About Our Organisation

Ladli Foundation USA is a public charity non-profit organization registered in the United States as a NJ non-profit corporation and granted federal income tax-exemption status under 501(C)(3).​

It is an international wing of Ladli Foundation Trust, India. Ladli is an organization conferred with the National Award by the Government of India for its grassroots-level non-profit work. It is known for implementing incredibly impactful and innovative social initiatives to uplift vulnerable people in urban and rural slums. For this, in 2020, it was granted Special Consultative Status at the United Nations ECOSOC for having served over one million beneficiaries through its action-research initiatives promoting sustainable living to achieve the UN SDGs.

In India, the organization is actively working at the national level with district administrations and government departments with its effective community outreach and sustainable approach.

Ladli Foundation was recently recognized by the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, during the 65th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women to raise the voice to prioritize the agenda of women’s health and the elimination of child marriages in developing countries for achieving gender equality (SDG 5).

In the last decade, the organization has successfully implemented mega-events and initiatives. These include.

  • Gender Sensitization Movement through Half-Marathon & Street Plays
  • International Kanya-Pujan for promoting girls education and healthcare by catering to traditional beliefs
  • Saheli Primary healthcare and Sensitization camps in slums
  • Pathanshaala mobile education classes for street and slum kids
  • Shagun Mass weddings to stop child marriages and trafficking
  • The revolutionary JOSH initiative to divert young boys from drug abuse and crimes by involving them in sports and skill training
  • Provide dry ration, milk and personal hygiene kits for migrants and labourers during Covid 19 pandemic lockdown.

Highlights

“The organization recently received recognition for its efforts in providing digital education access to more than 157,000 marginalized students, resulting in a significant impact valued at INR 600 crore (approximately 75 million USD). Additionally, we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Delhi Government to implement its social innovation, aimed at delivering a sustainable solution to eradicate malnutrition among 4,00,000 marginalized students in Delhi.” During the 65th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the organization received recognition from the UN Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, for its advocacy in prioritizing women's health and the elimination of Child marriages in developing countries are part of the efforts to achieve gender equality (SDG 5). Furthermore, the organization has partnered with USAID to facilitate the acceleration of COVID-19 vaccination campaigns in remote districts of India. Over the past decade, the organization has successfully implemented various significant events and initiatives. These include a major gender sensitization movement achieved through a half-marathon and street plays, the International Kanya-Pujan event aimed at promoting girls education and healthcare while respecting traditional beliefs, the Saheli Primary healthcare and sensitization camps held in slums, and the Pathanshaala mobile education classes targeting street and slum children, the Shagun Mass Weddings initiative to combat child marriages and trafficking, the groundbreaking JOSH initiative diverting young boys from drug abuse and crimes through sports and skill training, and the provision of dry ration, milk, and personal hygiene kits to migrants and labourers during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Work Dimensions & Strategies

Ladli Foundation USA operates through various work dimensions and strategies to achieve its mission of social development and empowerment. The foundation's work strategy includes the following dimensions:

  1. Local and International Grants: Ladli Foundation USA actively seeks grants from local and international sources to fund its initiatives and projects. These grants provide essential financial support to implement programs that uplift vulnerable communities, empower women, promote education, and address social challenges.
  2. Corporate Social Impact Initiatives: The foundation collaborates with multinational corporations and companies to develop and implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The Ladli Foundation USA works closely with businesses to design impactful social programs aligned with their values and goals. By leveraging corporate resources and expertise, the foundation creates meaningful change in areas such as education, healthcare, women's empowerment, and community development.
  3. Individual Contributions and Volunteering: Ladli Foundation USA relies on the generous contributions and active involvement of individuals who share its vision for social change. Individuals can make monetary donations or contribute their time and skills as volunteers. The foundation encourages individuals to actively participate in its initiatives, programs, and events, enabling them to make a direct impact on the lives of marginalized communities.
  4. Indian Diaspora: Ladli Foundation USA actively engages with the Indian diaspora, both within the United States and globally. It encourages individuals of Indian origin to become involved in community-based social development interventions, particularly in their ancestral villages. By tapping into the knowledge, resources, and passion of the Indian diaspora, the foundation seeks to drive positive change in areas such as education, healthcare, and women's empowerment in India.

Through these work dimensions, Ladli Foundation USA harnesses the power of grants, corporate partnerships, individual contributions, and the Indian diaspora to create a sustainable and impactful approach to social development. By leveraging financial resources, expertise, and community involvement, the foundation works towards transforming lives and building a more inclusive and equitable society.

The mandate – International chapter

Ladli Foundation USA—the international wing—is to serve as a gateway for soliciting international partnerships in the development field. The mandate of the Ladli Foundation USA, as envisioned at present, is as follows:

  1. Ladli Foundation USA, as the international wing of Ladli Foundation Trust, has a clear mandate for its operations. The foundation's vision encompasses various objectives and initiatives to foster development and promote social change. The current mandate of the Ladli Foundation USA includes:
  2. Building a strong community of women: The foundation aims to support and empower women who have survived violence and other atrocities, helping them reform their lives and establish their identities. It provides them with opportunities for growth and development.
  3. Creating awareness about Indian traditional practices: Ladli Foundation USA endeavours to raise global awareness about the significance of Indian traditional practices for spiritual peace, mental well-being, and sustainable living. It highlights scientifically proven traditional home-based practices for self-care and overall wellness.
  4. Showcasing successful community-focused interventions: The foundation organizes workshops, sessions, and conferences sponsored by local entities to showcase innovative interventions implemented in India. These interventions serve as examples for potential replication in similar socio-economic environments worldwide.
  5. Advocacy and dialogue with international organizations: Ladli Foundation USA engages in advocacy efforts with international bilateral and multilateral agencies and United Nations entities. It facilitates dialogue on critical issues. such as patriarchy, inequality, and gender-based violence in developing countries, playing a catalytic role in combating these challenges.
  6. Promoting women's reproductive and sexual health: The foundation focuses on promoting women's reproductive and sexual health and ensuring their dignified well-being, particularly in developing societies. It specializes in African, Asian, and Islamic continents, seeking to bring about a qualitative change in societal mindsets.
  7. Partnerships with colleges, universities, and youth leadership development: Ladli Foundation USA seeks partnerships with international colleges and universities, serving as a gateway to India for students and youths interested in social internships and community volunteering for youth leadership development.
  8. Collaboration with multinational companies for CSR: The foundation liaises with multinational companies, providing technical assistance to strengthen their corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda. It facilitates low-cost, high-return social interventions in India, aligning with companies and philanthropic goals.
  9. Engaging small and medium-level organizations and individuals: Ladli Foundation USA encourages collaboration and supports potential small and medium-level organizations, individuals, and philanthropists interested in social development initiatives.
  10. Encouraging community-based interventions by the Indian diaspora: The foundation motivates foreign Indian nationals and the Indian diaspora to initiate community-based social development interventions in their ancestral villages, fostering positive change in those communities.

Ladli Foundation USA is committed to creating meaningful impact in the world through collaboration, advocacy, and promoting social development initiatives. at both local and international levels.