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Education
We believe in equipping individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive, fostering a society that values learning, athleticism, and the cultivation of essential skills
2021-2022
Imparting scientific knowledge through experimental learning for children from underprivileged communities
2022
Creating a platform for Budding Scientists coming from communities with first generation learners
2022 onwards
Supporting education infrastructure projects for schools across North East India
Partner in Focus
Uniting 11 villages of different tribes with the Tandan Trust Friendship School , Manipur
Tandan Trust's Friendship school for primary education of children unifies diverse tribes across 11+ villages, emphasizing community empowerment through unity. Building and operating the school containing a children's hostel, music academy, and skill centers, the trust impacts over 3000 individuals in 610 households, extending beyond classrooms.
Built in 2023, the school acted as a symbol of peace in trying times uniting communities for the sake of their children's education and contributed to economic opportunities for the local community which taken ownership of the construction and maintenance of the school.
First day of school for pre-primary students
Teacher training being undertaken by Tandan Trust members
Children inspecting their upcoming classrooms
Community volunteering in construction of roads and culverts to connect the school to the villages
Building Peace Through Education with Sunbird Trust in the North-East
Operating through the principle of Building Peace through education and empowerment of children and youth in conflict affected areas of North East India, Sunbird Trust began with their operations in Manipur and have now expanded to 6 states in the North East. ANAHA has supported Sunbird in strengthening education facilities across several schools in Manipur and more recently in Arunachal Pradesh
The ANAHA-Sunbird Trust Centre of Ijeirong village houses a computer training centre, labs, a library and music training centre for the children of Sunbird Trust's Paankriang Friendship School who come from ljeirong and neighbouring villages
School day of Children of Oinam hill village previously infamous for being conflict-torn. ANAHA has supported Sunbird Trust's interventions such as school infrastructure support in the village
Children coming back to school in Papikrung, Arunachal Pradesh where a successful collaboration between civil society, government and defence forces increased the attendance in the school from 19 to 100 students
Children coming back to school in Papikrung, Arunachal Pradesh where a successful collaboration between civil society, government and defence forces increased the attendance in the school from 19 to 100 students
Team ANAHA with Team Sunbird Trust in Oinam hill village in January 2023 The efforts in Oinam symbolize hope and progress. The overarching goal is to contribute to lasting peace, mutual understanding, and a future marked by self-reliance, dignity, and hope for the community
The ANAHA-Sunbird Trust Centre of Ijeirong village houses a computer training centre, labs, a library and music training centre for the children of Sunbird Trust's Paankriang Friendship School who come from ljeirong and neighbouring villages
Hume Centre for Ecology & Wildlife Biology, Wayanad, Kerala
Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology presents the School Science Program, a successful alternative education model supported by ANAHA Trust. Implemented in 10 government schools in Wayanad district, the initiative aims to equip the younger generation with a scientific understanding of their surroundings. Through small-scale, systematic field research and engaging activities, it fosters the active involvement of children in the region's future development, instilling scientific thinking.
Impact of Climate change in the eco-sensitive region of Wayanad, Kerala
Community education about Zoonotic diseases through native languages has been an educational initiative of the centre that aims at educating children from a very young age through content on digital platforms
Community education about Zoonotic diseases through native languages has been an educational initiative of the centre that aims at educating children from a very young age through content on digital platforms
Other notable grantees
2020 - 2021 Kerala
Fourthwave FoundationTeaching children say ‘No’ to drugs
2020- 2021 Kerala
Recognize Rise and Empower AssociationSports for development
Environment
Protecting our planet and promoting sustainable practices are at the heart of our mission. We strive to create a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature, ensuring a greener and more sustainable future.
2021-2022
Support for zoonotic disease mapping in Wayanad, Kerala
2022
Support for development of a local scientific landslide prediction model in Wayanad, Kerala
2022 Onwards
Support for propagation, SALT farming in several villages of Manipur with Aben in Tamenglong as the SALT Resource Centre
Partner in Focus
SALT Farming in Manipur under the leadership of David Gandhi
Recognizing the unsustainability of traditional "slash and burn" or shifting cultivation techniques prevalent in the hills of Manipur, David Gandhi, an agricultural scientist introduced the Sloping Agriculture Land Technique (SALT) farming in the area in 2016.
