Ladli Foundation Trust

Ladli Foundation is an emerging international NGO committed to creating a gender-responsive and equitable society by addressing women's health issues in developing nations. Known for its effective grassroots endeavors and innovative social initiatives, the organization has uplifted underserved and disadvantaged women. Having directly impacted over 2.7 million lives, Ladli Foundation has not only been applauded by dignitaries and sector experts but has also earned recognition from the United Nations.

Currently, the organization is tackling critical social challenges and promoting sustainable development goals in India through its Social Internship Program (SIP) and many more other such programmes. The SIP program has engaged and added value to 116,000 youth interns and volunteers, enhancing their skills and enabling them to contribute meaningfully to society..

With a resolute commitment to fostering change, we specialize in implementing impactful programs across Health, Education, WaSH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Social Protection, Livelihood, and the Prevention of Drug Abuse and Crime. Our efforts are dedicated to empowering the most vulnerable populations in urban and rural slums, with a particular focus on adolescent girls and women. We address critical areas such as health and hygiene, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), maternal and child health (MCH), immunization, and mental health.

The organization has been granted a special consultative status by the United Nations ECOSOC and has been honored with the National Award by the Government of India. This recognition is a result of its impactful social innovations, which are rooted in an action-research model aimed at promoting sustainable living in alignment with the UN SDGs.

At the national level in India, the organization collaborates closely with a team of highly skilled grassroots-level social workers, working in tandem with government authorities. Through an effective community outreach and sustainable approach, it is making tangible changes. Moreover, the organization is actively engaged in strategic partnerships, including with USAID, Union & State Governments in India to enhance the coverage of Routine Immunization, Covid-19 vaccination, and Eradication of Tuberculosis in India.

During the 65th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the organization received recognition from the UN Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, for its advocacy in prioritizing Women's Health and the elimination of Child Marriages in developing countries as part of the efforts to achieve Gender Equality (SDG5).

On an international scale, its subsidiary "Ladli Foundation USA," operating as a 501 (C)(3) non-profit corporation, is diligently working in the United States to contribute to the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.