Swades Foundation

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PROGRESS

Progress

In 5 years since 2013, we have reached out to 2000 hamlets across 6 blocks of Raigad district in Maharashtra i.e. Mangaon, Mahad, Tala, Shrivardhan, Poladpur and Mhasla. Our holistic development model covers all aspects of individual and community development through a unique ‘4E’ strategy: engage, empower, execute and exit.

In August 2018, we added a 7th block – Sudhagad, with around 65,000 total and 35% tribal population. Overall, our work is benefiting over 500,000 people with the ultimate objective of rural empowerment.

Strong Team of 1300+

1000+ community volunteers & 300+ full-time staff

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IMPACT

FOUNDERS'

SPEAK

Ronnie & Zarina Screwvala

It’s our unshakeable belief that India will never achieve its true growth story until the rural sector of the country is empowered to make choices and transform their own lives. With this thought, we initiated SHARE (Society to Heal Aid Restore Educate) in 1983. In 2013, SHARE metamorphosed into the Swades Foundation with a mission to empower rural lives through a unique 360-degree development model which covers four key thematic areas namely Health & Nutrition, Education, Water & Sanitation and Economic Development. Our aim is to ensure that this model can be replicated at scale across India and perhaps even the world.

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ADVISORY BOARD

SWADES

HEROES

Some of our beneficiaries go an extra mile to not just transform their own lives, but also inspire and empower others to achieve bigger things. We call these champions Swades Heroes.

SWADES

HEROES

Some of our beneficiaries go an extra mile to not just transform their own lives, but also inspire and empower others to achieve bigger things. We call these champions Swades Heroes.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Success Stories

In every intervention, we come across inspiring stories of change which strengthens our resolve to do the best for rural empowerment. Here’s a look at some of these success stories.

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Our Believers

To empower Rural India is not an easy undertaking. But with staunch believers at every step of the way, the journey becomes very encouraging. Let’s look at some of our believers.

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Media & Awards

Receiving meaningful recognition for your work is motivating. We have some to our credit and would like you to check them out. From Awards to news coverage, here’s a look at them.

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