UTSAAH was established in 2016 and became a registered charity in 2017. UTSAAH supports grass-roots approach based social initiatives and enterprises in the Indian Himalayas through knowledge sharing, research, innovation, shared learning and fund-raising. UTSAAH – Uniting to Sustain and Assist Himalayan Communities - is a social initiative created in March 2016 in the UK. At this present time, UT
SAAH supports established charities, NGOs, social enterprises as well as aspiring social entrepreneurs and community leaders in the following regions of the Himalayas:
* Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir – Enterprise, Education and Healthcare initiatives
* Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh – Spiti Ecosphere (Enterprise, Education, eco-tourism)
* Uttarakhand – Kalap Trust (Enterprise, Education), Alaap (forest conservation) and other women empowerment and healthcare initiatives
To achieve its objectives, UTSAAH will:
(a) Raise awareness in the UK about challenges facing mountain communities in the Himalayas through formal and informal presentations, events and social media. (b) Build long-term relationships with aspiring individuals and organisations in the UK to help them connect with a range of social initiatives. (c) Raise funds for social initiatives to support a range of activities including education, health care, conservation, social entrepreneurship and technology and innovation deployment amongst others. Any interested individuals or organisations and for general information, please contact Arun at [email protected]
UTSAAH initiative core team:
Dr Arun Harish – Co-Founder and Chairperson
Sunil Chauhan – Co-Founder
Roz O’Brien – Head of Marketing Communications and Events and Secretary
Radhika Ghanekar – Head of Administration and Finance and Treasurer
Niharika Puri – Head of Partnerships
Vidya Sarangapani – Education Lead
