 8 (formerly Section 25)