We create opportunities for the uncared

Mahesh  Foundation is empowering and enriching the lives of medically challenged and the underprivileged children. “CARE HOME, NUTRITION, HEALTHCARE and EDUCATION”

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AIDS attack the body. Prejudice attacks the spirit.

It is always the children who are the victims. Don’t they deserve to live with dignity?

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Our founder’s story!

Mahesh Foundation

My journey commenced in 2008 when I encountered a 4-year old HIV positive lonely child in a government hospital, he had lost his mother in the morning. The child had nowhere to go.

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OUR MISSION

To enable medically challenged and underprivileged children to live an independent and dignified life.

CARE HOME

A safe, clean and caring home for medically challenged children to live life with dignity. Children are provided healthcare, nutrition and education.

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EDUCATION

A school for medically challenged and under privileged children. The school provides  a learning environment that is free from discrimination.

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OUTREACH & ADVOCACY

Reach HIV positive men and women providing them with access to healthcare and assistance to access various govt. programs.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The focus of this program is the social upliftment of communities living under tremendous poverty and empowering them to live with dignity

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PROGRAMS

Utkarsha School

Poverty is the biggest enemy of education. Poverty denies the basic right of a child to access education. A primary reason why Utkarsha was started. A school for the medically challenged and underprivileged children. The school offers children a fear-free environment and are encouraged to ask questions and seek answers. The program encourages a learning process that nurtures natural curiosity. The curriculum design encourages children to become lifelong learners.

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As a global campaigner of HIV for Children, I’m aware of the hardship, stigma and discrimination these children go through. I’m supportive of the Mahesh Foundation’s work in this area
Rahul DravidFormer Indian Cricketer
Rahul Dravid
We have engaged with Mahesh Foundation for the last 6 years. The foundation has created positive impact on the lives of the under privileged and neglected people”
Anuj Sharma, MD Praxair India
Anuj Sharma,
We are proud to be associated with Mahesh Foundation for the last 4 years. The foundations work to fight HIV is commendable
Vijay PusalkarFounder Chairman, Indo Schoottle
Vijay Pusalkar
I’m pained to see the condition of these children and their endless struggle against discrimination. I complement the work undertaken by the Foundation
Shiva Rajkumar,Celebrity, Kannada Film Industry
Shiva Rajkumar,
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How are your contributions utilized?

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  • 90% - Direct Program Expenses
  • 07% - Admin Expenses
  • 03% - Fundraising Program Expenses

Our CSR Partners

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Our CSR Partners

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Our Impact Stories

Ganesh

Ganesh is an inspiring our children. He is currently preparing for Indian Administrative Services (IAS) exams. 

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Rajesh

Rajesh

Rajesh is happily living in the care home. He loves playing cricket. He aspires to be an engineer.

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Anjali

Anjali looked after her two younger siblings, studied under solar lighting and stood first in grade 12. 

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Housing

Mahesh Foundation took the charge and incentivized families with housing who sent their children to school.

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Our Program Partners

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Our Goodwill Ambassadors

Shilpa
SHILPA SHETTY

Bollywood Film Actress

Vicky Roy
VICKY ROY

International Photographer

Shiva Rajkumar
SHIVA RAJKUMAR

Sandalwood Film Actor

Alok Shetty
ALOK SHETTY

Renowned Architect

Atul Shirole
ATUL SHIROLE

International Wrestler

Raghavendra Anvekar
RAGHVENDRA ANVEKAR

International Paralympic Swimmer

Awards and Recognitions

State Award for Child Welfare
State Award for Child Welfare
National Award for Child Welfare
National Award for Child Welfare
Deccan Herald Changemaker 20 in 20
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Karnataka State Award For Child Welfare

