Helping
Benefitting Many by making Opportunities available to them.
We Support Non-Profits in Improving Lives of People through Reduction of Poverty and the Improvement of the Environment.
Environment
Helping the environment through planting of vegetation.
Currently, an arid section between a housing development and a heavily trafficked road it is being developed through effort by a small team of concerned neighbors. They have already cleared up the trash which was collecting in this open space and begun the planting of native plants and bougainvillea all along the roadside fence. This area can be used by everyone as a a shaded area to get out of the hot sun and the tiled path can be used for walks.
How our grantees are working on Conservation?
Large ficus trees provide vegetation for monkeys to co-exist in the vicinity.
Grant RFP: Helping City Environment through Planting of Vegetation.
Helping the environment by helping birds and nature
Advancing Science into meaningful action to help the birds. Identifying bird habitats in need of protection. Conserving crucial shoreline for at–risk shore birds. For a healthier earth. Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The mission of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is to interpret and conserve the earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and participatory science focused on birds. Visit https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home to learn more.
Cleanliness
Promoting cleanliness through local community clean-up projects.
Supporting efforts to clean up neighborhoods and public spaces.
ARDEM is happy to support the She Project undertaken by Sewa International
Project SHE: Empowering Women and Girls through Sanitation, Hygiene, and Empowerment
In 2024, we made a significant impact by building 174 toilets across nine states, benefiting 11,803 students and staff. Over 3,800 adolescent girls were supported through menstrual awareness sessions and reusable napkins, while 1,371 students participated in yoga and self-defense workshops. Additionally, our skill development programs uplifted 1,000 women and 56 transgender beneficiaries, creating pathways for sustainable livelihoods.
Overall Impact:
- Sanitation: 1082 Toilets built
- Menstrual Hygiene, Yoga & Self-defense: 54,500+ adolescent girls through menstrual health, yoga, self-defense and mental wellness.
- Empowerment of women: 4,907+ covid impacted women & beneficiaries from transgender community through skill development and livelihood.
- Know More: Project SHE
Grant RFP: Promoting Cleanliness and Hygiene through Community Clean-Up.
Agriculture
Helping small farmers generate livelihood for themselves.
Promoting sustainable methods of farming food for meeting local needs.
Jal Vriddhi (Water Growth): In this program Nav Sahyog is creating awareness among farmers and children about the value of water and the depleted ground water table. Through collaborative efforts with farmers, the program implements model water ponds and farm bunds in villages which helps in conservation and harvesting of the rainwater. Farmers can use this water during the non-rainy season for cattle, to grow vegetables and for other purposes.
106 ponds constructed to date. Each pond can hold 10,000 gallons of rainwater available for later harvesting. More than 10 million gallons of water are available in total for harvesting.
“When it rains the water gets stored in the pond. Stored water is an advantage to the surrounding land. Our 30 feet bore well is recharged, the rainwater is percolated in the soil and helps in increasing the water level at Bore Well.”
Grant RFP: Helping Small Farmers Generate Income.
Job Creation
Helping people generate livelihood for themselves.
Promoting education and technical job skill development.
Job creation in rural areas.
Grant RFP: Seed Funding for starting small business in rural areas.
Children Education
How our grantees are working to improve children’s education.
For a brighter future for each and every child.
NavSahyog Foundation develops life skills and creativity skills in village children in the 5–14-year age group. Life skills are developed through Sports, Storytelling, Experiential Learning, and Creative Activities. Objective is to develop a strong foundation for the children to create a superior livelihood for themselves and others, leading to sustainable rural prosperity.
Education of Children in Rural India
At the ARDEM, we are happy to support the NavSahyog Foundation who is helping 9000+ children across 300+ villages develop life skills. Supporting the NavSahyog Foundation allowed us to see the impact of their efforts in empowering rural children and promoting environmental awareness amongst them.
NavSahyog Foundation develops life skills and creativity skills in village children in the 5–14-year age group. Life skills are developed through Sports, Storytelling, Experiential Learning and Creative Activities. Objective is to develop a strong foundation for the children to create a superior livelihood for themselves and others, leading to sustainable rural prosperity. These daily activities are undertaken in 300+ villages across the Indian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Nagaland. These activities benefit 9000+ children daily. Partnering with NavSahyog Foundation allowed us to see the direct and significant impact of their efforts in empowering rural children and promoting environmental awareness.
Measurable Impact:
- They have empowered and positively impacted ~350 women in the villages, who have been trained to deliver the NavSahyog Program.
- 60% of the beneficiaries are girls. Also, 97% of their team members are women and among them 97% are in the villages.
- Third Party Impact Assessment Report has been produced by X-Leap (ex-McKinsey consultants): Has very positive feedback from parents, teachers, community members and alumni children who have previously graduated from the NavSahyog Program.
- Stories of Change as reported by the alumni children. Stories of Change
- Full X-Leap Impact Report: X-Leap Report
- Azim Premji University Report
- Annual Impact Studies Annual Impact Reports
Prakriti Prem (Loving Nature)
One of the cornerstone projects we support alongside NavSahyog is the “Prakriti Prem” initiative. Through this endeavor, children in rural areas are provided with fruit saplings to nurture at their homes. This hands-on experience not only instills a deep love for nature but also cultivates an interest in farming practices among the youth. We are proud to have contributed to the distribution of 800 saplings as part of the Prakriti Prem project, symbolizing hope and growth for a greener tomorrow.
Sewa International’s SHE Project
Sewa International’s SHE Project for the Girl Child was conceived to provide sanitation and hygiene facilities to girls who belong to the vulnerable section of Indian society so Read More.
Disaster Relief
How our grantees are working on Disaster Relief.
Supporting disaster relief programs and people in disaster-stricken areas.
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural and human-made disasters, and exclusion from health care in more than 70 countries.
Maternal health
An estimated 95 percent of women who die in childbirth or from pregnancy-related complications live in developing countries. Most of these deaths are preventable. Know more
Malnutrition
An estimated 149 million children under five years old around the world suffer from malnutrition, which is an underlying contributing factor in nearly half of all deaths in this age group. Know more
Antimicrobial resistance
Resistance to antimicrobial medicines, such as antibiotics, has become a global health crisis, complicating the treatment of bacterial infections and endangering lives around the world. Know more
Our Beliefs
- We believe all people are good.
- We are all pursuing the same goals of living a healthy and happy life.
- Those who are economically ahead are in a better position to help those who are economically disadvantaged.
- We are part of Nature