About us

‘Aahan’ means ‘New Dawn’

Aahan Foundation is a Not for Profit organisation working towards empowering girls from marginalised communities at risk of gender-based violence, including child marriage, sexual abuse and human trafficking.

We primarily work with the underprivileged girls in the age group of 8-18 years and we are committed to  bringing a new dawn in their lives.

Empowerment – a process of change

In the challenging scenario in which the girls from rural marginalized communities live -empowerment is a process of change- a personal journey through which the girls get a better understanding of themselves, increasing agency (ability to make choices that will impact their lives) and assets (e.g.  physical and mental assets, social networks, financial  assets, skills, time)

This transformative journey is guided and supported by Aahan’s holistic approach involving education and skills development, capacity and agency building, creating assets such as a resilient girl network, and physical and mental toughness.

GROWTH

Digital Literacy, 21th century skills, Mentoring and vocational training programs with partner NGOs

RESOURCEFULNES

Gender and Aspirations, Aspiration Mapping and Goal Setting and Skills

SELF-EFFICACY

Communication, Peer Network, Connection with Change Ambassadors and Understanding Violence.

AWARENESS

Self identity and awareness, Gender, Power and patriarchy, Body integrity, Emotions and Relationships

AWARENESS

Self identity and awareness, Gender, Power and patriarchy, Body integrity, Emotions and Relationships

SELF-EFFICACY

Communication, Peer Network, Connection with Change Ambassadors and Understanding Violence.

RESOURCEFULNES

Gender and Aspirations, Aspiration Mapping and Goal Setting and Skills

GROWTH

Digital Literacy, 21th century skills, Mentoring and vocational training programs with partner NGOs

Every girl having access to growth opportunities and the capacity and agency to leverage it.
To create safe spaces for girls from marginalized communities where they can thrive and become change leaders through education, arts and sports.
Creativity – To use imagination and transcend  traditional ideas, rules or patterns.

Empathy – To understand feelings of others, and handle them with compassion and respect.

Excellence – To challenge the status quo and create a habit of continuous improvement.

Grit – To break the barriers with a risk- taking mindset and courage.

Trust – Creating trust-based equity by conducting ourselves in a responsible and honest manner.

Ubuntu To create a mutually caring  community which grows together.

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Aahan Foundation for Social Change is a registered NGO under Sec. 25

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