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Who We Are

Our vision, mission, values, and what makes AIMPOWER FOUNDATION distinctive.

About AIMPOWER FOUNDATION

AIMPOWER FOUNDATION is a registered civil society organisation headquartered in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, with a growing footprint at State and National levels. Established on 20th October 2020, we stand at the intersection of grassroots community mobilisation and evidence-based professional practice. Our work is guided by a singular conviction: that sustainable development can only occur when Children, Youth, and Women are placed at the centre of decision-making, leadership, and social transformation.

Our Vision

“An inclusive and empowered community — a society that has internalised values of Equality, Liberty, and Justice for All.”

Our Mission

To advance equality and justice through research-driven, gender-responsive, and community-centred programmes that empower Children, Youth, Women, and vulnerable communities — contributing to national development priorities and the SDGs.

Gender Sensitization Workshop
Gender Sensitization Workshop, J.M. Patel College, Bhandara — September 2025

Our Unique Strengths

TISS + APU Alumni-Led
Grassroots Vidarbha roots with national academic rigour from India’s foremost development institutions.
Local Roots. National Vision.
Primary base: Bhandara & Nagpur. Active reach: Maharashtra, National & International networks.
12+ Years of Combined Expertise
Our founding team brings over 12 years of cumulative field experience in gender, livelihoods, tribal development, and governance.
SDG Alignment
SDG 1 — No Poverty SDG 4 — Quality Education SDG 5 — Gender Equality SDG 8 — Decent Work & Growth SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities SDG 16 — Peace & Justice
National Agenda Alignment
NMEW NEP 2020 India@2047 — Viksit Bharat POSH Act 2013 Skill India & PMKVY Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Swachh Bharat — WASH

Core Values

ValueWhat It Means in Practice
Equality & Social JusticeWe embed equity in all programmes, ensuring marginalised voices lead the agenda.
Gender ResponsivenessEvery intervention is designed with a gender lens — across education, livelihood, and governance.
Transparency & AccountabilityWe practise open governance with communities, partners, and donors.
Community OwnershipWe co-design and co-implement with communities, not for them.
Evidence & ActionOur work is research-backed and field-tested, bridging theory and practice.