Vasundhara Foundation

​Establishment and Vision:

 

Vasundhara Foundation was established in 2003, registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950, by a group of multi-sectoral professionals. Our mission is to provide comprehensive handholding support to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), village institutions, government organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The foundation aims to foster sustainable livelihoods in rural and semi-rural areas through participatory and inclusive development approaches.

 

Multi-Disciplinary Expertise:

 

The foundation is powered by a multi-disciplinary team of experienced professionals dedicated to capacity building of key stakeholders. We provide tailored support to strengthen program outcomes, contextualize output and outcome indicators, and develop strategic frameworks to enhance the development sector's impact.

 

Initial Interventions in Surendranagar District (2015–16)

 

In 2015–16, Vasundhara Foundation initiated its interventions in Surendranagar district, Gujarat, with the support of the Forest Department, Government of Gujarat (GoG). Our efforts reached 57 villages across Dhrangadhra, Dasada (Patdi), Chotila, Muli, Sayla, Wadhwan, Halvad, and Limdi blocks, focusing on sustainable rural development and community empowerment.

 

Expansion to Patan District (2016–18)

 

Between 2016 and 2018, the foundation expanded its operations to Sami and Shankheshwar blocks of Patan district. Our primary focus was the formation and strengthening of Village Child Protection Societies (VCPS). This project-based intervention was supported financially by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, emphasizing child welfare and community-led protection mechanisms.

 

Scaling Up in Patan and Ahmedabad Districts (2019–20)

 

In 2019–20, Vasundhara Foundation extended its activities to Radhanpur block in Patan district and Bechraji and Mandal blocks in Ahmedabad district. Key activities included community empowerment processes and capacity building of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), CBOs, and other village institutions. In collaboration with Reliance Foundation, we adopted a participatory approach to prepare Village Development Plans in Patan district, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth.

 

STEM for Girls Education Program (2020-22)

 

Starting in January 2020, Vasundhara Foundation launched the “STEM for Girls” education program in partnership with IBM’s CSR initiative through QUEST Alliance, its Indian national partner. The program aims to encourage girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and promote greater inclusion in higher education. It spans 24 Government Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools across five districts in Gujarat, impacting 7,000 students.

 

Climate-Resilient Agriculture with Reliance Foundation (2022-25)

 

In 2022, Vasundhara Foundation has served as an implementation partner for Reliance Foundation under the “Improving Self-Reliance and Resilience of Rural Communities” initiative in Patan and Rajkot districts. Over 5,000 farmers have been supported through climate-resilient agricultural practices, enhancing their livelihoods and adaptive capacity.

 

Regenerative Agriculture and Women Climate Change Ambassadors (2022 Onwards)

 

In 2022, the foundation partnered with South Asia Cotton Connect Pvt Limited to implement the REEL Regenerative Agriculture and Women Climate Change Ambassadors Program in three villages of Tilakwada block, Narmada district. This initiative engaged 300 farmers and 15 women climate change leaders. Since 2025, the program has expanded to cover 1,500 farmers across 12 villages in Narmada district, an aspirational district with a predominantly tribal population, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and women’s leadership in climate action.

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From 2025 Partnered with Azim Premji Foundation to implement Farmers Livelihood Project for 500 HH in Sharkeshwar block of Patan district