Aahwahan - is an NGO that is involved in promoting the welfare of the economically backward sections of the society by generating employment across various sectors. It was founded in 2009 by a team of like-minded individuals with a commitment to eradicate poverty. Our constant efforts have touched the lives of people. We believe in community development. Urbanization has had an impact on the traditional economic systems in the country and has shifted the socioeconomic preferences.

I have always been inspired by the commitment of philanthropic groups to social progress. When I was young, my family would often spend summer vacations at my uncle’s house. I witnessed from close quarters the day-to-day struggle of underprivileged communities within the vicinity of his house. I was moved by their plight and wanted to help them. I used to make small savings from my pocket money and buy chocolates/biscuits for the slum children. When I used to hand them the goodies, they would just stand still, speechless, but the expression on their face said it all. The seeds of Aahwahan Foundation were sown on that day. Throughout my life in college, I participated actively in fundraising campaigns for social causes and community service. Along with my friends, I would organize events to highlight the plight of women in society, right to education of children, rural development among others. This enabled me to understand how philanthropy would shape the country and influence the society’s future. Once we passed out from college and entered professional life, my friend’s moved away from their commitment towards service to society. Could not blame them, the pressure of life is such. However, I was determined to pursue the path of service. At the core, I have always been an optimist

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