Ashima Foundation

Empowers diverse communities through vocational training to bridge socio-economic divides and uplift lives in India

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  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    2016

Ashima Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2016, prioritises valuable vocational learning experiences for diverse beneficiaries. Read moreIts initiatives aim to enhance skills, considering knowledge as an essential tool for societal success. Daily academic sessions and practical learning opportunities, along with expert-led guest sessions, form integral parts of its approach. The organisation also provides continuous training in personality development, soft skills, and motivational counselling. Its fundamental belief revolves around India's potential, valuing human resources and emphasising the significance of vocational training in the nation's human capital development. Post-training placements contribute to sustainability and elevate beneficiaries' quality of life, fostering a cycle where they become advocates for the cause. Operating four centres in India (two in Delhi and two in Himachal Pradesh), the Ashima Foundation targets individuals living in nearby slums, aiming to bridge socio-economic gaps by integrating them into broader societal frameworks. The centres operate 24/7, seven days a week, providing opportunities for those seeking to improve their lives. The organisation consciously reaches out to individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds, working towards their integration into wider society and providing opportunities they may not have previously had.

Demographies Served

Impact

Nearly 4,680 individuals have benefited from the Ashima Foundation's programmes, with over 3,932 successfully securing employment opportunities.

Programs

  • Blood Donation Programme

    District
    State

    In partnership with Rotary, the Ashima Foundation held a blood donation camp on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the M2K Market Rohini Vocational Training Center. The camp successfully gathered more than 100 units of blood.

  • Skill Development Programmes

    Ashima Foundation offers skill development courses across its four centres, catering to various learning needs. The first centre provides computer application courses alongside beauty and wellness programmes (specifically for women) and tutorial sessions. The computer applications course covers both basic and advanced skills essential for employment, while the beauty and wellness courses aim to empower individuals in society. The second centre focuses on computer applications and stitching classes, emphasizing foundational and advanced skills for future benefits. Meanwhile, the third and fourth centres also offer computer application courses, with varying batch timings, all designed to equip students with crucial computer skills for professional opportunities. Additionally, the fees are structured to be inclusive, offering different rates for different communities to ensure accessibility.

  • Plantation Programme

    District
    State

    In collaboration with Rotary, the Ashima Foundation conducted a sapling plantation event on Friday, April 7, 2017, at the M2K Market Rohini Vocational Training Centre.

  • Save Planet Programme

    District
    State

    NSS students from Keshav Mahavidyalaya College hosted educational movie screenings centred around the theme of "Save Planet" for Ashima Foundation's beneficiaries. These screenings took place on March 25, 2017, and April 1, 2017, running from 2:30 to 5:30 on both occasions.

  • Vocational Training Programme

    District
    State

    Ashima Foundation conducted a Pidilite Workshop, a certificate program held from March 20th to 22nd, 2017, spanning from 10 AM to 1 PM. The workshop, engaging 42 beneficiaries, aimed to impart skills in fabric printing, sketching, and decoration.

Leadership Team

  • Prem C Aggarwal

    President

  • Nivedita Jha

    Secretary

  • Lokesh R Jain

    Treasurer

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAABA2781N

  • Registration ID

    2640

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    DL/2016/0106116

  • 12A

    AAABA2781NE20210

  • 80G

    AAABA2781NF20218

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Sector 3, M2K Market, Rohini, New Delhi, 110085

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society