The Desai Foundation Trust

We empower women and children through community programs to elevate health, livelihood, and menstrual equity in India

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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Financials

  • 2023

    Total Income
    Rs.54,552,687
    Total Expenses
    Rs.54,552,687
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.165,928
    Program Expenses
    Rs.54,386,759
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Livelihood

    States

    Karnataka

    Tamil Nadu

    Gujarat

    Madhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Rajasthan

    Uttar Pradesh

    Odisha

    Our livelihood programs are aimed at building sustainable income and development for rural communities. They begin with a complete cycle of assessing the needs and resources of individual communities, designing, and establishing vocational training centres for sewing, electrical work, jewellery making and entrepreneurship training, etc., and finally, developing livelihood skills and competencies. In addition, we deliver basic financial literacy and banking training to support women to better manage their finances.

  • Health

    States

    Karnataka

    Tamil Nadu

    Gujarat

    Madhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Rajasthan

    Uttar Pradesh

    Odisha

    The Desai Foundation Trust, in collaboration with local partners, offers various health camps like Women’s Health Check-Up and awareness drives, Camps for Vision and Dental, and General Health and Paediatric Check-Ups in the most remote and isolated geographic locations in rural India. The health programs are developed and executed based on need assessment and identification of demand and succeeded by regular follow-ups, to ensure continuing treatment even after the camp’s end.

  • Menstrual Equity

    States

    Karnataka

    Tamil Nadu

    Gujarat

    Madhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Rajasthan

    Uttar Pradesh

    Odisha

    Menstrual Hygiene Management is a vital aspect of public health, and that everyone deserves the right to manage their menstrual cycle with dignity and ease. The MHM program is dedicated to promoting the importance and awareness of Menstrual Hygiene and Management for girls and women in a community. Our program aims to reduce the stigma and shame associated with menstruation and empower girls and women to manage their periods confidently. This includes a variety of initiatives, such as distributing menstrual products and providing education and information on menstrual health.

Impact Metrics

  • Total Number of Lives Impacted

    Program Name

    Health

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2018-19 2355
    • 2019-20 3962
    • 2020-21 440274
    • 2021-22 585570
    • 2022-23 401949
  • Total Number of Lives Impacted

    Program Name

    Livelihood

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2018-19 1387
    • 2019-20 2265
    • 2020-21 856816
    • 2021-22 5662
    • 2022-23 17619
  • Total Number of Lives Impacted

    Program Name

    Education

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2018-19 9212
    • 2019-20 40203
    • 2020-21 7751
    • 2021-22 1211346
    • 2022-23 2264071

Leadership Team

  • Manoj Panda

    Director - Development

  • Mittal Gohil

    Executive Director

  • Yati Desai

    Director of Special and Advance Project

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AACTT7301H

  • Registration Number

    E-31940(M)

  • CSR Form 1

    CSR00006306

  • 80G

    AACTT7301HF20214

  • 12A

    AACTT7301HE20214

  • FCRA

    83781663

About

  • Headquarters

    Navsari, Gujarat

  • Since

    2016

Impact

The Desai Foundation has directly impacted over 10 million lives in rural India through its innovative programs.

Vision and Mission

The Desai Foundation's mission is to create lasting change and provide opportunities for growth and development, with a focus on empowering women and children to dream beyond their circumstances.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    The Desai Foundation Trust, Rashi Icon, 3rd floor, S V Patel Marg, behind Rajhans coral, Opp Jayshankar party plot, Navsari-396445, Navsari, Gujarat

    Directions
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Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management