Samvedana Foundation Ajara

Transforms lives through comprehensive support in jobs, sports, arts, education, and social welfare, bridging rural-urban gaps and fostering unity for a brighter future

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  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Kolhapur, Maharashtra

  • Since

    2017

Samvedana Foundation Ajara is a non-profit organisation based in Ajara. It is dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged individuals and comm Read moreunities by providing them with various forms of support and empowerment. It operates across five key areas: Jobs (Training and Placements), Sports, Arts, Education, and Social Welfare. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by rural students when competing in urban settings, the organisation strives to address these obstacles. It recognizes the frustration of limited opportunities in sports and arts, the disappointment of unproductive crops, and the lack of support in healthcare, farming, and education. It believes in the strength of networks, viewing them as vital foundations for self-sufficiency and growth. Through dedicated teams in each sector, it endeavours to improve the lives of the people of Ajara. Its vision is to build a robust network of compassionate individuals where unity becomes a driving force for turning dreams into reality. It aims to bridge the gap between villages and cities by leveraging the best of both worlds to enhance the livelihoods of all society's segments, empowering individuals to pursue happy and successful lives.

Programs

  • Career Development Programme

    It focuses on empowering students with soft skills and counselling by domain experts. Alumni networks connect rural and urban India, helping youngsters find opportunities to compete and succeed. Career counselling, workshops, and guest lectures promote this goal. Samvedana aims to create local employment opportunities and improve the rural economy and lifestyle in Ajara through partnerships and support for aspiring entrepreneurs.

  • Sports Programme

    The Foundation recognizes the importance of sports as a basis for a healthy lifestyle, enabling qualities like teamwork, coordination, self-belief, punctuality, dedication, and a competitive spirit. It aims to address the waste of talent in the region by developing a proper career path for talented athletes. Its current focus includes arranging sporting events and promoting gifted children. The Foundation plans to cultivate a sporting culture by establishing infrastructure at the Taluka level. Through co-sponsorship of interschool sporting events, it aspires to create a sports club where talented individuals can receive further training and preparation to compete on a global scale.

  • Arts Programme

    Samvedana Foundation Ajara acknowledges the significance of the arts in offering diverse perspectives and promoting creativity and critical thinking among children. It has brought together artists from Ajara Tehsil to promote rural Indian artistic talent. Its focus is on motivating hidden talent through various events and programs, providing a platform to showcase skills and creativity. The Foundation organises an annual interschool painting competition and rewards the winners. Future plans include establishing an art gallery where artists from Ajara Tehsil can display their artwork, allowing global exposure and potential sales. Recognizing the power of technology, it aspires to merge it with the arts, exploring areas like animation, graphic design, and web design for further opportunities.

  • Education Programme

    Recognising the transformative power of education, the Foundation strives to connect existing resources to provide a better future for local youth. It brings innovative ideas to make learning enjoyable, complementing the education offered by schools and colleges in rural areas. The Foundation empowers schools with IT infrastructure, bringing the world to remote schools in Ajara. It has developed a comprehensive plan to emphasize the value of education through various study techniques, methods, linguistic skill enhancement, and co-curricular activities. Samvedana volunteers conduct workshops and training programmes to implement this unique model in schools. Additionally, it establishes well-equipped libraries by donating books on birthdays, continuously expanding the collection.

  • Social Welfare Programme

    Samvedana Foundation Ajara demonstrates a strong commitment to social welfare, addressing various issues faced by the people of Ajara. It focuses on problems related to agriculture, healthcare, poverty, and the environment. The Foundation provides scholarships and donations for financially disadvantaged students, organising events such as school bag donations for orphaned children. It plans to take on the educational responsibility of select orphans facing financial challenges. Samvedana aspires to empower farmers by conducting workshops and inviting them to guest lectures to provide them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools. In healthcare, it has formed partnerships with local doctor's associations and chemist associations to offer medical support to the community. The Foundation also conducts annual blood donation camps and health camps in different parts of Ajara, prioritizing the well-being of the people.

Leadership Team

  • Dr. Siddhi Shah

    Lead - Programmes

  • Chetan Ghatge

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

    AATAS5873K

  • Registration ID

    F-36080/Kolhapur

  • 12A

    AATAS5873KE20215

  • 80G

    AATAS5873KF20221

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    2nd floor, Harer Building, Subhash lane, Main Road, Ajara, Kolhapur, 416505

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust