Section 8 • Non-Profit • Since 2020

About Charanvandan Foundation

Charanvandan Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit organisation registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India. Active since 2020, the foundation was established on the fundamental belief that real seva (service) must reach real people through direct, ground-level action.

80%
Donations go to field work
20%
Essential operations & compliance
24 hrs
Typical response time

Our Mission & Philosophy

Our mission extends beyond the simple distribution of aid; we strive to restore dignity, hope, and stability to those often forgotten by the system. We are driven by the philosophy that true service is not just about giving for a day, but about helping individuals stand on their own again.

True seva is not temporary help — it is rebuilding dignity, hope, and stability.

Our Initiatives

Our initiatives are categorised into several core pillars:

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Annadaan (Food Seva)

We provide daily meals for devotees and street dwellers in Varanasi, Tiruvannamalai, Prayagraj, and other holy cities of India.

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Gau Seva & Animal Welfare

Our teams work to feed, heal, and protect street cows, alongside unique efforts like feeding the migratory Siberian birds that visit the ghats.

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Temple Renovation

We are dedicated to restoring the glory of age-old mandirs, such as the 250-year-old Hanuman Ji temple & Mahadev Temple and various projects in Kashi and other parts of the country, ensuring these spiritual centres are preserved for future generations.

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Widow & Elderly Care

We provide food, essentials, and emotional support to the elderly widows of Kashi and Vrindavan, restoring dignity to those often left behind by society.

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Health & Disability Support

This initiative focuses on life-changing treatments, including providing mobility aids to children and medical support for those fighting critical illnesses like cancer.

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Education & Empowerment

We work toward breaking the cycle of poverty by supporting rural education and empowering children in marginalised communities, such as the Musahar community.

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Disaster Relief & Seasonal Aid

From the "Warmth for Dharali" winter campaigns & “Blankets Distribution Drive in Varanasi Ghats” distributing more than 4,000 blankets annually—to emergency flood relief in Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Punjab, we respond swiftly to crises.

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Donate Monthly (Subscription Seva)

This category allows donors to provide consistent, sustainable support for long-term projects. Monthly contributions help renovate age-old mandirs and ensure a steady supply of resources for ongoing humanitarian efforts.

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CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Campaigns

CSR partners can support structured, goal-oriented programs with measurable outcomes.

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“Adopt-a-Heritage" Project

Corporations can fund the structural restoration of specific age-old temples under their "Protection of National Heritage" CSR mandate.

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"Gift of Mobility" Drive

A specific, goal-oriented campaign for companies to fund the distribution of high-quality prosthetic limbs or wheelchairs for physically disabled children.

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"Dignity for Mothers" Initiative

A focused program for supporting the elderly and widows in Vrindavan with vocational training in traditional arts or handicrafts, turning seva into a sustainable livelihood.

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Ghat Hygiene Initiative

A cleanliness drive focused on the Varanasi ghats, providing mobile toilets or waste management systems near major distribution areas.

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Safe Drinking Water Stations

Companies can sponsor "Piyaao" (water stations) near the Sangam in Prayagraj or along the Girivalam path in Tiruvannamalai for pilgrims and locals.

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Sustainable Fodder Banks

Collaborating with agriculture-based companies to create a supply chain of high-quality, subsidised fodder for local Goshalas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Charanvandan Foundation is a Section 8 registered non-profit organisation working in areas like food seva, health, widow and elderly care, animal welfare, disability support, temple seva, and disaster relief across multiple cities in India, with a strong ground presence in Varanasi.
You can donate directly through our website or by contacting us on WhatsApp or email. Our team will guide you through the process and share campaign details before you contribute.

Website: www.charanvandan.com
WhatsApp: +91 6390658852
Email: support@charanvandan.com
Around 80% of donations go directly into field work such as food distribution, relief kits, medical support, and animal care. About 20% is used for essential operational costs like compliance, documentation, logistics, and digital systems.

We maintain internal tracking and share real updates with donors.
We regularly share real photos, videos, and project updates through our website and directly with donors on WhatsApp or email. You can also request specific updates for the campaign you supported.

We believe in visible impact, not blind trust.
Yes. Volunteers can participate in on-ground activities like food drives, blanket distribution, relief work, documentation, and digital support. Both local and remote volunteers are welcome.

Just reach out to us on WhatsApp or email to get started.
You can reach us anytime through:

Website: www.charanvandan.com
Email: support@charanvandan.com
WhatsApp / Call: +91 6390658852

We usually respond within 24 hours.

Need help or want to collaborate?

For donations, volunteering, or CSR partnerships — reach out anytime.

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