Mann Deshi Foundation - Give people a voice

Address

Mann Deshi Foundation
Mann Deshi Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd. Mhaswad Tal. Mann Dist.- Satara
Mhaswad, Maharashtra 415509
India
+91-02373-270660
http://www.manndeshi.org

Mission

The organization seeks to improve the quality of life of women and their families living in the rural areas of western 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 Vikas provides girls education, HIV/AIDS health education, student scholarships, vocational skills training and life insurance information, while also offering commerce and marketing classes.

Personnel Overview

Rekha Kulkarni - Managing Director, Mann Vikas Samajik Sanstha
Rekha has been with Mann Vikas since 1999. Before working here she was a librarian for the Rotary Club. Outside of work, Rekha is skilled in both arts and sports. She has taken courses in rangoli and mehendi and played for her university track team.

Personnel Statistics

Chetna Sinha, President
Founded in 1996
Employees: 5
Volunteers: 3

Financial Statistics

Budget (2006): 66,305
Budget (2005): 68,947
Maximum Budget: 68,947
Overhead: 11%
Other funding sources: Friends of Mann Deshi, HSBC, Deshpande Foundation
Religious Affiliation: None