Navreeta
Foundation
एक नई रीत की शुरुआत।
Empowering individuals and communities through support, education, and resources to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
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About Us
Our Vision
At Navreeta Foundation our vision is to contribute to a society in which each individual can flourish while leading a life filled with dignity and purpose. We aim to be an ambassador of progress, upholding the principles of empathy, equality, and empowerment. We strive to bridge gaps, uplift underprivileged communities, and support sustainable development causes hoping for a better future.
We envisage a future that aims to break the vicious cycle of poverty and social isolation. We believe that every person & animal has the right to access resources and opportunities to live and develop with dignity and to become an active and contributing member of our society. We see a better future for future generations together.
Mission
We are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities by providing support, education, and resources that empower them to overcome challenges and unlock their full potential. We actively engage with communities to identify their unique needs and aspirations. Through collaboration, we empower communities to drive positive change, fostering resilience and self-sustainability.
The Story Behind Us
Navreeta Foundation started its journey in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching Kavita, an underprivileged girl. Kavita, at an early age of 10 started working as a domestic helper. She worked hard day and night to fulfill the basic needs of her family and supported her parents for survival.
It was during the pandemic crisis when our Founder/President Ms. Anjali Taj noticed Kavita’s urge to study and decided to teach her realizing her financial instability. Since then Ms. Anjali along with the help of Mr. Punit as a volunteer, started teaching her and she was admitted to grade 3, in school after a few months. This was just a stepping stone to Navreeta’s journey when on 31st July 2020, our founder Ms. Anjali was teaching Kavita, sitting in the park and a few other children playing in the park noticed them. These children were also underprivileged and were noticing these past many days coming to the park and studying. Filled with excitement and enthusiasm, these children approached Ms. Anjali and requested to teach them as well. The parents of these children were laborers and their families couldn't afford their education.
Navreeta Foundation is a not-for-profit registered organization based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Certification received and registration ID. LUC/05959/2020-2021.
A few facts about us:
The ‘Super 35’ student batch was then launched as the key program initiated by Ms. Anjali as the first step towards the Navreeta Foundation journey.
We started our batch named Super 35 Students from one student and now we have more than 180 kids. Currently, We are working in 2 cities, namely Lucknow & Banda.
We are paying the school fees of 5 students every month for Kavita, Happy, Anjali, Ragini, and Salman sponsored by Anjali Taj, Vishad, Punit, Ratandeep, Anuj, Shafakt.
The teachers involved in the Lucknow & Banda batch are Prakash, Swyam, Raj, Pradeep, Shanu, Suman, Ayushi, Iti, Surabhi, Akansha, Ashish, Ankit, Uttam, Raksha, Ratandeep, Osama, Rudra, Imran, Lucky.
We provide both the knowledge practically and theoretically as well as awareness classes on current issues like menstrual hygiene, LGBTQ, environmental protection issues, no wastage, care, and love for voiceless street animals and birds.
We work in Uttar Pradesh state of India (Lucknow and Banda).
About Us
We are a Non-Profit Organization based in Lucknow
Home Shelter
Help homeless animals
Save Nature
Trees and cleanup
Water & Food
Ecological products
Medicine
Quality medicine
The Brain Behind
Ms. Anjali Taj, Founder and President of Navreeta Foundation is the soul of this non-profit organization. She has completed her Master of Science in Biotechnology and has been an active volunteer in social welfare activities since her student life. Recently, she was awarded the National Youth Brilliance Award 2023 for her contribution to social work by a member of Parliament, actor, singer, and director, Shri. Manoj Tiwari Ji, organized by the Kanyadaan Foundation. Her commendable contribution to social work in Lucknow and Banda cities in Uttar Pradesh, India, has made the youth proud and inspired. The India Book of Records 2023 has honored her selfless service and the dedication she showcased to serving vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Holding prestigious awards of honor and repute, she shares that she never realized that when her passion for helping others turned into a profession as a social activist.
