Avinash Chauhan
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| Avinash Chauhan in 2025 | |
| Born | 23 July 1992 (age 33) Bhayander, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Certification in Transformational Leadership (Alison, 2023) |
| Alma mater | Alison |
| Occupation | Social Worker |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Grassroots Social Development, Community Empowerment |
| Notable works | Founder of Mazi Saheli Charitable Trust, Blindness Awareness Campaigns, Women Empowerment Projects |
| Awards | Visionary Leadership Award for Social Impact (Cconnects) |
| Spouse(s) | Ankita Chauhan |
| Parents | Rajesh Chauhan (Father)
Kusum Chauhan (Mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Avinash Chauhan is an Indian social worker, community development leader, and founder of Mazi Saheli Charitable Trust.[1][2]He is well-known for his efforts in community development, grassroots empowerment, and creative social development initiatives. He is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Avinash is renowned for creating significant projects that tackle pressing social issues, with the goal of empowering underprivileged groups and establishing long-term avenues for advancement.
Early Life & Education
Avinash Chauhan was born on 23 July 1992 in Bhayander, Mumbai, Maharashtra. His passion for social service and community leadership was sparked by his early exposure to the hardships faced by impoverished communities.
He worked to advance his leadership and community involvement skills, earning a Certification in Transformational Leadership from Alison in May 2023 (Credential ID: 1675-25631394). His abilities in social impact design, team management, and collaborative leadership were enhanced by this program, which also laid the groundwork for his upcoming community empowerment projects.
Career
Avinash Chauhan began his professional journey in the field of social development with a strong commitment to community welfare and empowerment.
From April 2018 to November 2024, he worked as a Team Member at Goonj, where he acquired a wealth of experience managing extensive social impact initiatives throughout India. He made contributions to initiatives centered on social inclusion, disaster relief, and rural development during his time there.
He established the Mazi Saheli Charitable Trust in August 2023, a Maharashtra-based organization devoted to community-based social projects.[3] [4] The trust has implemented healthcare, blindness awareness, women's empowerment, and community education initiatives under his direction. By empowering underprivileged groups and promoting group development, Avinash has created a model of long-lasting, community-driven social change.
Notable Works
Avinash Chauhan has carried out a number of significant projects through the Mazi Saheli Charitable Trust that are meant to promote sustainable community development and social empowerment. Through blindness awareness campaigns in 2024–2025, the trust has reached over 9,825 people under his direction. Together with the Pagaria Welfare Foundation, he opened the Panchnadi Learning Center in 2025, increasing educational opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.[5] [6] In addition, Avinash has spearheaded a number of initiatives that support social sustainability, community education, and women's empowerment while effectively enlisting alliances and funding to effect significant change at the local level.
Achievements and Recognition
Avinash Chauhan has gained widespread respect and recognition for his commitment to social service. For his exceptional contribution to community welfare, Cconnects presented him with the Visionary Leadership Award for Social Impact. Numerous prestigious media outlets, such as Dainik Bhaskar, Prabhat Khabar, Free Press Journal, Gandiv Live, India Prime Times, and Deesha Maharashtrachi, have published his work. Avinash is well known for his work empowering underserved communities, bringing important health and education issues to the public's attention, and promoting social inclusion through teamwork.[7]
Philosophy and Leadership
Avinash believes in the power of collective action and social innovation. His leadership philosophy emphasizes empathy, inclusivity, and the belief that sustainable progress is possible only through community-driven initiatives.
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- ↑ अविनाश राजेश चौहान “माझी सहेली” के माध्यम से कर रहे सामाजिक सेवा . In Dainik Bhaskar . Retrieved 27 October 2025
- ↑ Mazi Saheli Charitable Trust – A grassroots movement redefining social development in Maharashtra . In India Prime Times . Retrieved 27 October 2025
- ↑ माझी सहेली Charitable Trust और पगारिया Welfare Foundation के तहत पञ्चनदी Learning Center का भव्य उद्घाटन, श्री अमोल गोरे यांचा हस्ते . In Deesha Maharashtrachi . Retrieved 30 October 2025
- ↑ Grand Inauguration of Panchnadi Learning Center by Mazi Saheli Charitable Trust & Pagaria Welfare Foundation . In Free Press Journal . Retrieved 30 October 2025
- ↑ Mazi Saheli initiative: Blindness awareness reached 9,825 people in 2024-25 . In Gandiv Live . Retrieved 30 October 2025
- ↑ Mazi Saheli: न्यू इनीशिएटिव फ्रीडम from Blindness – 9,825 लोगों तक पहुँची ट्रस्ट की पहुंच 2024-25 में . In Prabhat Khabar . Retrieved 30 October 2025
- ↑ हिंदी EBM न्यूज – राष्ट्रीय समाचार (238750) . In EBM News . Retrieved 30 October 2025