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Who we are

Lasting change begins within communities.

A registered non-profit working across underserved regions of India since 2018 — listening, co-creating and walking alongside the people we serve.

Our story

Built on a simple but powerful belief.

Anandita Foundation was founded on the belief that lasting change begins within communities, not outside them.

We are a registered non-profit organisation working across underserved regions of India, partnering with local leaders, women's collectives and community volunteers to address the root causes of poverty and inequality.

Our work spans four interconnected pillars — education, women's empowerment, healthcare access and sustainable livelihoods — because real transformation requires addressing multiple dimensions of a person's life at once.

We do not impose solutions from the outside. We listen, co-create and walk alongside the communities we serve — whether that means setting up a learning centre in a remote village, running health camps in tribal areas, or training young women in income-generating skills. Every programme is rooted in respect for local culture, knowledge and leadership.

A teacher explaining a lesson to a group of students

Our mission

To empower marginalised individuals and communities in India through inclusive education, women's leadership, preventive healthcare and dignified livelihood opportunities — so every person can live a life of agency, health and hope.

Our vision

A just and equitable India where every community — regardless of geography, gender or socioeconomic status — has the resources, voice and opportunity to thrive.

Our values

The principles behind everything we do.

Community-First

Communities lead; we listen, co-create and follow through.

Dignity & Respect

Every person is treated as a partner, never a recipient.

Transparency

Every rupee accounted for and openly reported.

Inclusion

No one left out because of gender, caste, place or income.

Long-term Thinking

Self-reliant change that lasts beyond any single project.

Leadership

Meet our trustees.

The people guiding Anandita Foundation's work and holding it accountable.

RK

Dr. Rajesh Kumar

Founder & Chairman

25+ years in social development and rural empowerment.

PS

Mrs. Priya Sharma

Managing Trustee

Specialist in women's empowerment and skill development programmes.

AV

Mr. Anil Verma

Trustee — Finance

Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in NGO financial management.

KR

Dr. Kavita Reddy

Trustee — Programmes

PhD in Rural Development with 15+ years of field experience.

Legal & registration

Certified and compliant.

All donations to Anandita Foundation are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G.

Registration

Act
Societies Registration Act, 1860
Reg. No.
NGO/REG/2020/12345

80G Certificate

Benefit
Tax deduction for donors
Valid until
31 Mar 2027

12A Certificate

Benefit
Income tax exemption
Status
Certified NGO