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About us

Who we are

AEHSAS Foundation is a not-for-profit organization in India, registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860. Established in 2024, AEHSAS is dedicated to catalyzing positive change in underprivileged communities, with a mission to empower marginalized sections across India, ensuring equal access to education, health, opportunities, and social well-being. In India, millions of individuals face marginalization and lack access to necessities. AEHSAS voices their concerns to ensure they can lead secure, dignified lives. Our work ensures access to quality education, addresses environmental issues, livelihood opportunities, healthcare services, and community development programs. We aim to work closely with central and state governments to advocate inclusive policies and their effective implementation.

AEHSAS' initiatives focus on direct interventions in several critical areas: Education, Livelihood Upliftment, Healthcare and Hygiene, Environmental Concerns, and Community Development.

Our commitment

Vision, Mission & Scope

Vision

To build a future-ready, inclusive, and compassionate society where the synergy of human empathy and technological innovation uplifts every life. Our vision is anchored in the principles of education, social justice, sustainability, and opportunity for all.

Mission

To empower underprivileged and marginalised communities through inclusive education, accessible healthcare, environmental protection and cleanliness, sustainable livelihoods, and next-generation skill development. AEHSAS is committed to harnessing both traditional wisdom and frontier technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), to design human-centric, scalable, and resilient solutions that foster equity, dignity, and long-term impact across society.

Scope

AEHSAS Foundation works to uplift underprivileged and marginalized communities by combining traditional community services with the practical use of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence. Our efforts focus on accessible education, basic healthcare, skill development, and community welfare, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. By leveraging AI tools for social good, we aim to make these services more efficient, inclusive, and impactful.

Since 2015

Our Story

What began as a humble effort by a group of students from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 2015–2016 soon grew into a larger movement of service and compassion. Moved by the harsh reality that quality education remained out of reach for many, these young changemakers started collecting small donations from their hostels, neighbourhoods, and acquaintances. With those modest contributions, they funded the education of underprivileged students, provided career counselling, and offered free coaching, all without any formal structure or recognition.

In 2017, this shared effort took its first formal shape with the establishment of The Aligarh Youth Society, giving the growing group a platform to continue serving students and communities while staying rooted in the same spirit of volunteerism and compassion.

Over the years, despite personal challenges and evolving career paths, their commitment never faded. In 2024, that unwavering spirit found a new name: AEHSAS Foundation, where A, E, H, SA, S stand for Awareness, Education, Health, Sustainable Advancement, Sanitisation.

Born out of compassion and driven by purpose, AEHSAS is more than an NGO, it's a growing movement dedicated to uplifting lives and restoring dignity. While education remains at our heart, our mission now extends to healthcare, environmental awareness, skill development, and beyond, with a powerful vision that has evolved from “every child deserves a chance” to “everyone deserves a chance.”

The founding team in 2017 holding The Aligarh Youth Society banner announcing a free coaching programme for entrance tests

What guides us

Our Values

Our values are rooted in our belief that sustainable change begins with dignity, equity, and shared responsibility.

Empowerment Through Access
True empowerment comes from enabling individuals to take charge of their futures through education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities.
Equality for Every Voice
We serve to ensure that no one is left unheard or unseen. Our work uplifts the underrepresented and ensures their inclusion in the larger social framework.
Community-Centred Solutions
We work with communities, not for them. By involving local voices in decision-making, we co-create relevant and lasting solutions.
Transparency and Trust
Accountability is the backbone of our operations. Every action, rupee, and report reflects our commitment to openness and integrity.
Collaboration Over Isolation
We build bridges with governments, educators, health workers, and citizens to drive collective impact and systemic change.
Resilience and Sustainability
We don't believe in temporary fixes. Our programs aim to build lasting capacities in communities, enabling them to thrive long after our work is done.

Meet the people behind the mission