Over the years the uptake of SALT farming has steadily increased and spread to Meghalaya. SALT farming under the expert guidance of David Gandhi has been taken up by numerous NGOs in Manipur and most notably by the Meghalaya government for pilot in 12 blocks of the state.
Snapshot of SALT farms and the process of creation
Snapshot of SALT farms and the process of creation
Tackling Climate Change with Hume Centre for Ecology & Wildlife Biology, Wayanad, Kerala
Committed to conserving ecology especially in Wayand -an biodiversity hotspot, Hume Centre focuses on addressing threats like unsustainable land use and extreme weather events through empowering local communities with scientific ecological preservation.
ANAHA has supported Hume Centre in piloting their work on developing a local scientific landslide prediction model, research studies for mapping locations of hotspots of zoonotic diseases and supporting the youth of the local adivasi communities in getting science education
Landslide prediction in Wayanad through local weather prediction with emphasis to rainfall and temperature and creating early warning system to people living in hill slopes
Day 3 Rainfall(mm) Forecast Vaid for 20221205
Day 3 Min Temp Forecast Vaid for 20221205
Impact of Climate change in the eco-sensitive region of Wayanad, Kerala
Community education about Zoonotic diseases through native languages has been an educational initiative of the centre that aims at educating children from a very young age through content on digital platforms
Community education about Zoonotic diseases through native languages has been an educational initiative of the centre that aims at educating children from a very young age through content on digital platforms
Other notable grantees
2021 Onwards Manipur
SALT farming under David GandhiSustainable agriculture
2020- 2021 Kerala
Rural Agency for Social and Technological Advancement (RASTA)Water security through water literacy
2020 - 2021 Kerala
M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF)Sustainable agriculture
Livelihoods
Empowering individuals with the means to support themselves and their families is central to our ethos. We champion initiatives that create opportunities for income generation, fostering economic independence and resilience.
2020-2021
Innovating urban market access for rural smallholder farmers in the valleys of Manipur
2021-2023
Supporting integrated agri-business models, selecting and training agri-entrepreneurs from across Manipur
2023 Onwards
Supporting economic rejuvination through igniting hope in relief camps through livelihoods generation
Partner in Focus
Building the spirit of Entrepreneurship in Manipur with Maolkeki Foundation
Committed to catalysing positive development in Manipur, Maolkeki Foundation has a strong focus on designing and implementing socially impactful initiatives in agriculture, education and healthcare.
With ANAHA, the organization has focused on pilotting experimental entrepreneurial initiatives to solve challenges of farmers and encourage agri-entrepreneurship. Over the years, these efforts have scaled up to support agri-entrepreneurs from across Manipur.
Chandrashekhar Balagopal with agri-entrepreneur Thoudam Doren
Team ANAHA interacting with agri-entrepreneurs incubated by Maolkeki Foundation in Manipur in January 2023
Vinita Nambiar felicitating children on Maolkeki Foundation's 5th Anniversary Celebrations in January 2023
Other notable grantees
2020 - 2021 Manipur, Nagaland
The Entrepreneurs AssociatesTree plantation for income and forest cover
Healthcare
We prioritize the well-being of individuals and communities, striving to improve healthcare accessibility, quality and awareness. Through our initiatives,we aim to enhance the overall health and vitality of those in need.
2020
Supporting COVID relief efforts in Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir, Tamil Nadu
2021
Supporting Maternal health in Nilgiri Adivasi areas in Tamil Nadu
2022
Support for Pediatric cancer care in Kerala
Partner in Focus
Association for Health Welfare in the Nilgiris (ASHWINI), Gudalur, Tamil Nadu
Dedicated to 20,000 Adivasis across 314 hamlets in the Gudalur Valley, ASHWINI addresses the urgent healthcare needs of vulnerable tribal communities, who grapple with the loss of access to forests and traditional ways of life.
ANAHA has supported ASHWINI in piloting and scaling their maternal and child nutrition program between 2019-2023
Other notable grantees
2020 - 2021 Kerala
Adarsh Charitable Trust
Healthcare for people with physical & mental disability
2022 - 2023 Kerala
Caring 4 Childhood Cancer & Chronic Illnesses
Pediatric cancer and illnesses support
2019 - 2023 Kerala
Prateeksha Trust
Hospital hygiene of Community Health Centre