Ashraya Hastha Trust

15/05/2026

Good health and well-being form an important foundation for every child’s growth and learning journey. Through the Yellow Rooms initiative, efforts continue to create safer and healthier spaces for children and communities by encouraging access to essential healthcare and awareness programmes.

The recent dental health camp conducted by SPPGIDMS, Lucknow, is one such step towards strengthening preventive healthcare and promoting better oral hygiene among children and families in the community.

Ashraya Hastha Trust is glad to support initiatives that contribute towards the holistic development and well-being of children through collaborative community action.

22/04/2026

Earth Day 2026 | Our Planet, Our Responsibility

This Earth Day, we are reminded that caring for the planet is not a choice—it is a responsibility we all share.

At Ashraya Hastha Trust, our work goes beyond communities—it extends to the environment that sustains them. From promoting sustainable practices to supporting climate-conscious initiatives, every small step we take today shapes a healthier tomorrow.

Because when we protect the Earth, we protect lives, livelihoods, and future generations.

Let’s come together to nurture, restore, and respect the world we call home. 🌱

20/04/2026

670 children enrolled. 670 journeys that remind us why early intervention and access to care matter.

Each child represents not just a medical milestone, but a family choosing possibility over doubt — taking the first step toward a future of mobility, dignity, and independence.

At Ashraya Hastha Trust, our partnership with Anushkaa Foundation for Eliminating Clubfoot is rooted in a shared commitment to ensure that no child with clubfoot is left behind due to a lack of awareness or access to treatment. Through this collaboration, we are strengthening early identification, enabling timely intervention, and supporting families throughout their care journey.

Because when a child walks confidently, it changes more than their life — it transforms the future of an entire family.

We are grateful to be part of these 670 journeys, and many more to come.

670 बच्चे पंजीकृत। 670 उम्मीद भरी यात्राएँ।

हर संख्या एक ऐसे बच्चे का प्रतिनिधित्व करती है जिसने अपने इलाज की यात्रा शुरू की है, और एक ऐसे परिवार का, जिसने अनिश्चितता के बजाय उम्मीद को चुना है।

Ashraya Hastha Trust के सहयोग से हम यह सुनिश्चित कर पा रहे हैं कि अधिक से अधिक बच्चों की समय पर पहचान हो और वे इलाज से जुड़ सकें—ताकि वे आत्मविश्वास के साथ चलने के और करीब पहुँच सकें। 💛👣

06/04/2026

We are deeply grateful to partner in efforts that protect and restore our natural ecosystem.

At Ashraya Hastha Trust, we believe that every life plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. Snakes, often misunderstood, are essential to our environment—yet they face increasing threats from urbanisation, habitat loss, traffic, and human-wildlife conflict.

Through our support for dedicated snake rehabilitation enclosures, we are helping create safe spaces where rescued snakes can heal, regain strength, and return to the wild where they belong.

This initiative goes beyond infrastructure—it is about compassion, coexistence, and protecting the delicate balance of our ecosystem.

11/03/2026

We are proud to support initiatives that strengthen women-led farming and sustainable livelihoods.

In collaboration with SeSTA, 396 women farmers across the Goalpara district have been organized into two clusters — Rangjuli and Dudhnoi. Through collective action, capacity building, and peer learning, these women farmers are enhancing their agricultural practices, improving productivity, and building resilient community institutions.

When women farmers come together, they not only transform agriculture but also strengthen their communities and create pathways for long-term livelihood security.

We appreciate the impactful work of Seven Sisters Development Assistance (SeSTA) in empowering women farmers and driving sustainable change at the grassroots.

08/03/2026

Empowered Women. Stronger Communities.

This International Women’s Day, Ashraya Hastha Trust celebrates the strength, resilience, and leadership of women who are shaping brighter futures for their families and communities.

Across the communities we work with, women are not just participants in change — they are leaders, farmers, entrepreneurs, caregivers, and decision-makers. From improving access to healthcare and education to strengthening livelihoods and climate resilience, their voices and actions are transforming lives.

Happy International Women's Day!

04/03/2026

Water security is transforming lives in the tribal farming community of Parvathipuram, Andhra Pradesh.

