Active Since 2018

about us

Seva with Soul, Impact with Integrity

Established in 2018, Aanav Seva Foundation is a community-focused NGO headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra. We work at the grassroots to address urgent social issues in the fields of women's health, environmental sustainability, cultural enrichment, and child nutrition & education.

Grassroots Action

Meaningful change begins at the grassroots—ensuring every human deserves dignity, access, and opportunity.

2018

Working Since

Delivering sustainable impact in Pune and rural Maharashtra since inception.

our approach

Compassionate solutions for lasting impact

Our approach focuses on creating sustainable change by addressing root causes, empowering communities, and delivering compassionate solutions.

our mission

To serve marginalized communities with sustainable programs that empower individuals, protect the environment, preserve cultural heritage, and support basic health & nutrition needs.

our vision

To create a just, inclusive, compassionate, and united society where health, environment, culture, and nourishment are the shared rights of every individual — not privileges of a few.

our values

Empathy, Integrity, Inclusivity, Sustainability, Collaboration, and Cultural Pride — guiding every grassroots action and CSR partnership we enter.

why choose us

Why We Stand Out Together

Aanav Seva Foundation stands out as a transparent, grassroots-first implementation partner capable of executing highly ethical, sustainable, and scalable social interventions.

  • Grassroots-First Approach
  • 12AA & 80G Tax Exemption Status
  • Flagship CSR Partnerships (JSW Foundation)
  • 100% Transparency & Audited Metrics

2500+

Women Empowered

800+

Artists Showcased

80+

Children Served Daily

how we help

Bringing Hope To Every Community

Through localized interventions and community-led action in Pune and rural Maharashtra, we address critical challenges in basic needs, health, environment, and culture.

  • Menstrual Hygiene & Women's Health
  • Urban Green Spaces & Carbon Reduction
  • Child Nutrition & Special Needs Welfare

Aditi Program

Empowering over 2,500 rural women with health checkup camps and menstrual hygiene workshops.

Poshan Aahar

Providing high-nutrition daily meals & support to 80+ special and needy school children in Pune.

Kalpavruksha

Planting 300+ oxygen-rich bamboo saplings in SPPU biodiversity zones to absorb CO₂.

Nrutyotsava

Celebrating classical dance heritage by hosting 800+ artists and engaging 10,000+ spectators in Pune.

our feature

Highlights our impactful work

Discover the positive change we've created through our programs, partnerships, and dedicated efforts. From healthcare and education to environmental sustainability.

2500+

women reached

Empowering rural areas with active health workshops and distributing free sanitary hygiene items.

800+

artists showcased

Reviving classical dance heritage and supporting intergenerational learning in art forms.

80+

children daily

Delivering fresh, hygienic, and highly nutritious meals to special and needy children in schools.

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Impactful numbers that inspire change

Discover the transformative impact of our initiatives through key figures that highlight the progress we've made together in empowering communities and changing lives.

2018

year established

300+

Environmental Interventions

our team

Dedicated hearts behind our mission

Meet the passionate individuals driving our mission forward, committed to creating meaningful change and building a brighter future for all.

Rahul S. Ganu

Director

Eleanor Pena

Volunteer Coordinator

Framework for Impact

Our Aims, Objectives & Guiding Beliefs

Aanav Seva Foundation operates under a strict, community-first framework built to deliver maximum social impact, transparency, and grassroots sustainability.

Aims & Objectives

Aims:

  • Uplift underprivileged communities via access to basic education, health, nutrition, and hygiene.
  • Create sustainable models of environmental stewardship and green urban practices.
  • Promote and protect India’s rich cultural and classical artistic dance heritage.

Core Objectives:

  • 1. Conduct healthcare check-up and menstrual hygiene awareness programs for rural women and children.
  • 2. Provide free or subsidized sanitary napkins and nutritional meals to the underserved.
  • 3. Plant bamboo tree saplings for long-term carbon reduction and biodiversity zones.
  • 4. Organize large-scale dance festivals (Nrutyotsava) to preserve Indian classical arts.
  • 5. Partner with government, corporate sponsors, and civil bodies to scale social impact.

Guiding Beliefs

Community-First Approach:

The community is not a passive beneficiary — it is our active partner in change.

Local Action, Global Thinking:

Every act of grassroots kindness contributes to a better, more united world.

Empowerment Through Participation:

Real, lasting development happens when people participate in decisions that affect them.

Action Over Rhetoric:

We believe in doing, not just speaking — because every grassroots effort counts.

Faith in Grassroots:

Solutions co-created at the grassroots level are the most resilient, ethical, and sustainable.

2500+

women empowered

testimonials

What people say about us

eleanor pena

volunteer coordinator

"Working with the Aanav Seva Foundation team during the COVID-19 lockdowns was deeply moving. Providing free sanitary napkins to over 2,500 rural women for six continuous months restored dignity and health at a time of extreme crisis."

michael carter

program manager

"The Kalpavruksha program demonstrates our commitment to environmental action. Planting 300+ oxygen-rich bamboo saplings in the biodiversity zones of Savitribai Phule Pune University is a direct, scientific response to local carbon issues."

sophi martinez

communications director

"The Nrutyotsava festival in Pune was a historic celebration of Indian classical dance. Showcasing over 800 artists across Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Odissi to a 10,000+ audience represents cultural revival at its finest."

faq

Answers to important your questions

You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.

You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.

You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.

You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.

You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.