Geetanjali Foundation

Geetanjali Foundation
	Official Logo
Type	Nonprofit Organization
Founded	2019
Founder(s)
Headquarters	Delhi, India
Area served	India
Key people
Focus areas	Social Welfare, Transgender Rights, Human Rights, Education, Health
Methods	Social Programs, Awareness Campaigns, Training, Research, Field Action
Volunteers
Website	Official Website

Geetanjali Foundation is an Indian nonprofit organization which advocates for the rights of transgender people and differently-abled individuals and non-binary persons. The foundation which started its operations in 2019 works to provide social welfare and human rights protection and educational and health services to people from marginalized communities.

The organization dedicates its efforts to raise awareness about transgender rights while developing programs and social initiatives which create an inclusive and equitable society.

History

The Geetanjali Foundation was formally established in 2019. Since then, the organization has expanded continuously in terms of social development services. It has worked for the promotion of sustainable, equitable, and participatory development, social welfare, and social justice.

The organization undertakes programs in social work, human resource management, health services, and other human services through social research and dissemination of socially relevant knowledge. It also engages in social intervention through training and field action and contributes to social welfare policies and programs at the state, national, and international levels.

Over the years, the organization has made significant contributions to planning, action strategies, and human resource development in several areas, including rural and urban development, education, health, agriculture, and human rights. Its primary focus has always been on disadvantaged and marginalized sections of society such as women, children, and tribal communities.

The Geetanjali Foundation has earned recognition as an institution of repute from the Government of Uttar Pradesh, international agencies such as the United Nations, and various international NGOs. The organization also contributes to education and research work.

The organization has established links with the United Nations system and operates as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)/Non-Profit Organization. It is registered under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Activities

Geetanjali Foundation works in multiple sectors including:

Women – The organization works to solve problems about female education and anemia and lower wages and female reproductive health.
Dalits – The organization helps underprivileged groups while working to change social development policies through their advocacy work.
Disadvantaged Children – The organization works to advance educational opportunities while decreasing child labor and helping children enroll in school.
Tribal People – The organization helps displaced indigenous communities through programs that develop their abilities and understanding and self-assurance.
Gender Equality – The organization campaigns for women's rights while working to increase the sex ratio and establish property rights for women.

Social Work

During the second COVID-19 wave, the Geetanjali Foundation used social media to provide information about oxygen cylinders and essential medications and the availability of hospital beds which included ICU facilities in both private and government hospitals.

The organization helped both vulnerable people and people with disabilities by working together with government officials and medical facility managers to deliver essential services.

Aims and Objectives

To popularize the aims and purpose of the United Nations and its system and to promote its program and activities amongst the mass of society within India.

To promote international understanding, peace and tolerance through education, science, culture and mass communication. Organize program in the aims of social work, human resource management, health system, culture and support the research program.

Vision and Mission

Vision: Promoting social, political, and economic equality and campaigning for civil and legal rights of persons with disabilities, intersex, and transgender individuals.

Mission:

Creating a collaborative platform for NGOs working in this sector.
Advocacy and sensitization towards issues of persons with disabilities, transgender individuals, and senior citizens.
Promoting employment and empowerment.
Disseminating useful information to the general public.
Capacity building through training, workshops, and public campaigns.
Facilitating participation in social activities and professional duties.

Values and Principles

Honesty
Transparency and Accountability
Mutual respect
Creativity
Gender sensitiveness
Cost efficiency
Participation
Solidarity

Guiding Principles

Utilization of local wisdom and resources.
Encouragement of innovation and creativity.
Prioritizing quality.
Enhancing coordination and networking.
Accepting challenges

Organization Believes

In the potential power of the poor and Rural people to participate actively in development initiatives within their community.
In equal opportunity for man and women in society irrespective of class, age, ethnic, culture or religion.
All Human Rights for all.
In freedom of expression, movement and choice by man and women a like.
In social harmony free from communal bias.
Freedom for work, education and development.

Programs

For the past years we have been working in field of:

Working for the promotion of the values of United Nations and its system in our community.
Supporting the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Human Resource Development
Sustainable Development
Rural Development
Human Rights
Promotion and protection of Human Rights (documentation)
Education, Health, Child and Women development
Research program in social work
Environmental protection and Agriculture development
Maintain a good library on United Nations system
HIV/AIDS Prevention programWorking for the promotion of the values of United Nations and its system in our community.

Management and Planning

The internal reform process of Geetanjali Foundation has started to produce outcomes which enhance its capabilities for planning and monitoring and evaluating performance and managing its human resources and financial and administrative operations. The organization established a standard yearly planning system which enables members to develop their skills while guiding them through results-based planning and monitoring processes. The organization needs to enhance its process for generating lessons learned and best practices.

Decision Making

The administrative body of Geetanjali Foundation considers decision making to be an essential function which supports its operational activities. All managerial functions including planning organization direction and control require decision making as foundational activity. Decision making consists of thinking and deciding before doing which functions as our operational responsibility. The organization uses decision making as a fundamental process which ensures successful execution of its objectives through implementation of its policies and programs and strategic plans.

Structure and Governing Council

The Governing Council of the organization is responsible for the conduct of the organization’s general operations, performing duties under powers delegated by the council, as provided in the Articles of Constitution.

The Governing Council meets regularly at the headquarters in Noida. The council serves audit and budget for programmes, development effectiveness, governance and administrative matters.

The financial and administrative management of Geetanjali Foundation gets executed by its Governing Council members who include the Hon'ble Chairman, Chairman Director General, Director, Project Director, Program Officer, Joint Secretary General, Secretary and Secretary General. The organization designates the Secretary General as its top executive.

Achievements and Recognition

The Geetanjali Foundation has made substantial contributions to social welfare and human rights protection, which particularly benefits transgender individuals and marginalized groups. The organization has received recognition for its educational work and health awareness initiatives and social justice efforts.

The organization extended its support during the COVID-19 pandemic through distribution of oxygen and medicine and hospital bed information.

The organization established itself as a dedicated NGO in India through its community development initiatives and alignment with United Nations objectives.

External Links

Official Website

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