Dignity Foundation
Empowers senior citizens by helping them to cope with their psycho-social challenges, tackle loneliness and insecurities and bringing joy back into their lives
- Gold Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
- CSR-1
About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
1995
Dignity Foundation works to bring back the joy of living productively to senior citizens. It promotes its concept of productive ageing which includes Read morecontributing to life, through engaging in purposeful activities, contributing to the community, by involving in paid work, voluntary service, education, fitness, leisure and travel and contributing to society by participating in advocacy and political action. The Foundation through various programmes tries to address the lack of infrastructure to care for the elderly, abuse and neglect at home and loneliness which is prevalent due to the formation of nuclear families and the young preferring to go abroad in search of a living.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Sub Sector
Impact
The Dignity Foundation has impacted senior citizens by distributing 6189 ration kits in six cities, sheltering 272 members at 4 loneliness mitigation centres, 234 members at 3 day-care centres and 40 members at 4 dementia day-care centres besides hosting 1136 memberships at 20+ chai masti centres.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To change the way people look at Ageing in India.
Our Mission
Enable senior citizens to live life with dignity and security and enjoy life in a fulfilled and fun filled manner.
Donor History
1. Azim Premji Foundation 2. Axis Bank 3. Give India 4. EKC 5. Rotary Club of Bombay
Programs
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Monthly Ration Kit For Elderly Poor
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Dignity Care Programme
The Foundation runs day-care, loneliness mitigation and dementia care centres under its daily care programme. Through these centres, it tries to encourage social interaction, conducts skilling and craft sessions, promotes physical well-being through yoga, meditation and prayers and encourages participation in competitions and performing arts to enhance confidence in the senior citizens under its care.
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Dignity Dialogues
Is the Foundations monthly magazine offering articles by domain experts, suggesting ways of using time productively and also giving companies serving the elderly an opening to post advertisements.
It is the oldest magazine catering to senior citizens and has encouraged many elders to pursue various skills and do well in life
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Dignity Helpline
To address elder abuse the Foundation initiated its Dignity helpline which coordinates with the local police to rescue elders from abuse and provide counselling and emotional support. It also maintains a team of legal experts who provide judicial advice to the elders.
Through a team of trained volunteers, the foundation also provides companionship support to lonely, suicidal, depressed and bed-ridden elders.
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Dignity Chai Masti Centres
The Foundation runs its Chai Masti centres which enable elderly people to come together, share their experiences and express their talents and hobbies with each other. The centres facilitate social interaction, skill building and provide a platform to display talents.
There are 24 Chai Masti centres across the cities of Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Pune, Kolkata and Bangalore.
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Dignity Performing Arts
The Dignity Performing Arts platform provides senior citizens with a stage to showcase their talents and skills in performing arts. Along with a physical stage the forum now also has a dedicated youtube channel dedicated to bringing the performance of senior citizens to the public.
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Monthly Ration Kit for Elderly Poor
Impact Metrics
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Number of Ration Kits Distributed
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 6000
- 2020-21 8000
- 2021-22 9044
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Food Security for Beneficiaries and Zero Hunger
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 8000
- 2020-21 8000
- 2021-22 9044
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6000
Year-wise Metrics -
Number of Ration Kits Distributed
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 6000
- 2020-21 8000
- 2021-22 9044
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Food Security for Beneficiaries and Zero Hunger
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 8000
- 2020-21 8000
- 2021-22 9044
Theory of Change
Dignity Foundation has been working for senior citizens since 1995, offering them an enriching set of opportunities. We deal with the elderly’s psycho-social challenges and help them tackle their loneliness and insecurities, thereby bringing joy back into their lives.
Milestones & Track Record
2020-21: 8000 Ration Kits distribution for COVID Relief
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
51-100
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Strength of Governing Body
7
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Diversity Metrics
70% women
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
Yes
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
Yes
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
Yes
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Organisation Structure
Yes
Awards & Recognitions
2009 Vayoshreshtha Samman 2008 Ashoka Fellowship 2022 Amazing Indian Award
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATD1358A
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Registration ID
GBBSD/1776/97C
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MH/2018/0181894
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12A
AAATD1358AE20166
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80G
AAATD1358AF20214
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FCRA
083781108
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CSR Registration Number
CSR00008328
Location
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Headquarters
B-206, 2nd Floor, Byculla Service Industries Premises, Dadoji Konddev Marg, Byculla (E), Mumbai, 400027
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust
Financial Details
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2019-20
IncomeRs.24,997,531ExpensesRs.31,252,800Admin ExpensesRs.7,500,672Program ExpensesRs.23,752,128Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2020-21
IncomeRs.30,491,143ExpensesRs.27,803,827Admin ExpensesRs.5,004,689Program ExpensesRs.22,799,138Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2021-22
IncomeRs.45,889,952ExpensesRs.41,369,963Admin ExpensesRs.5,791,794Program ExpensesRs.35,578,169Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.
Government Partnerships
Chennai Municipal Corporation