ANNADA
ANNADA is on a mission to alleviate child malnutrition through nutrition adequacy, nutrition awareness and nutrition advocacy. We nourish children at critical growth stages with nutrient-rich meals & foster healthy nutrition habits in their communities.
About
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Headquarters
Thane, Maharashtra
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Since
2016
ANNADA - Association for Nutrition And Development Action is a section 8 Not for Profit organization operates under the Planet Group as a not-for-pr Read moreofit entity. We catalyse the global Sustainable Development Goal of achieving ZERO Hunger by Leveraging innovative food solutions, Integrating communities, Fostering collaborations & Engaging technology to execute sustainable and impactful health and nutrition initiatives. We are and FCRA certified, section 8 Not for Profit organization with no political or religious affiliations. Our vision is to Realize a Hunger-Free and Nourished India. Our mission is to bring about a transformative impact by positively influencing the lives of a million individuals by 2025 through the implementation of safe and sustainable mass-feeding solutions. Aligned with the World Health Organisation's Global Nutrition Targets for 2025, the organisation's objectives encompass substantial reductions in stunting and low birth weight among children, a 50% decrease in anaemia among women of reproductive age, the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months, and maintaining childhood overweight and wasting below specific thresholds. This strategic alignment with global targets reflects the organisation's commitment to driving essential nutritional improvements on a broad scale. The comprehensive approach to adequate nutrition, as advocated by the organisation, is highlighted through the far-reaching impacts it brings. Adequate nutrition contributes to enhanced maternal and child health, reducing instances of morbidity and mortality and bolstering immunity against life-threatening illnesses. Furthermore, well-nourished children exhibit improved cognitive abilities, thus enabling them to excel in education and become valuable contributors to their future workplaces. By addressing malnutrition, especially among the significant portion of India's young population, the organisation envisions harnessing this demographic potential to drive economic growth and national development.
Cause Area
Sub Sector
Impact
Annada has positively impacted the lives of 591,373 individuals across 900 locations, benefiting 101,583 recipients directly, delivering 11 million essential meals, and effectively training 1,712 frontline workers while distributing 447 tonnes of food to create a tangible and lasting difference.
Programs
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Mother & Child Programme
The Mother & Child Programme seeks to provide supplementary nutrition to children under 6 years old, along with pregnant and lactating mothers, combined with community involvement, aimed at enhancing the health and overall welfare of mother-child pairs.
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Adolescents Programme
This Programme is focused on ensuring nutritional sufficiency for adolescent girls, accompanied by the integration of health awareness campaigns, in order to facilitate the comprehensive advancement and development of young women.
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Programme for School Children
This Initiative targets school-age children, involving a mid-day meal provision scheme coupled with efforts to promote social and behavioural shifts, aimed at eliminating hunger in classrooms and attaining enhanced educational achievements for students.
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Nutrition Programme
Under Nutrition, the organisation implements a large-scale feeding solution to provide secure, sanitary, sufficient, and respectful meals, safeguarding underprivileged and disadvantaged groups and communities from hunger and famine.
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Disaster Relief Programme
This initiative executes a swift and responsive feeding programme designed to guarantee the presence of secure, sanitary, and nourishing meals for immediate deployment in times of disasters and urgent situations.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
6-20
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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Registration ID
U74999MH2016NPL287045
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
Radhakrishna House Ground Floor, Majiwade-Village Road Majiwade, Thane, 400601
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Section 8 (formerly Section 25)