Friends of Mann Deshi raises awareness and support for the Mann Deshi Foundation of India, and to engage Americans to learn about women's empowerment and community development initiatives in India. Mann Deshi Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life of women and their families living in the rural areas of Maharashtra & Karnataka. Our primary objective is to empower rural women and fight injustices based on gender, caste and class. Our programs are designed to improve our clients' quality of life by promoting education, health, property rights, leadership and technology. Mann Deshi Foundation works in women empowerment through skiling, water conservation, sports, agricult... read more Friends of Mann Deshi raises awareness and support for the Mann Deshi Foundation of India, and to engage Americans to learn about women's empowerment and community development initiatives in India. Mann Deshi Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life of women and their families living in the rural areas of Maharashtra & Karnataka. Our primary objective is to empower rural women and fight injustices based on gender, caste and class. Our programs are designed to improve our clients' quality of life by promoting education, health, property rights, leadership and technology. Mann Deshi Foundation works in women empowerment through skiling, water conservation, sports, agriculture, healthcare, education, and other activities. Friends of Mann Deshi is formed to provided financial support and funding to Mann Deshi Foundation in India.
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During the last quarter, we conducted the Travel Coach Programme in Nashik, Dhule and Kholapur. The travel coach program provides a model in which an innovative physical education and life skills... Read the full report ›By Vanita Shinde | Chief Operating Officer
Dear GlobalGiving Supporters, We would like to share a story of Tanuja. ‘I am happy that I can contribute financially to my family’, says Tanuja. Sometimes a small ray of hope is all that... Read the full report ›By Vanita Shinde | Chief Operating Officer
Dear GlobalGiving Supporters, ‘I'm popular as the 'goat doctor' in my community’, says Shobha The Mann Deshi Foundation has employed Ms Shobha for more than four years as a... Read the full report ›