We empower women and children through community development to elevate health and livelihood in both the U.S. and India. Our programs are built to be sustainable and pull from the resources within each community we serve: New York City and Metro Boston Area in the U.S. and rural Gujarat in India. This geographic footprint reflects our history as a family foundation. Now, as a public nonprofit, we are able to more effectively serve these regions. The Desai Foundation is scaling its impact through programs like health camps, vocational training, mobile health vans, entrepreneurship skill development, and women empowerment programs. The Foundation envisions a society where everyone leverages th... read more We empower women and children through community development to elevate health and livelihood in both the U.S. and India. Our programs are built to be sustainable and pull from the resources within each community we serve: New York City and Metro Boston Area in the U.S. and rural Gujarat in India. This geographic footprint reflects our history as a family foundation. Now, as a public nonprofit, we are able to more effectively serve these regions. The Desai Foundation is scaling its impact through programs like health camps, vocational training, mobile health vans, entrepreneurship skill development, and women empowerment programs. The Foundation envisions a society where everyone leverages their experiences and resources to reach out to others in greater need.
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By Amber Toth | Grant Writer
In recent years, there has been a global movement for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. However, women and girls in various parts of the world, including India, still face... Read the full report ›By Amber Toth | Grant Writer
In rural villages across India, children still grapple with formidable challenges from inadequate healthcare infrastructure, an absence of qualified medical professionals, and a shortage of basic... Read the full report ›By Amber Toth | Grant Writer
In the heart of India's rural villages, the Desai Foundation's Heroes for Humanity program stands as a beacon of hope, actively addressing the myriad challenges faced by many individuals, primarily... Read the full report ›