Nice Foundation

Empowers NGOs and communities in India through training and consultancy for sustainable social development

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  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

  • Since

    2005

Nice Foundation, a registered voluntary non-profit organisation in India, focuses on empowering individuals and communities. It collaborates with NGOs Read more, CBOs, and civil society organisations to implement social care and development projects, offer training programmes, conduct research, publish findings, and provide consultancy services. Its commitment lies in sustainable community development and enhancing the capabilities of non-profit organisations through intensive training programmes. It also engages in research, publications, and consultancy to support these organisations on their path to self-reliance. Nice Foundation's vision is to facilitate human life and social care, and its mission centres around thematic interventions, capacity building, leadership development, and social care enhancement, with a focus on education, economy, health, social care, arts, culture, and environmental sustainability.

Impact

Nice Foundation has achieved significant impacts, with over 400 students, a diverse range of 60+ majors, minors, and programmes, a dedicated faculty of more than 110 members, an impressive 84% graduation rate within 4 years, an extensive campus community where 80% of students reside, and support in the form of financial aid provided to 90% of its students.

Programs

  • Child Care Programme

    Nice Foundation is actively engaged in child development initiatives, offering crucial support to underserved groups. It conducts a range of essential programs, including early intervention for children aged 0-5, guidance on child-rearing practices, and insights into child psychology, ensuring the well-being and growth of these young individuals.

  • Youth Empowerment Programme

    Nice Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the development of youth through a series of impactful programmes. These initiatives encompass cognitive development, education, employment opportunities, personality development, life coping skills, career guidance, understanding social dynamics, and providing valuable counselling and guidance. It equips young individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in social, economic, and cultural aspects of life.

  • Women Empowerment Programme

    In its efforts to empower women, the Nice Foundation focuses on addressing various critical needs within the target areas. This includes championing women's rights, supporting their personal and family well-being, facilitating access to education and economic opportunities, ensuring good health and overall well-being, and meeting the social needs of adolescent girls, young women, and senior individuals. Through these initiatives, it strives to uplift and empower women across these multifaceted dimensions.

  • Community Development Programme

    The community development programme implemented by the Nice Foundation is a multifaceted initiative that encompasses various demographic groups, including women, adults, and the elderly. It extends its outreach to rural areas, working to improve living conditions by providing access to safe drinking water, fostering a hygienic environment, and creating a conducive atmosphere for villagers and tribal communities. This comprehensive programme caters to the urban and rural communities, focusing on education and skill training, health services and early intervention, economic activities, savings, and microfinance support, addressing the unique needs of children, women, the elderly, and the underprivileged, as well as promoting environmental well-being and overall quality of life.

  • Mother & Child Health Programme

    Nice Foundation is actively involved in a Mother & Child Health Programme, focusing on early intervention for children aged 0 to 3 years. Its efforts are concentrated in Chengalpattu and Denkanikottai within Kancheepuram and Krishnagiri Districts. The programme includes regular health screenings, medical check-ups, and the provision of nutritional supplements to pregnant women, including supplementary food. Lactating mothers receive health drinks and weaning food as needed. The Foundation also monitors the height and weight of infants and children, alongside raising parental awareness on child rearing, child psychology, health, and immunization. This initiative aims to support the holistic well-being and development of both mothers and children.

Leadership Team

  • Nirmal Kennedy

    President

  • Thara Juliet

    Trustee

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    100+

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

    AAATN8098H

  • Registration ID

    184

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    TN/2009/0000497

  • 12A

    AAATN8098HE20187

  • 80G

    AAATN8098HF20219

  • FCRA

    75901196

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    No. 198, 2nd Floor, Purasawalkam High Road, Purasawalkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600010

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Other Details

  • Parent Organisation

    Nice Foundation

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust