Mahesh Foundation

Mahesh Foundation

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Section 8Belgaum, Karnataka, IndiaEstablished 2010

Mahesh 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

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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

Our Programs

InitiativeBengaluru (Bangalore) Urban, Karnataka

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.

Enhanced school attendance, academic performance, retention, and holistic development among children, reducing dropouts and promoting confidence, educational empowerment, and better long-term opportunities for social and economic mobility.
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InitiativeBengaluru (Bangalore) Urban, Kolar, Karnataka

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.

Women gain employable skills, income opportunities, financial knowledge, and leadership abilities, improving household stability, social inclusion, and active participation in community development and local governance initiatives.
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InitiativeChikballapur, Karnataka

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.

Improved health knowledge, nutrition and hygiene practices, early illness detection, and adoption of preventive healthcare measures, resulting in healthier families and stronger community resilience across underserved communities.
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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

Organization TypeSection 8
Registration Number376 OF 2009
NGO Darpan IDTS/2023/0358493
PANDRL/SOR/BG
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Our Team

SB

Somashekhar Irappa Belagavi

Treasurer

MK

Mustakahmed Mahamadasab Kakatikar

Director

MJ

Madhu Jadhav

Director

AM

Ashok Shankar Matar

Secretary

Location

Head Office Address

792/1,Opp Kannada Govt School Siddeshwar Nagar,Kanabargi, Belgaum, 590016

Belgaum, Karnataka, 590016

India

Belgaum, Karnataka

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