Aahwahan Foundation

Aahwahan Foundation is a Bengaluru-based non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 2009. It operates Pan-India with a mission to promote the welfare of economically backward sections of society. The organization works to eradicate poverty and unemployment by generating employment across various sectors and focusing on community development. It has adopted a “5S” strategy (likely referring to five core segments) to deliver sustainable solutions in education, health, and environmental stewardship.

Founder

The foundation was founded by Braja Kishore Pradhan, a philanthropist and social worker. He established the organization with a team of like-minded individuals to address issues of poverty, starvation, and social inequality. He is often referred to as the “Green Man of Bangalore” for his environmental initiatives.

Achievements

The foundation has claimed several significant milestones and awards:

• Environmental Impact: Completed a 7 million tree plantation drive (with ongoing goals for more) and restored 19 lakes.

• Healthcare: Served over 3.5 lakh beneficiaries through mobile clinics and health centers.

• Education: Supported over 5.5 lakh beneficiaries through various educational programs.

• Awards: Recipients of multiple accolades, including Best NGO in Education (2018), Best Social Service (2019), NGO of the Year (2020), and the National Excellence Award for Social Entrepreneurship.

• Covid-19 Relief: Distributed food to thousands (aiming for 10,000 meals/day during the pandemic) and provided medical essentials like oxygen cylinders and concentrators.

Key Activities

Aahwahan Foundation operates in several core areas:

• Education: Initiatives like “Education on Wheels”, “Computer Institute on Wheels,” school adoptions, and setting up science/computer labs in rural areas.

• Health: “Health on Wheels” (mobile medical vans), rural health camps, and hospital upgradation.

• Environment: Major tree plantation drives (“Go Green Revolution”), beach cleaning campaigns (creating plastic-free beaches), and lake restoration.

• Women Empowerment: Skill development programs, self-help groups, and setting up small manufacturing units (e.g., sanitary napkins, agarbatti).

• Integrated Agriculture: Assisting farmers with modern methods, seeds, and training to improve agricultural productivity.

• Community Support: Blanket donations, blood donation camps, and disaster relief.

Contact Details

Head Office (Bangalore)

• Address: Building No-40, 4th Floor, 9th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560069, Karnataka.

• Phone: +91 91130 18004 / +91 77950 65657

• Email: info@aahwahan.com

• Website: www.aahwahan.com

Regional Branches in India

Delhi NCR (Noida)

• Address: 1st Floor, Old Commercial Complex, Defense Enclave, Shom Bazar Road, Sec-44, Noida – 201303, Uttar Pradesh.

• Phone: +91 91130 18004 / +91 99900 44031

Delhi (South Extension)

• Address: 15/20 First Floor, South Ex Part 1, Sri Niwaspuri, New Delhi – 110065.

• Phone: +91 99104 72827

Bhubaneswar (Odisha)

• Address: Plot No: K8/456, Kalinga Nagar, Ghatikia (Near SUM Hospital), Bhubaneswar – 751003, Odisha.

• Phone: +91 70084 28418 / +91 91130 18004

Balasore (Odisha)

• Address: Aahwahan Foundation Health Centre, Baiganbaria, Jaleswar, Balasore – 756079, Odisha.

• Phone: +91 63701 33255

Patna (Bihar)

• Address: Village – Lahladpur, Post – Mohanpur, Thana – Gaurichak, Patna – 804453, Bihar.

• Phone: +91 91130 18004

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand)

• Address: 6/1, Block Juniper, Aastha Twin City, Hurlung, Telco, Jamshedpur – 831004, Jharkhand.

• Phone: +91 91130 18004

Bathinda (Punjab)

• Address: Jagdamby Store, Near Durga Mandir, Goniana Mandi, Bathinda – 151201, Punjab.

• Phone: +91 91130 18004

Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand)

• Address: Village – Adwari, P.O. – Biyasi, Dist – Pauri Garhwal – 246161, Uttarakhand.

• Phone: +91 91130 18004

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal)

• Address: Kalarait Adarsh Sikhya Niketan, Village – Kalarait, P.O – Uchhepota, P.S – Narendrapur, Dist – South 24 Parganas – 700150, West Bengal.

• Phone: +91 91130 18004

International Branches

USA

• Address: 40 Roselle St, 2nd Floor, Mineola, NY 11501, USA.

UAE

• Address: 604 Al Taawun, Sharjah, UAE.