The Hans Foundation

Limited government resources exist for cancer patients in India. THF supports Hospice Bangalore, providing pain management and dedicated end-of-life care by doctors and staff. Palliative care for advanced cancer includes symptom detection, side effect management, and addressing psychological, social, and spiritual needs.

At the Hans Foundation, we understand that reducing infant and maternal mortality, along with infectious diseases, relies on women's awareness, stakeholder engagement, better healthcare delivery, and efficient monitoring. Particularly emphasizing Maternal and Child Health, the Foundation actively spreads information to increase awareness regarding women's reproductive health, child immunization, anemia, cervical cancer, menstrual hygiene, and sanitation for adolescent girls.

The Hans Foundation collaborates with partner groups to establish livelihood chances for individuals with disabilities. Notable models include SAKSHAM's "Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneur Association (IDEA)" and projects for computer-based vocational training for those with developmental challenges by AMBA, RMKM, and Biswa Gouri Charitable Trust. Further efforts involve CBM and Noida Deaf Society for agricultural and hospitality/retail livelihoods.

These initiatives hold extensive impact, executing community outreach interventions with identification, counseling, referral, mediation, and networking elements. The Hans Foundation has aided groups like Bethany in Meghalaya and Anjali in West Bengal for community mental health efforts, effectively reducing stigma linked to mental health and its surroundings. The objective is to reshape perceptions about disability, fostering social inclusion and transformation.

The Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) is an inventive healthcare delivery model addressing health disparities among vulnerable populations and rural individuals. Hans MMUs are equipped with a qualified MBBS Doctor, Nurse/Social Protection Officer, Pharmacist, Lab Technician, and Driver. Services encompass OPD, free medicines, diagnostics, counselling, preventive measures such as water testing, home visits for the elderly and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), plus referrals to tertiary care centers for critical cases.

Hans Renal Care Centers (HRCC) offer no-cost dialysis for End-Stage Renal Disease and Chronic Kidney Failure patients. Dialysis, a costly and ongoing treatment, often demands rural patients to travel extensively. HRCCs, in collaboration with state governments, aim to establish units in each district/zone of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. A skilled team of nurses, technicians, and doctors is accessible 24/7, with visiting Nephrologists and physicians for OPD and emergencies.

Nestled in Uttarakhand's hills, Hans Foundation Hospitals provide inclusive, affordable, and high-quality healthcare. Notably, a 150-bed general hospital in Satpuli, Uttarakhand, established by the foundation and backed by RIST, addresses an area lacking government medical facilities. This comprehensive hospital caters to rural residents with emergency care, various specialties like surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, ENT, dermatology, ophthalmology, dental, and radiology.

Education stands at the core of the foundation's pursuits. Recognizing its role as both a human right and a vital public asset, the foundation tirelessly collaborates with community-level NGOs to ensure accessible education for children in remote areas. The approach encompasses battling illiteracy and curbing early dropouts. Beyond supporting schools, the initiatives introduce technology and collaborate with authorities to enhance education quality. Partnerships with educators, policymakers, parents, and communities aim to amplify successful programs and discover inventive solutions for students' growth. The school initiative strives for high school graduation readiness and seamless transition to undergraduate studies. In the pursuit of reducing the deficit in school availability, the foundation has backed school construction nationwide.

The Midday Meal Scheme was initiated by the Indian Government, aiming to enhance school enrollment, retention, and attendance rates for children, alongside elevating their nutritional intake. Guided by similar principles, the foundation has championed three substantial midday meal initiatives. These endeavors have furnished wholesome meals to 75 schools, thereby benefiting over 10,000 children. The outcomes of these initiatives have been multifaceted. They have tackled classroom hunger, boosted enrollment and attendance, enhanced social interactions among different groups, combated malnutrition, and even fostered women's empowerment.

The foundation joined forces with various organizations, aiming to establish avenues for all ambitious and deserving students originating from economically underprivileged backgrounds in Uttarakhand. Diligent endeavors have been made to identify leading colleges that provide BE/B.Tech/MBBS programs within the state. From these institutions, eligible students were chosen by evaluating their annual family income and academic achievements.

Organizations backed by The Hans Foundation, such as Don Bosco Tech, have been instrumental in providing vocational training to the youth in northeastern India, aiming to equip them with opportunities for sustainable livelihoods. Likewise, in the northeast region, initiatives were extended to Tomorrow’s Foundation and Prayas JAC to foster youth employment generation. Throughout these efforts, a paramount focus was placed on meticulously screening and selecting candidates to ensure the most suitable individuals were chosen.
The training curriculum was thoughtfully crafted after a comprehensive assessment of industry requirements. This training regimen encompassed a blend of classroom sessions, hands-on practical experience, and real-world industry placements to effectively prepare individuals.

In December of 2013, The Hans Foundation inaugurated its Cochlear Implant initiative. The program's objective was to extend assistance to underprivileged families, ensuring that these children could afford the treatment and subsequently integrate into mainstream society.
The Cochlear Implant procedure, encompassing the device, surgery, and rehabilitation, incurs a substantial expense of approximately Rs. 6-7 lakhs per ear, a financially prohibitive amount for both the economically disadvantaged and the middle class in India. Children with profound hearing impairment, particularly those hailing from financially challenged backgrounds, are identified and supported from across the nation.

Since 2013, the foundation has been driving the Little Heart Programme, which focuses on aiding children born with congenital heart ailments. Collaborating with eminent hospitals across the country, such as the National Heart Institute and Wockhardt Hospital, The Hans Foundation endeavors to instill renewed hope in underprivileged children afflicted by congenital heart disease and their families. The urgency of time is particularly paramount in such cases, as any delay can prove fatal for these young ones. In certain instances, immediate surgical intervention might be necessary within the initial hours or days of the child's life. Hence, early diagnosis and prompt management stand as pivotal components of this treatment approach.
Subsequent to the surgical procedures, a robust mechanism is established to consistently monitor the progress of these children through a panel of specialists. Given their disadvantaged backgrounds, meticulous attention is dedicated to ensuring proper nutritio