The SNS Foundation (SNSF) leads ANAND’s community-focused initiatives with the objective of building a socially-equitable, environmentally-sustainable and economically-progressive world. The wide spectrum of initiatives is governed by the underlying vision of building such a community. Going well beyond the tenets of corporate social responsibility, the SNSF undertakes efforts imbued with the Group’s core philosophy of leveraging the power of partnership and the power of people. Every initiative is driven by a passion to catalyse positive societal changes in partnership with the stakeholders. The endeavour is to bring about lasting changes to the lives of disadvantaged people rather than fulfilling immediate needs. Collaborating with partners, associates and corporates, with similar dreams and values, SNSF has touched the lives of thousands of underprivileged men and women over the last four decades.
Thrust Areas
SNSF has carefully chosen the thrust areas to include community conservation, education, health and hygiene and skill development. By supporting quality school education and empowering the youth with the means to earn a livelihood, the focus is on transforming their lives for the better. The commitment to environment conservation is fulfilled through creating awareness about wildlife and implementing wildlife conservation programmes. The interventions in these thrust areas have built a sustainable ecosystem in the hubs adopted by SNSF.
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Community ConservationCommunity Conservation
SNSF works with local communities to preserve India’s natural heritage and rich cultural traditions.
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EducationEducation
SNSF partners educational institutions to improve the quality of education provided by them and encourage enrolments.
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Health and HygieneHealth and Hygiene
SNSF provides access to superior healthcare facilities to give people an opportunity to live productive lives.
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Skill DevelopmentSkill Development
SNSF empowers youth with the tools that can make them self-dependent and earn their livelihoods.
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Rural Population
Schools
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Impact Stories
“Vocational and life skills have brightened my future prospects.” – Abhay Kumar
Abhay Kumar is confident that the practical hands-on technical training, along with the life skills and spoken English classes, will build his academic qualifications and make him a far more employable person. As a young professional of a new India, he looks forward to the future with optimism and confidence.
“I have learnt to earn with dignity.” – Prasanta Kumar Behera
“I have learnt to earn with dignity and I want to encourage other rural youth to do so,” says Prasanta Kumar Behera of Orissa. When even ITI training failed to gain him a decent job, it was SNSF that led him to a well-paying job with a reputed company in Gurugram through a combo course, spoken English classes coupled with basic computer skills. Today, he is not only supporting himself, but also paying back the loan taken for his education by his impoverished parents.
“My determination drives me to improve the standard of living for my family.” – Pooja Nagarkoti
Pooja, a teenager married even before she came of age, could never have dreamt that she would one day be able to help her husband buy a two-wheeler! Education and training allowed her to fulfil her dreams. Today, she is a proud partner of her husband, sharing family responsibilities with confidence, and helping raise the standard of living for her family.
“From a disillusioned failure, I have become an optimistic youth.” – Saurabh Bhagel
Saurabh Baghel, a youngster from a poor family of Uttar Pradesh, was disillusioned by the early failure of his first venture and had to give up on his hopes of pursuing a higher education. It was at this juncture that the JIVIKA MAST KPA programme appeared as a beacon of hope and guided him towards a brighter future. Equipped with technical knowledge, life skills and the confidence to speak English, he is all set to fulfil his dream of becoming an entrepreneur.
