About Us
Creating Awareness, Driving Change, Empowering Communities
At Aan Charitable Trust, we believe in Dignity for All. Since 2016 we’ve worked tirelessly to restore dignity for marginalised communities, empowering women, adolescent girls, and children to shape a brighter future. Together, we are creating meaningful, community-driven change.
Who We Are
We empower children, adolescent girls and women through targeted awareness sessions on menstrual hygiene, child safety (Bal Suraksha Jagrukta Abhiyan), and ODL mode of learning (Kishori Uchh Shiksha Protsahan Yojana), fostering confidence, breaking taboos, and creating safe, informed communities through social justice initiatives.
Our Impact at a Glance:
- 6,500+ children educated on personal safety
- 12,000+ sanitary napkins distributed to women and girls
- Program reach exceeding 11,000+ awareness sessions
We strive to address the root causes of inequity through targeted awareness initiatives that foster sustainable development and equity for all.
Our Journey
Here’s a glimpse into our milestones:
Building Skills, Changing Lives- Project Srrijan (2018)
Our journey began with championing social entrepreneurship by transforming textile waste into repurposed and recycled products, while supporting the weaver community through livelihood support and sustainable practices.
Key Impact:
- Over 380 beneficiaries have experienced meaningful support
- 7+ impactful programs driving positive change and empowering communities
Menstrual Hygiene Management (2020)
Empowering women and girls to manage their menstruation with dignity, our Menstrual Hygiene program fosters a safe, supportive environment through education and resources.
- Sensitized 5500+ adolescent girls and women in 50+ sessions
- Distributed 12,000+ sanitary napkins to promote hygiene and health
Project Samvedna (2021)
A collaborative effort by Welham Boys’ School and Aan Charitable Trust, mobilized vital resources during the COVID-19 wave, delivering relief to six hill districts in Uttarakhand and supporting ‘Mission Hausla’ led by the DGP Uttarakhand.
Key Impact:
- Distributed 13,000 surgical masks, 1,100+ items of equipment, and 70L oxygen concentrators to the underserved communities
- Reached districts like Uttarkashi, Tehri Garhwal, Nainital, and more
Empowering Children Through Awareness (2017)
Our “Safe Touch – Unsafe Touch” program was aimed at educating children about personal safety through interactive workshops and in effect reduce the cases of child sexual abuse
Key Impact:
- Conducted 35 workshops in Uttarakhand and NCR
- Sensitized over 6,500 children aged 5–12
Creating Future Readers (2020)
The “Let’s Read Aloud” initiative worked towards building a world of readers by conducting virtual and in-person reading sessions with underprivileged children. To boost engagement during the pandemic, we hosted a 14-day reading challenge.
Encouraging Higher Education for Girls (2021)
Through the Kishori Uchh Shiksha Protsahan Yojna (KUSPY), we encouraged girls from underprivileged communities to pursue higher education through the Open Distance Learning model, Open Universities.
Key Impact:
- Enrolled 3 meritorious girls on full scholarships at Uttarakhand Open University
Covid-19 Relief Efforts (2020)
Understanding the urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic, Aan, under “Project Samvedna,” extended support to inaccessible hilly districts of Uttarakhand by providing critical supplies and disinfectants to front-line workers.
Throughout every program, Aan has reaffirmed its commitment to creating impact. Whether through skill-building, education, or disaster relief, we aim to make a sustainable change.
Explore our comprehensive reports or join us in writing the next impactful chapter of our story.
Amplifying Our Voice Through Media
Our work is rooted in dignity, inclusion, and sustainability—striving to build safer, healthier, and more equitable futures where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
Visit our Media Coverage section to see how our mission resonates far and wide.
Results That Speak Volumes
Every action we take is rooted in our deep commitment to transparency and community impact. Explore our Annual Reports to understand how your support drives measurable outcomes and fosters long-term positive change in the underserved communities.
Inside Our Reports:
- Detailed beneficiary stories
- Financial accountability records
- Success metrics from our flagship programs
Recognised for Impact and Excellence
Our dedicated efforts toward social upliftment have earned us numerous accolades, solidifying our role as changemakers in the social development space.
Our Recognitions
- Awarded the Tilu Rauteli Award 2021 for outstanding contributions to women’s development
- Recognised by FICCI Ladies Organisation for empowering adolescent girls
Through strategic collaborations and innovation, we continue to raise the bar for impactful social philanthropy.
Meet Our Team
Namita Gupta
Vikas Khanna
Ankur Bisen
Dhananjay Rathi
Deepali Deepak
At Aan Charitable Trust, we are committed to empowering marginalised communities through integrated, grassroots initiatives in child protection, women’s health, and education.
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