Avani is a non-governmental organization (NGO) located in Kolhapur, India, focused on creating a just and equal society.

Since 1995, our Mission has been to address injustices affecting vulnerable groups and deprived communities, especially women and children. Avani Envisions a society where every citizen in India enjoys a life filled with dignity, safety, and access to quality education.

Avani supports marginalized and needy communities by helping them overcome their challenges through community-led initiatives. We work closely with these communities to understand their needs and challenges, and we collaborate to create effective solutions.

Avani’s Mission for Change

Our approach focuses on providing people with the tools and support they need to improve their lives. By encouraging community members to take initiative of their own development, we believe they can discover their own strengths and create lasting change that benefits the entire community.

Our goal is to help these communities recognize their strengths and share them with others.

We concentrate our efforts on four main areas:

A Community-led Approach

Empowerment

Advocacy

Rehabilitation

Through these efforts, we aim to strengthen individuals and communities so they can take the necessary actions for their own sustainable development and positive change.

Together we can improve girls and women’s lives, and give them the opportunity to be healthy, educated, and successful.