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Mahesh Foundation
NGOFeed VerifiedMahesh Foundation enabled medically challenged and underprivileged children to live independent and dignified lives. Thousands of children have benefited directly or indirectly from the Mahesh Foundation. Through our program, they can reach such needy children and help them. Over the years, the service of the Mahesh Foundation has been recognized by many institutions and honoured the foundation, including the National Award in Child Welfare in 2017. Mahesh Foundation is one of the top NGOs in Karnataka and is accredited as a FIT Institution by the Government of Karnataka
About Us
Mahesh Foundation is the NGO working for “Enriching the lives of those affected by HIV/AIDS”, by providing shelter to the orphans and inspiring other patients to fight the decease - through various initiatives.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To realize a world without the Stigma & Discrimination attached to HIV/AIDS & empowering Children afflicted with this disease.
Our Mission
To enable medically challenged and underprivileged children to live an independent and dignified life.
Focus Areas
Main Sectors
Other Focus Areas
Our Programs
Education and Child Development
Provides quality education, life skills, mentoring, and remedial support to underprivileged children, improving school attendance, learning outcomes, retention, and holistic development in rural and marginalized communities.
Women Empowerment and Livelihood Development
Empowers women through vocational training, entrepreneurship guidance, self help groups, and financial literacy to strengthen economic independence, leadership, confidence, and active participation in family and community decision-making.
Health, Hygiene, and Nutrition Awareness
Promotes health, hygiene, nutrition, maternal-child care, and preventive healthcare through awareness campaigns, workshops, and outreach to improve overall wellbeing in underserved rural and semi-urban populations.
Impact / Milestones
Key Milestones & Achievements
- Mahesh Foundation has made remarkable progress in empowering vulnerable children and families through its dedicated health, education, and shelter programs. Over the years, the organization has expanded its facilities, enhanced learning opportunities for underserved children, and strengthened healthcare support for those in need. With strong community involvement and impactful collaborations, Mahesh Foundation continues to create lasting, positive change across Belgaum and surrounding regions.
Honors & Recognitions
- 2017 - “National Award” for Child Welfare 2017 by the Honorable
- President of India.
- 2014 - “State Award” by the Honorable Governor of Karnataka
- Government for Child Welfare.
- 2022 - Giants Federation State Level Award by Giants Foundation.
- 2022 - “Badlaav Humse Hai” award by Network18.
- 2021- Seva Ratna Award by Max Life Insurance.
- 2021 - COVID Soldier award by the Better India
- 2021 - Kalam Awards-2021 by KITES Foundation, Kerala
- 2020 - DH Changemaker 20 in 2020 award by Deccan Herald.
- 2020 - Canara, HSBC and OBC The Real Promise Keepers award.
- 2020 - Heroes of Humanity award by The Better India
- 2020 - Netaji Subhash Chandra Seva Samman by Netaji Subhash
- Chandra Society.
- 2019- State Level “Amma Award”.
- 2018- “Prerana Award” by Sakala Newspaper.
- 2018 - Lead Prayatna special award by Deshpande Foundation.
- 2017 -Zee Kannada 'Hemmeya Kannadiga Award'.
- 2017 - Suvarna News and Kannada Prabha 'Asamanya Kannadiga
- Award'.
- 2017- “Public Hero Award” and Special Event by Public TV.
- 2017- “Young Achievement Award” by Deshpande Foundation.
- 2015- Desh Ka Namaka Award by Tata Institute.
- 2012- “International Award” from the Americares India
- Foundation.
- 2012- “Young Achievement Award” by Swami Vivekananda
- Foundation, Hubli.
- 2012- Special Award and Felicitation from KLE College.
- 2012- Gudleppa Hallikeri “Seva Award”
- 2010 - "Person of the Year Award" from All About Belgaum.
Registration & Verification
Our Team
Somashekhar Irappa Belagavi
Treasurer
Mustakahmed Mahamadasab Kakatikar
Director
Madhu Jadhav
Director
Ashok Shankar Matar
Secretary
Location
792/1,Opp Kannada Govt School Siddeshwar Nagar,Kanabargi, Belgaum, 590016
Belgaum, Karnataka, 590016
India
Belgaum, Karnataka
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