National Award For Child Welfare

Deccan Herald Change Maker 20 in 20 Award

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Voices of our Volunteers

"The children at Mahesh Foundation care home have taught me many things. Their keen listening skills, their eye for detail is something which motivated me. The bright smiles which the children shared with me will be always cherished."
Manali
ManaliVolunteer
"I'm grateful to have spent my time with the wonderful children. This gave me an opportunity to learnt. I will always cherish openness, positivity and the incredible kindness. I thank Utkarsha Learning School for this volunteering opportunity."
Sailee
SaileeVolunteer
"The reason I choose Utkarsha Learning School is because I wanted to contribute. I had a good time teaching the enthusiastic children who showed immense interest in learning. Thank you and good luck Mahesh Foundation."
Siri
SiriVolunteer
"Interning has been a whole new experience for me. Be it playing with the children at Asha Kiran or teaching at Utkarsha. The children have taught me the true meaning of curiosity. Thank you Mahesh Foundation for the opportunity."
Shivangi
ShivangiVolunteer
"I'm pleased to contribute to Utkarsha's children who are underprivileged and neglected children. These children cannot afford to pay the fees. I thank the Foundation for the opportunity. I have learnt a lot through this volunteering."
Naina Surpurkar
Naina SurpurkarVolunteer
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Ganesh's Story

Ganesh lives with his parents in the shanty town in the outskirts of Belagavi. The family lives under temporary make-shift shed without electricity, running water and sanitation. Ganesh continued to study under the street lamp and completed his high school. His family encouraged him to continue his studies but had limited resources to fund for his education. The Foundation identified Ganesh’s potential when he was struggling to continue his studies. The Foundation through its Education Support Program started to fund his education from grade 9 grade. With this financial support, Ganesh excelled in the studies and completed his graduation with excellent marks. Ganesh is currently preparing for Indian Civil Services examinations. He aspires to be an Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer. Ganesh continues to be a role model and he has a positive influence on the other children in the community. He is the Foundation’s evangelist for positive change.

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Rajesh's Story

Rajesh

Rajesh (name changed) was born HIV positive by birth. Both his parents died of AIDS when he was 3 years old. After the death of his parents the orphan child was abandoned on the streets of the village by his relatives. Since Rajesh did not have access to ARV drugs, he developed multiple health complications and his health condition was critical.  One day a local villager called Mahesh and explained the status of the child abandoned on the street. Mahesh immediately went to the village and transferred the child to a government hospital for medical intervention. After a few days Rajesh recovered, and he was enrolled into the Foundation’s care home.  Rajesh is a teenager and is living in Asha Kiran, care home for medically challenged girls and boys. He is hale and healthy attending grade 7 in the local government school. Rajesh is excelling in his studies and loves playing cricket. Rajesh aspires to be an engineer. 

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Anjali's Story

Anjali is the eldest of the three siblings. She has two younger brothers. The family is supported by her mother, a single parent. The mother sells petty items from door to door, earns around Rs. 200 on a good day and feeds the family. The family live in a 10 square feet temporary home built by Mahesh Foundation. Anjali’s mother’s priority was to educate the two boys. Anjali was encouraged to do household work and take care of the two younger siblings. The foundation recognised Anjali’s potential and counselled the mother to educate Anjali. In return the Foundation built a house for the family on a condition that Anjali will be educated. With the financial support of Mahesh Foundation Anjali excelled in her studies and completed her high school. She stood first in her class in Grade 12.  The Foundation has employed Anjali as Teaching Assistant in Utkarsha, the Foundation’s school for medically challenged and underprivileged children . She has enrolled into the D.Ed. program.  Anjali’s ambition is to be a successful teacher and assist her family and the community.

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Housing Story

In 2013, the Foundation identified 26 poorest of the poor families living in the shanty town around Belagavi city. These families had school going children who were either left on the streets or they were doing odd jobs. Girls as young as 6-10 years were busy cooking, washing clothes, fetching water from common taps and taking care of younger siblings at home.  The Foundation approached these families and offered these families  a house if they agreed to send their children to school.  Over the last six years, the Foundation is successful in educating over 90 children. These children have either graduated or are studying. The Foundation regularly monitors the progress of the children.

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