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Government Recognised Charitable Trust • Since 1991

Every Child Deserves
a Family

33+ years of care, love, and transformation — supporting abandoned children and vulnerable women across Maharashtra.

33+
Years of Service
300+
Children in Loving Homes
1000+
Lives Transformed
5+
Countries — India & Abroad
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Children at Adhar Trust
300+
Children adopted
into loving homes

Founded on Love,
Driven by Purpose

Adhar Charitable Trust was founded by Mr. Khadiwale Vaidya, a renowned Ayurveda practitioner and philanthropist, with a mission to bring hope to those who need it most.

  • Started with a Poli Bhaji Kendra and a community daycare centre
  • Government-recognised charitable trust (non-aided), run by the Khadiwale family
  • Over 300 children placed in loving homes across India and abroad
  • Supports abandoned children, orphans, and vulnerable women
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Our Areas of Care

From the moment a child arrives at Adhar, they are surrounded by warmth, education, and unconditional love.

Child care

Child Care & Shelter

Providing a safe, nurturing home environment for abandoned and orphaned children with 24/7 care.

Education

Education & Development

Ensuring every child receives quality education, skill training, and emotional development support.

Healthcare and nutrition for children

Healthcare & Nutrition

Regular health check-ups, nutritious meals, and medical support for every child in our care.

Adoption

Legal Adoption

Facilitating legal adoption processes, connecting children with loving families across India and abroad.

Give a Child Their Forever Family

Over 300 children have found their forever families through Adhar's legal adoption programme — in India and across the world. Every adoption is a story of hope reborn.

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Every Child Has a Story

Behind every statistic is a real child — with a name, a smile, and a future. Here are a few of their journeys.

Sharu's story

Sharu's Story

Sharu arrived at Adhar at just 3 years old, visually impaired and left in our care by her parents. Despite her challenges, she grew into a bright and joyful child, and was soon adopted by a loving family in the United States. Today she is thriving, surrounded by warmth, opportunity, and a future full of promise.

Preeti's story

Preeti's Story

Preeti was brought to Adhar at just 2 days old. She grew into a healthy, cheerful little girl under the care of our team. At just one and a half years old, she was adopted by a wonderful family in the United Kingdom, beginning a beautiful new chapter filled with love, laughter, and endless possibilities.

Swati's story

Swati's Story

Swati came to Adhar when she was just 3 days old, underweight, malnourished, and with hearing difficulties. Our team provided round-the-clock care, and through dedicated speech therapy, her hearing improved remarkably. At 2 years old, she found her forever family in the United States, who gave her the love and stability every child deserves.

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Your organisation's CSR contribution directly transforms the lives of children who need it most. Together, we can build a better tomorrow.

80G Tax Exemption

All donations are eligible for 80G income tax exemption under the Income Tax Act.

Full Transparency & Reporting

Detailed impact reports, site visits, and complete fund utilisation statements.

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Stories that Inspire

Words from the families, donors, and volunteers who have been part of this journey.

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Adhar Charitable Trust changed our lives. We had almost given up hope of building a family, and then we found our son through their adoption programme. The entire process was transparent, caring, and beautifully guided.

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Rajesh & Sunita Mehta
Adoptive Parents, Pune
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Volunteering at Adhar has been the most rewarding experience of my life. The children there are full of love and resilience. The staff treats them like family. My weekends here have given me a perspective I'll carry forever.

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Priya Kulkarni
Volunteer, Pune
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Our company has been a CSR partner with Adhar for three years. The impact reports are thorough, the team is incredibly dedicated, and we can see the direct change our contribution makes. A truly trustworthy organisation.

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Amit Shah
CSR Head, Pune-based IT Firm

Your ₹500 Can Change
a Child's World

Every rupee you donate goes directly towards food, education, healthcare, and hope for a child who has no one else. Be their hero today.