Anwesha Foundation

Enables communities to collect, collaborate and create upcycled products from waste to reduce pollution and carbon footprint

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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Alternative Education Programme

    District
    State
    District

    Anand

    States

    Gujarat

    The Anwesha Foundation has taken significant steps to enhance school enrollment and provide a sustainable future for the nation and its youth. Despite these efforts, some children drop out or discontinue their education due to poor board exam results. Simultaneously, industries face a shortage of skilled production technicians. The organisation addresses this issue by offering an alternative education programme. Under this initiative, dropout children are enrolled and receive comprehensive training in literacy, mechanical and electrical occupations, English, Computers, Safety, and character development over a two-year period. A centre is currently operational in Anand, Gujarat, as part of this programme.

  • Plastic Hackathon Programme

    State
    States

    Gujarat

    The Anwesha Foundation's Plastic Hackathon aims to acknowledge and reward student teams actively addressing plastic waste challenges. Its goal is to raise awareness and develop effective waste collection methods to prevent littering and burning. With a focus on Waste Plastic, it seeks to change consumer behaviour and promote recycling. Participants must form teams of 5, with one team per house at ADIT, and submit their applications before the deadline. Evaluation criteria include the impact achieved in a 25-day campaign, aiming to collect 500 kgs of waste plastic, and the execution of the campaign. A recommendation letter obtained through this initiative holds value for CVs and overseas admissions.

  • Waste Hub Programme

    State
    States

    Gujarat

    Anwesha Foundation operates "Waste Hub," an innovative initiative with the aim of establishing a circular waste management system to combat climate change. Each Waste Hub is custom-designed to accommodate the specific waste generated in its locality, fostering a self-sustaining cycle of Take-Make-Collect-Upcycle. This approach significantly reduces the carbon footprint. Additionally, Waste Hub facilitates the community's transition to using upcycled and recycled products, thereby diminishing the reliance on natural resources and ensuring a lasting positive impact. The four core actions undertaken by each Waste Hub encompass awareness programmes on waste management, linking the value chain from collection to implementation, collaboration with various stakeholders including sanitation workers, communities, NGOs, industries, upcyclers, and recyclers, and the creation of innovative upcycled products for community use.

  • Social Hackathon Challenge Programme

    District
    State
    District

    Vadodara

    States

    Gujarat

    Anwesha Foundation hosts "The Social Hackathon Challenge," a call for real action on climate change. Challenge 1 focuses on reducing the environmental impact of construction and infrastructure development in Vadodara City, considering the city's significant energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Challenge 2 aims to support sustainable natural resource management, safeguarding both the environment and the well-being of Vadodara's residents. Challenge 3 encourages the design of digital solutions to promote sustainability and carbon neutrality through community action. Participants can choose one challenge and submit their creative solutions. The criteria for evaluation include comprehensibility, realisability, innovativeness, scalability, and alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. This initiative seeks innovative solutions to address pressing environmental issues.

Leadership Team

  • Nihar Agarwal

    Director & Chief Operator

  • Manish Kothari

    Director & Chief Mentor

  • Ankit Bhandari

    Chief Advisor

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • Registration Number

    80387

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • FCRA

    Not Available

About

  • Headquarters

    Vadodara, Gujarat

  • Since

    2014

Impact

Anwesha Foundation's impactful initiatives include the establishment of four Waste Hubs, which have collectively offset 30,000 kgs of carbon footprint. Its efforts have been bolstered by over 500 volunteers, resulting in the donation of over 1,000 upcycled products, the prevention of 20,000 kgs of waste dumping, and engagement with 6,000 community members.

Vision and Mission

To establish a bridge between industry and students by providing wholesome education combining technical skills and competencies to produce skilled workers who can improve the competitiveness of industries.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    9, Second Floor, Tower - F, Avishkar Complex, Old Padra Road, Vadodara, Gujarat

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

    Vadodara

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Section 8 (formerly Section 25)

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management