Through our partnership with Jana Kalyan Samakhya (JKS), initiatives such as check dams, farm ponds, farmer trainings, and cashew plantation support are helping farming families strengthen their livelihoods and build long-term resilience.

Read the full story of how water interventions are enabling farmers to cultivate again and plan for a sustainable future.

Check out the full article below!

03/03/2026

On this World Wildlife Day, Ashraya Hastha Trust celebrates the incredible biodiversity that sustains our planet and enriches our lives.

Wildlife is not separate from us — it is deeply interconnected with our forests, water sources, climate, and communities. Protecting wildlife means protecting our shared future.

Through our work in environment conservation, habitat restoration, water stewardship, and animal welfare, we remain committed to nurturing ecosystems where both people and wildlife can thrive together.

From protecting green cover to supporting sustainable rural livelihoods, every small step towards conservation creates lasting impact.

Let us pledge to respect, protect, and coexist with the wild — not just today, but every day.

28/02/2026

Bringing Lakshadweep’s Stories of Resilience to Bengaluru

Ashraya Hastha Trust, in partnership with the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF), hosted the Bengaluru screening and discussion of Ways of Life, a documentary series developed under the Limits to Survival programme.

The event opened with a welcome address by Trustee Asha Dinesh, who highlighted the power of storytelling and films in inspiring change, AHT’s 25-year journey of supporting meaningful initiatives, and the importance of connecting scientific research with the lived experiences of Lakshadweep’s communities.

The event featured the Bengaluru premiere of Onnaam Fira (First Crescent) — a compelling film funded by Ashraya Hastha Trust that captures life in Lakshadweep during Ramadan, illustrating how faith, culture, women’s labour, and seasonal rhythms contribute to both community wellbeing and marine conservation.

A key highlight of the evening was the introduction of the teaser for BILLAM, an upcoming film produced by Ashraya Hastha Trust, offering a glimpse into the next chapter of storytelling on island life and the deep relationship between people and the sea. Participants were also provided with the “El Niño Edition” comic book, developed as part of the initiative, to deepen understanding of climate phenomena and its impact on island ecosystems and communities.

The screenings were followed by an insightful discussion with filmmaker Anand Rama Krishnan, Dr. Rohan Arthur — Scientist, Oceans and Coasts Programme, and Al-Badush — Senior Research Assistant, Oceans and Coasts Programme, reflecting on the importance of culturally rooted, community-led approaches to conservation.

Through the Limits to Survival initiative, Ashraya Hastha Trust remains committed to supporting work that bridges scientific research with lived experiences, demonstrating how sustainability is embedded in everyday practices.

We thank our partners, speakers, and participants for making this event a meaningful platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration.

27/02/2026

On this World NGO Day, we celebrate the dedication and compassion of our NGO partners — the driving force behind meaningful change in communities and ecosystems across the country. Your relentless efforts continue to bring hope, dignity, and opportunity to those who need it most.

At Ashraya Hastha Trust, we are proud to stand alongside these changemakers through thoughtful grant-making and long-term partnerships. Together, we support transformative initiatives in animal welfare, healthcare, education, sustainable livelihoods, and climate action.

Today, we honor your impact and reaffirm our commitment to working together to build resilient communities and a more sustainable future for all.

25/02/2026

A proud moment as the AHT-supported Mother’s Milk Bank Unit in Vijayapura receives coverage on a Kannada news channel.

The Dhaatri Comprehensive Lactation Management Centre (CLMC) and Mother’s Milk Bank at the District Government Hospital, Vijayapura, was established with the support of Ashraya Hastha Trust and implemented by Sushena Health Foundation to address the region’s high Infant Mortality Rate (IMR).
The centre provides lactation counselling and safe pasteurised donor human milk — ensuring that preterm and low-birth-weight infants receive life-saving nutrition in their earliest days. It is envisioned as a regional hub serving Vijayapura and neighbouring districts in North Karnataka, strengthening maternal and newborn care where it is needed most.

Ashraya Hastha Trust remains committed to improving Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) across India — working towards a healthier tomorrow for every mother and child.