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ROOTED IN PIMPRI, PUNE

Protecting nature.
Serving humanity.

प्रकृति की रक्षा, मानवता की सेवा

A community coming together for greener surroundings, brighter futures for children, and dignity for our elders.

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Small acts of care.
A shared responsibility.

Shwas Foundation volunteers planting a sapling together at Alandi
ALANDI • 15 AUGUST 2026A greener tomorrow
starts with us.
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WHO WE ARE

Every breath.
Every life.
Worth caring for.

Shwas means “breath”. It reminds us that life depends on nature—and on each other.

Shwas Foundation is a volunteer-driven social welfare initiative based in Pimpri, Pune. We bring members, volunteers, and local residents together to protect the environment and support people in our community.

Our vision

A greener, more caring society where every child has the support to learn and every elder lives with dignity and companionship.

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OUR FOCUS

Care that reaches
across generations.

Our mission connects a healthier environment with a more caring community.

01 / NATURE

Plant. Nurture.
Protect.

We plant trees with community participation, tag them for monitoring, and care for them as they grow into lasting green cover.

Our plantation drive
02 / CHILDREN

Help young
minds flourish.

Our mission is to support students in Zilla Parishad schools with the resources and encouragement they need to continue learning with confidence.

Our school visit ↗
03 / ELDERS

Dignity. Care.
Companionship.

We are committed to reaching out to senior citizens in care centres with support, respect, and time spent together.

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OUR COMMUNITY IN ACTION

47 saplings.
One shared beginning.

A day of service to nature, marking Independence Day in Alandi.

Foundation members with Maulivan tree information leaflets beside a newly planted sapling
Foundation members at the Alandi plantation drive.

15 AUGUST 2026 · ALANDI, PUNE

Growing together,
with the Maulivan group.

Foundation members, Maulivan volunteers, and local residents planted 47 Banyan and Jamun saplings on a hillside opposite Gajanan Maharaj Mandir.

Saplings were tagged with Maulivan identification plates to support future monitoring and care. A Sanskar workshop also explored the science and cultural significance of tree plantation.

47Saplings planted
2Species: Banyan & Jamun
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OUR WORK IN ACTION · 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

Showing up.
Sharing a little care.

A school visit bringing Shwas Foundation members, teachers, and children together.

Watch moments from the school visit. Use the player controls for sound and full-screen viewing.

SUPPORTING CHILDREN

Practical support.
A personal connection.

Shwas Foundation members distributed water bottles to children during a visit to a Zilla Parishad school. These moments capture the welcome from teachers, the distribution, and time spent together.

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A collage of the school welcome, teachers, foundation members, and students
A collage of the school welcome, teachers, foundation members, and students.
Students holding their water bottles in the school courtyard
Students holding their water bottles in the school courtyard.
Foundation members handing water bottles to children
Foundation members handing water bottles to children.
Teachers welcoming foundation members as students gather in the courtyard
Teachers welcoming foundation members as students gather in the courtyard.
Children holding their new water bottles
Children holding their new water bottles.
A foundation member distributing a water bottle to a student
A foundation member distributing a water bottle to a student.
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OUR PEOPLE

Local people.
Shared purpose.

Meet the trustees behind Shwas Foundation.

A group portrait of the Shwas Foundation team against a green leafy backdrop
Shwas Foundation team members sitting together on a green hillside

Narasimhulu Anjanaiah Dasari

Chairman

Dilipkumar Trikambhai Tarak

Vice-Chairman

Dr. Sunil Pandit Mahajan

Secretary

Ramkishan Ganeshlal Agrawal

Treasurer

Krishnan Konath Alvalappil

Member

Nitesh Babulal Sutar

Member

Aditya Mafatlal Patel

Member

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A newly planted sapling on the green hillside at Alandi

MAKE ROOM FOR SERVICE

A little of your time.
A lasting difference.

Our work grows through members, volunteers, and neighbours who care. Membership is open to adults aged 18 and above with an interest in social work, subject to Executive Committee approval.

Bring your ideas, participate in community activities, and help us care for nature and one another.

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