Ahimsa Peace Institute a dba of Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute Nevada www.gandhiforchildren.org Partner - Program AVANI’S programs include a children’s home for girls, study classes in the slums, online education and mobile libraries for children living in the waste picker slum communities. During the COVID-19 national wide lockdown affected businesses causing many of them to shut down. Jobs were lost. The Kolhapur floods in July 2021 affected thousands of people. During times of crisis, AVANI quickly mobilizes their staff and resources and assists the destitute and deprived sections by distributing food and providing hygiene kits to anyone in need. Since 1994, Avani has rescued and prepared over 78,000 deprived children and admitted them into school throughout the 03 Districts we work in the state of Maharashtra.

1. Impact
for children
and women

2. िन
व
अ
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Values
Protecting children and women from abuse
and exploitation, ensuring their safety
and well-being
Providing lasting solutions that protect
children and women, provide education, and
enhance quality of life
Our Values are guided by the principles that shape our
decisions: Compassion, Service, Leadership,
Inclusion, Collaboration, Accountability

3. Child Rights
Child Labor and Beggar Rescue survey,
awareness, rescue, rehabilitation, repatriation,
and advocacy
Prevention of Child Marriage victim rescue,
educational assistance, community awareness,
advocacy with government agencies
Shelter Home for girls in need of care and
protection. Provides security, education, health,
nutrition, recreation, and rehabilitation
Migrant Children Development daycare
centers, school enrollment, migrant extension,
parents association, health camps, advocacy
Study Centers / Mobile Library ensure 6 - 18
year olds are attending school regularly, school
follow up, reading and recreation
Gender Equality awareness and education for
adolescent boys, research
Avani provides a solid foundation for children in need,
promoting protection, health, and education. We
individualize every child’s needs, ensuring their voices
are heard. Our dedicated efforts bring lasting positive
changes to thousands of children.

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Impact of our programs
Women’s Rights
Awareness Programs women’s rights,
collectives, self-help groups, advocacy,
enrollment in government schemes
Skills Development / Livelihoods enhancing
abilities for sustainable employment
opportunities
Counseling Center guidance and support to
individuals dealing with emotional,
psychological, or interpersonal challenges
Legal Aid / Representation help navigating
legal processes ensuring access to justice
Shelter Homes for homeless women and men,
rescue and rehabilitation of the mentally ill
Avani promotes awareness on women's rights,
advocates for government scheme enrollment, skills
development, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
We empower through counseling and legal aid,
ensuring justice and support in times of need.

5. Community Development
Suicide Prevention working toward improving
the mental wellbeing of the communities
through community led research
Waste Pickers Community Development
health camps, education, civil rights awareness,
leadership development, advocacy
Waste Pickers Economic Empowerment self-
help groups, cooperatives, green business
creation, striving for dignified lives and livelihood
Community Waste Management dry waste
zones, management of plastic recycling centers
and organic compost production centers
Organic Farming awareness and training at the
village level, indigenous seed bank storage
Avani champions for multifaceted development
fostering community engagement, participatory
decision-making, and leadership development to
empower local residents to take charge of their own
development.

6. Support our work. Become an
exists to protect those who are
not able to protect themselves.
Guardian Level 1
₹1 rupee/day for one year
₹365
$5
Guardian Level 2
School Supplies per child
Guardian Level 3
Food and Housing per child
Guardian Level 4
Full Sponsorship per child
Corpus Fund / Endowment
for Shelter Home sustainability
to care for up to 100 children
₹5,000
$65
₹7,000
$85
₹55,000
$675
₹2.5 Crore
$385,000
Campaign
Each day, faces significant
challenges that require the support
of dedicated individuals and
dedicated organizations.
We seek your support in achieving
Our Mission to:
Protect children and women,
Provide education,
Improve lives
How funds are spent
Our Efficiency
6%
Fundraising
83%
Program Services
11%
Management /
General
Registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act of 1950, No. 4359
The Society Registration Act of 1860, No. 4394 80G Tax Exemption Certificate
Registered under the Foreign Contribution Registration Act (FCRA)
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Office: (0231) 2325002 Mobile: +91 9881320946 PRO: +91 8983913690
eMail: avanikolhapur@gmail.com Web: www.avani.org.in
Plot No. R544-545, Jivaba Nana Jadhav Park, Radhanagari Road, Kolhapur, 416012