Know Our Awardees
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Agastya International Foundation
Education
Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh
Agastya International Foundation, co-founded by Ramji Raghavan, sparks curiosity among disadvantaged children through hands-on learning experiences, providing mobile science labs and innovative programs to bridge educational gaps and empower youth, fostering a brighter future.
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Second Chance Foundation
Skill Development
Hyderabad, Telangana
Second Chance Foundation, led by Jasper Paul, transforms the lives of underprivileged Indian youth through vocational training and employment opportunities, breaking the cycle of poverty and unemployment. Their innovative approach fosters skills development and economic independence, offering a brighter future to marginalized individuals.
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Sparsha Trust
Education & Healthcare
Bangalore, Karnataka
Sparsha Trust, led by Gopinath, is a non-profit organization in India dedicated to providing education, healthcare, and empowerment to underprivileged children and communities. Their holistic approach includes school programs, medical camps, and vocational training to break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future, fostering hope and opportunity through relentless community-centric efforts.
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Snehalaya Foundation
Women & Child Welfare
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Snehalaya Foundation, led by Girish Kulkarni, uplifts marginalized communities by providing essential support to women, children, and LGBTQ+ individuals facing abuse and discrimination. Their services include shelter, education, healthcare, legal aid, and vocational training, advocating for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights to create a more inclusive society, offering hope for a brighter future in India.

Annam Seva Foundation
Shelter
Khammam, Telangana
Dr. Annam Seva Foundation, founded by Dr. Srinivasa Rao in Khammam, performs dignified funerals, supports mental health patients, and assists destitute individuals, including efforts to alleviate hunger in the community, demonstrating unwavering dedication to the underprivileged.
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Vanitha Sharanalayam
Shelter
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Vanitha’s Sharanalayam, founded by N. Vanitha in Coimbatore, provides care and support to orphaned and abandoned children, offering shelter, education, healthcare, and emotional well-being. Their holistic approach aims to empower these children for a self-reliant future, making a meaningful difference through unwavering commitment and community-centered initiatives.
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Mr. Hari Mukunda Panda
Philanthropist
Palasa, Andhra Pradesh
Hari Mukunda Panda, a philanthropist in Palasa, Andhra Pradesh, has aided the physically challenged and underprivileged for over four decades. Every Monday, he provides food, financial assistance, and groceries to those in need, extending his generosity to support the blind, earning him reverence as a beacon of hope.

Spandana Eda International Foundation
Mental Health
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Spandana Eda International Foundation (SEIF), founded in 2020 by Dr. Eda Samuel Redify and Eida Nirmala, fosters emotional wellness and combats youth suicide. Their flagship program, SEED, enhances emotional management skills in high school students. SEIF also provides self-defense training for girls, awareness sessions for parents, and addiction counseling for teens.
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Bharat Vikas Parishad Vikalang Kendra
Differently-Abled
Hyderabad, Telangana
For 20 years, Bharat Vikas Parishad Vikalang (BVP Vikalang) Project has provided over 2,000 artificial limbs. Founded by Mr. Aswini Subba Rao and chaired by Dr. Ranga Rao, it operates 16 medical stores in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, along with a diagnostic center and nature cure consultation service. Profits are reinvested in organizing medical camps in slums.
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The International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care (PCVC)
Domestic Violence
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Founded in 2001 in Chennai, the International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care (PCVC) supports women affected by domestic and interpersonal violence. PCVC offers residential services, counselling, financial support, education, and employment opportunities for economic independence. Their flagship initiative, Vidiyal, aids women survivors with a 24-hour toll-free helpline, Dhwani, and prevention outreach programs to raise awareness about gender violence.