NAVREETA Team
We inspire volunteerism and believe in the power to effect change. We encourage individuals to join us in our mission, leveraging their skills, time, and resources to create a more compassionate and equitable world.
We believe in promoting Sustainable Development and are committed to environmentally responsible practices. We seek innovative solutions and work towards collaboration with like-minded people, that minimize our environmental footprints and contribute to a healthier planet.
Our Programs
एक नई पहचान (Animal Welfare Program)
Navreeta Foundation has always been concerned with the care and well-being of all animals. We feed birds and street animals like dogs, cows, and pigs and provide necessary treatment whenever it is needed. Sheltering them from adverse weather conditions too with whatever means we have has always been a priority. Our team is also a strong advocate of adopting pets rather than purchasing one from a breeder.
Treating and feeding stray dogs and cows as part of the Animal Welfare Program
एक अनोखा परिवार (Oldage Care Program)
Navreeta Foundation had long back undertaken the responsibility of caring for the elderly citizens of the society. We care for them by providing monthly rations to the ones who unfortunately do not possess the financial stability to look after these basic needs. Medical health checkups are done when necessary to ensure they are in good health or receiving treatment for their ill health. We pay them visits from time to time to be in their company and also visit some old age homes. Caring for the aged to look after their social and personal requirements ensures that they aren’t left with unmet care needs so that they age with dignity. The senior citizens under our care are our biggest motivators and always have the brightest smiles on their faces, giving us all the more reason to keep hustling every day.
Spending warm moments with senior citizens as part of the Oldage Care Program
एक नई दिशा ( Super 35 Students)
The free education classes being provided by the Navreeta Foundation began way back with just one student. Anjali Taj taught her for a few months in a hostel room and then got her admitted to a school. Later she started teaching her in a park which attracted the attention of several other kids who were eager to learn and joined the lessons. Navreeta Foundation now works at three places to provide free education classes in the morning and our batch of underprivileged kids is called SUPER 35. There are 2 locations in Lucknow- Chinhat and Triveni Nagar- and one in Banda city where this learning is facilitated. We also have some generous people associated with us who sponsor the fees of 6 school-going kids.
Captured a glimpse of the Super 35 program while teaching a few students
एक नई सोच ( Menstural Hygiene Awareness Program)
The Menstrual Health and Hygiene Awareness Program by Navreeta Foundation, where sanitary napkins are also distributed, has been conducted several times to educate people who dwell in lesser privileged sections of the cities.
The team informs them why using sanitary pads is safe and much better than using a cloth for their periods. They are dutifully instructed on how to use sanitary pads, when to change them, and how to dispose of them. These sanitary pads are distributed monthly at just the cost of ₹5 by a female head from the village who uses the total sum as her income.
Distribution of sanitary napkins to women living in slums as part of Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Program
Teaching the right measures of maintaining menstrual hygiene and managing periods as part of the Menstrual Hygiene Awareness program
एक नया जीवन ( Blood Donation Program)
It is very often that we receive requests regarding blood donation for patients admitted to hospitals. All members of the Navreeta Foundation work to fulfill these requests voluntarily. More than 15 volunteers to date have donated blood to help families. Our founder, Anjali Taj, has donated blood more than 20 times.
The details of the patients are taken in a proper set format with all the necessary information and are quickly shared with friends, family, and on our social media accounts to provide help as soon as possible.
Impactful Stories
Rakhi Diwas- Amalgamation of Inclusion and Acceptance
Rakhi Aye Awadh: The Navreeta Foundation, on the auspicious day of Rakhi, celebrates this festival of respect and security every year, accepting the inclusion of the LGBTQ transgender community gracefully along with Super 35 students.
Happy Story
Happy was met on streets selling balloons and bubble. Ms. Anjali took his responsibility to teach and help uplifting his family. Today, Happy goes to school to study and his parents are now great helping hands to Navreeta Foundation and provided financial support.
