Indian Council (www.indiancouncil.org):

An NGO based in Los Angeles, that focuses on promoting computer education to institutes in India. They provide new and used computers to urban and rural schools and hostels. Manav Sadhna is a nodal agency for implementing Indian Council’s computer programs in Gujarat.

Mega Circuit (www.megacircuit.com):

A circuit board company in Addison, Illinois, whose partners have supported Manav Sadhna from the beginning, and helped start the medical center in the Tekra.

Arzoo:

An NGO based in Mohandarji Nu Challi in Ahmedabad that works with riot affected children. They provide love and guidance to the children to help them break the cycle of communal violence and hate and channel the children’s attention towards building skills and working for a brighter future.

Utthan:

An Ahmedabad based NGO working to support mentally challenged children through skill training, general knowledge, income generation, emotional support, love and guidance. Dedicated to their mission for more than 25 years, Utthan is looking to expand its facilities very soon.

Service Association for the Blind:

Chaired by Viren Joshi and Ishwar Patel, this organization runs a residential school in Gandhinagar for 56 blind children from Gujarat villages for  the first to tenth standards. Many of its activities are funded, guided and supported by Manav Sadhna. It also receives partial funding from the government.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU):(www.baou.org)

Located in Ahmedabad, this institute provides distance learning to those who cannot attend  school full time due to other obligations. They use satellite technology to connect centers around Gujarat with TV lecturers and experts.  BAOU has a total of 142 centers (66 of which have satellite facilities) in villages and cities around Gujarat.   

Akanksha (www.akanksha.org):

An NGO based in Mumbai that works towards impacting the lives of about 2,700 underprivileged children by providing them with a solid educational foundation, developing their self-esteem, preparing them so that they can get a job and fostering fun activities for them to enjoy.

Akhil Bharati Rachnatmak Samaj:

An NGO founded by Nirmala Deshpande, a strong Gandhian, to mobilize networking in the country for social action through Gandhian principles. They also conduct various experiments based on Gandhian models for social development.

Safai Vidyalay - Environmental Sanitation Insitute (www.esi.org.in):

The Environmental Sanitation Institute (ESI) is a training facility for environmental and sanitation awareness. It guides rural areas in the best methods to maintain sanitary conditions while also focusing on drainage facilities that cater to the cultures of the various communities. ESI inspired the idea of Manav Sadhna and continues to influence our operations.

Charity Focus (www.charityfocus.org):

A Silicon Valley based volunteer run organization that helps build web soultions for nonprofit organizations.  In 2002, they hosted and supported our Ekta tour and then set up an online portal (www.cShops.org) to market Manav Sadhna and Gramshree handicrafts.  Furthermore, by connecting many volunteers and donors to Manav Sadhna, Charity Focus is a partner in promoting the spirit of service. 

Be the Cause (www.bethecause.org):

This organization works to inspire volunteerism in  America and hosts inspirational events to raise funds for service projects. Be the Cause supports our nutrition project and also joins hands with us to spread the spirit of service.

Indicorps (www.indicorps.org):

An Ahmedabad-based NGO that provides one-year service fellowships to people of Indian origin living abroad. They aim to help these fellows connect with their roots while serving India in areas such as healthcare, education, rural development, capacity building, etc.  Indicorps is an extension of the Manav Sadhna family, whose support and volunteers strengthen our mission.

Gramshree (www.gramshree.org):

The sister NGO of Manav Sadhna, this cooperative encourages the holistic development of underprivileged women through projects such as income generation, skill training, creative development, savings, health awareness and education, all of which foster integrity and self-reliance. Manav Sadhna and Gramshree work interdependently in our mission  to serve mankind.

Gujarat Harijan Sevak Sangh:

This organization works towards the removal of caste discrimination and the upliftment of the poor. They have established a number of hostels such as the Parikshitlal Ashram Shala, which cares for 107 children from the scavenger community.  Manav Sadhna began its efforts with this Ashram Shala and continues to help support and maintain all of the hostels.

Animal Help Foundation (www.ahfindia.org):

An Ahmedabad-based organization that cares for injured animals and promotes respect for animals through a variety of projects.

 Project Ahimsa (www.projectahimsa.org):

A USA based NGO that aims to bring musical education via classical instruction to students in India.  They have initiated and supported two projects with us in which we take the role of the implementors.

 Sabarmati Harijan Ashram Trust:

This trust operates educational institutions such as the Vinay Mandir and the Primary Teachers College. Manav Sadhna has been involved with the repair, renovation, and building of these complexes and old residential and educational buildings across the Gandhi Ashram with the support of this Trust.

Share and Care Foundation (www.shareandcare.org):

A USA based organization run by people of Indian origin that grants financial support to many NGOs around India.  They continue to support many of our projects and work with us in helping support other NGOs and service efforts.

Vastu-Shilpa Foundation for Studies and Research in Environmental Design (www.vastushilpa.org):

This is an international architectural institute based in Ahmedabad. During the Ludiya Rehabilitation in 2001, we worked very closely with them. Involvement with them continues as they are designing the Community Center in the Tekra. It will be a unique project made entirely out of locally available materials and through voluntary labor of the community and Manav Sadhna.