Empowering Rural Bharat Through Skills, Culture & Enterprise

Building a self-reliant India where traditions thrive and communities prosper

From Bihar's villages to global markets - we're transforming lives through dignified work

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12,000+

Lives Impacted

1,500+

Women Trained

₹8,000+

Average Monthly Income

35+

Grassroots Partners

75%

Employment Success Rate

Our Mission

Vanadih Bharat Foundation transforms rural and tribal communities through skill development, cultural preservation, and sustainable enterprise creation. We believe every village has the potential to thrive while honoring its heritage.

Our Story: From Forest to Future

The name Vanadih draws from our roots in forest communities (Vana) while representing our potential to scale dignity and opportunity across India. Founded as a Section 8 nonprofit, we emerged from years of grassroots work through organizations like Lok Sevak Sansthan.

Our Approach: Beyond Charity to Empowerment

We don't just provide aid - we build sustainable enterprises. Our training-to-market model ensures every program participant becomes an entrepreneur, not just a beneficiary.

Our 5-Phase Model:

  1. Community Engagement - Deep local needs assessment
  2. Skill Development - Intensive, practical training programs
  3. Enterprise Incubation - Business support and infrastructure
  4. Market Linkage - Connecting products to buyers
  5. Sustainability - Community ownership and expansion

What We Do - 4 Pillars

We work across four interconnected sectors to create holistic livelihood opportunities

🧵 Textiles & Traditional Crafts

Reviving Manjusha art, handloom weaving, and natural dyeing while connecting artisans to modern markets.

Key Initiatives:

  • Manjusha Art Revival: Training 200+ women artists in authentic techniques
  • Natural Dye Workshops: Using local plants for eco-friendly coloring
  • Handloom Cooperatives: Community-owned weaving centers

Success Story: Kamala Devi from Bhagalpur now exports her Manjusha artwork to 15 countries and leads a collective of 50 women artists.

🌾 Food Processing & Nutrition

Converting local produce into market-ready products, from millet snacks to herbal health items.

Key Programs:

  • Millet Value Addition: Processing traditional grains into ready-to-eat products
  • Forest Produce Processing: Converting mahua, sal seeds into commercial products
  • Organic Certification Support: Helping farmers achieve organic standards

Success Story: The Gaya Women's Food Collective now supplies organic millet products to 200+ retail stores.

🏥 Community Health & Wellness

Training women as health ambassadors who bridge the healthcare gap in rural areas.

Key Programs:

  • Swasthya Sakhi Program: Training women as certified community health workers
  • Health Education Initiatives: Workshops on hygiene, nutrition, family planning
  • Wellness Entrepreneurship: Health service micro-enterprises

Impact: Our health workers have conducted 15,000+ health screenings and reduced infant mortality by 40%.

🎭 Cultural Industries & Heritage

Preserving folk arts, traditional music, and tribal cuisine while creating sustainable livelihoods.

Key Programs:

  • Folk Performance Collectives: Training musicians, dancers, storytellers
  • Heritage Tourism Development: Authentic cultural experiences for visitors
  • Cultural Documentation: Recording oral histories and traditional practices

Success Story: The Bhojpur Folk Collective now performs at international festivals and has documented 50+ traditional songs.

Our Impact - Transforming Lives, Building Futures

Real Change, Measured Results

12,000+

Individuals Impacted

1,500+

Women Trained Across All Programs

₹8,000+

Average Monthly Income Generated

35+

Grassroots Partner Organizations

75%

Employment Success Rate

20+

Districts Covered Across Bihar

Success Stories

Sunita Devi - From Struggle to Success

Bhagalpur, Bihar

"Before Vanadih, I struggled to feed my three children. My husband's farm income was never enough. Today, I run a textile business employing 15 women from my village. We've trained over 100 women in Manjusha art, and our products reach customers in Delhi, Mumbai, and even Germany."

Income Growth: ₹2,000 to ₹25,000 monthly

Community Impact: 15 direct jobs created, 100+ women trained

Manoj Kumar - Health Hero

Gaya, Bihar

"My wife Meera became a Swasthya Sakhi through Vanadih's program. She now serves 8 villages, conducts regular health camps, and earns ₹15,000 monthly. Infant mortality in our area has dropped significantly, and families trust her expertise."

Health Impact: 2,000+ families served, 40% reduction in infant mortality

Economic Impact: Sustainable healthcare enterprise established

Transform Rural Bharat - 30+ Impact Microprojects

Join the Movement - ₹20 Lakh Can Change Everything

Every microproject impacts 200-300 lives directly and transforms entire communities. Choose your project, fund the change, see the impact.

₹6+ Crores

Total Investment Opportunity

10,000+

Lives Transformed Goal

4 States

Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha

4 Sectors

Textiles, Food Processing, Healthcare, Cultural Heritage

Featured Projects

Manjusha Art Revival Center
🟢 FULLY FUNDED

Project #001: Manjusha Art Revival Center

Bhagalpur, Bihar

Investment: ₹20 Lakhs | Duration: 3 Years

Impact: 60 women artists trained, ₹50 lakh annual art sales

Current Progress: 45 artists active, international export partnerships established

Handloom Weaving Cooperative
🔵 75% FUNDED

₹5 Lakhs Still Needed

Project #002: Handloom Weaving Cooperative

Darbhanga, Bihar

Investment: ₹20 Lakhs | Duration: 3 Years

Impact: 40 weavers, 5 community looms, traditional pattern preservation

Be the Completion Partner: Fund the remaining ₹5 lakhs and get full co-branding

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Women's Tailoring Enterprise
🔴 SEEKING FUNDING

Full ₹20 Lakhs Needed

Project #004: Women's Tailoring Enterprise

Jamui, Bihar

Investment: ₹20 Lakhs | Duration: 3 Years

Impact: 50 women trained, 200+ garments monthly production, school uniform contracts

Opportunity: Full project ownership, complete branding rights

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Why Partner With Us?

Proven Impact Model

5+ years of grassroots experience, 75% employment success rate, transparent reporting

Scalable Solutions

Replicable program models, ready-to-deploy project portfolios, multi-sector expertise

Cultural Authenticity

Deep community relationships, respect for traditional knowledge, sustainable development

Complete Partnership Support

Dedicated partnership management, regular impact reporting, co-branding opportunities

CSR Partnership Opportunities

Ready-to-Fund Projects - ₹15-30 Lakhs Each

Women's Textile Enterprise Hub

Investment: ₹25 lakhs | Duration: 18 months

  • Train 100 women in advanced textile skills
  • Establish 5 community production centers
  • Create sustainable supply chains
  • Generate ₹50 lakh annual revenue
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Rural Health Entrepreneur Program

Investment: ₹20 lakhs | Duration: 24 months

  • Train 50 women as community health workers
  • Establish 10 health service points
  • Conduct 5,000+ health screenings
  • Impact 2,000+ families
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Support Our Mission

Join us in building a stronger Bharat. Your support of ₹20L per project can create lasting change in rural communities.

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