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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.

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33+
Years of Service
300+
Children in Loving Homes
1000+
Lives Transformed
2
Countries — India & Abroad
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Children at Adhar Trust
300+
Children adopted
into loving homes
Our Story

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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What We Do

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

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.

Adoption Programme

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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Home Study
Legal Process
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Partnership

Partner with Us
for Greater Impact

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.

Brand Association

Co-branding opportunities and recognition across our communication channels.

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Voices of Hope

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.

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