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Mann Deshi Foundation

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Mann Deshi Foundation. Mhaswad Tal. Mann Dist.- Satara
Mhaswad, Maharashtra 415509
India
+91-02373-270660
http://www.manndeshifoundation.org

Mission

The organization seeks to improve the quality of life of women and their families living in the rural areas of Maharashtra. 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.

Programs

Mann Deshi Foundation (MDF) is a central-registered NGO. Mann Deshi Foundation's mission is to promote the development of poor and vulnerable women and their families in Maharashtra and Karnataka by providing business skills and management training, knowledge on property rights, leadership and personality development, and adoption of new technology.

Personnel Overview

Padma Kuber - Program Director/Coordinator for Business School
Padma has been with Mann Vikas for 2 years. Prior to her work here she was involved with social work and education with NGOs in nearby villages. Later, Padma worked with local self help groups to help them produce higher quality goods. Following that, Padma came to Mann Vikas to use her background to help spearhead efforts to teach women the skills necessary to become financially independent.

Personnel Statistics

Chetna Sinha,
President
Founded in 1996
Employees: 40
Volunteers: 3

Financial Statistics

Budget (2010): £ 33,753
Budget (2005): £ 44,062
Maximum Budget: £ 35,098
Overhead: 11 %
Other funding sources: HSBC, Bonita Trust, British Asia Trust, Commonwealth of Learning, Godfrey Phillips
Religious Affiliation: None

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