Initiatives

Latest Initiatives

Initiatives We Support

Enabling bright and underprivileged students to pursue their educational aspirations is a core focus of the Durga Desai Foundation’s mission.

Social Welfare

Gharkul - Residential hostel for Mentally Special

A residential hostel-Gharkul started for Mentally Challenged persons
by a group of parents in the name of Ameya Palak Sanghatana which
was established as a Public Charitable Trust in 1991.

Social Welfare

Mauli Seva Pratishthan

Mauli is a charitable trust for destitute women in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The works to empower destitute homeless women and their children through lifelong care, rehabilitation, and skills training for self-sufficiency.

Community Infrastructure

Gram Gaurav Pratishthan

Since 1974, GGP has been dedicated to sustainable, equitable, and integrated water management in Pune district. GGP has successfully implemented 54 small community lift irrigation schemes in Tehsil Purandar and tribal areas of Junnar – Ambegaon – Khed.

Health

Lata Mangeshkar Medical Foundation

Lata Mangeshkar Medical Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to health and technology initiatives. In collaboration with Jnana Prabhodhini Medical Trust, they initiated the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre

Education

Quality Education Support Trust (QUEST)

QUEST is dedicated to enriching the learning experiences of children in rural and tribal areas by focusing on improving early childhood education, elementary education, and teacher professional development. Since their inception in 2007, QUEST has impacted the lives of + 275,000 children in tribal and rural schools.

Education

Vidyadaan Sahayyak Mandal

VSM was founded in 2008 by a small group of like-minded people who wanted to help the needy and deserving students who were unable to continue their education due to a weak financial position.

Social Welfare

Blossom Charitable Trust

Blossom Charitable Trust is dedicated to the holistic development of Adivasi villages in Maharashtra, particularly focusing on water conservation projects. These villages often grapple with severe water scarcity, especially during the summer months. 

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    Ajit Pendharkar
    Ajit Pendharkar

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    I am a passionate nationalist and social reformer. I am Equipped with a formal post-graduation in Human Resource Management & graduation in law from Mumbai university followed by 36 years of work experience in Industry. Through Durga Desai Foundation, I am deeply connected with various NGOs in the area of Health & Education. My mission is to be an active enabler in transforming society for a better tomorrow.

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