Jethwa Charitable Foundation
Jethwa Charitable Foundation (JF) is a grant-making organization. It was registered on 25 August 2023 as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, 2013 of the Government of India. JF is also registered under the 80G, 12A and NGO Darpan regulations.
JF aims to support government and non-government organizations in achieving their program goals through technical and funding assistance.
JF is committed to supporting humanitarian and development programs. The programs will include emergency relief, recovery, rehabilitation, and development in education, health, livelihoods, child development, women’s empowerment, and similar other sectors in underprivileged communities, especially working with children and women.
JF follows gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) approach in all its work.
About Us
Based on the knowledge and financial resources of its promoters, JF aspires to support the projects and programs that contribute to the achievements of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.
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Vision
One billion children, women and men living at the bottom of the pyramid have improved living standards and increased equality in cultural, social, economic, and governance aspects.
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Mission
Jethwa Foundation exists to accelerate the progress towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the programs of government and non-government organizations through innovations and digital technology by 2030.
This mission will be redefined for the future during the year 2030.
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Goals
1. Work with partner organizations in achieving common program goals through funding and technical support.
2. Create and offer innovative digital platforms that provide children, women, and men equal access to information to help them participate in cultural, socio-economic, and governance activities effectively and efficiently.
3. Promote innovations in basic living standards from food to shelter that significantly raise the quality of life of the children, women, and men living at the bottom of the pyramid.
What We Do
Specific Strategic Activities
Provide human, financial, and intellectual (e.g. software and knowledge products) support to the government and non-government organizations.
Document and disseminate through web portals the -
- • Best leadership practices, and promote local and global leadership that thrive to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
- • Best practices of local leaders (Sarpanches [elected village leaders], Mayors, and head teachers) to promote more effective leadership in governance.
- • Stories, songs, or similar forms of arts that promote inspiring best practices for transformative local and global leadership.
Offer suite of apps that -
- • Strengthens organizational governance, cutting operating costs and increasing effectiveness and efficiency.
- • Helps the organizations conduct their self-assessments and benchmark their health levels (for example, basic organization, innovative organization, strong organization, sustainable organization, etc.). This will help them enhance their organizational capacity, taking it to the next level.
Create mobile web portals with information on government policies and schemes in local languages to offer access to all, especially the people living at the bottom of the pyramid.
Promote volunteering among social work and engineering students to support the above activities.
Mobilize experts in development sectors to contribute to their growth and achievement of the above goals.
Implemented Activities
No Poverty (SDG 1) – We support vulnerable communities through financial aid, food distribution, and livelihood programs to uplift them to prosperity
Donation of Sports Equipment to Slum Children
To encourage children in slum areas to participate in sports and physical activities, we donated sports equipment such as cricket kits, carrom, hula hoops, skipping ropes, and badminton sets. Engaging in sports helps children develop teamwork, discipline, and confidence, contributing to their overall well-being. These activities also provide a constructive outlet for energy and a healthy break from daily challenges. Our initiative aims to nurture their physical health while fostering a sense of joy, community, and empowerment.
Providing Essential School Supplies to Underprivileged Students
Many children in slum areas face financial barriers that prevent them from continuing their education. To address this, we donated essential school items, including uniforms, stationery, and sports uniforms, to ensure they had the resources they needed to attend school regularly. By equipping them with the necessary supplies, we aim to reduce dropout rates and inspire a stronger commitment to learning. This initiative not only supports their academic growth but also instills hope and motivation for a brighter future.
Launch of ‘Manavta Ni Diwali’ – A Diwali (festival of light) Donation Initiative
During Diwali, we introduced a special initiative called "Manavta Ni Diwali," or Diwali of Humanity, near Jubeli Ground, Bhuj city, where individuals could donate their extra clothes, household items, and other necessities. The donated items were then made available to those in need, ensuring that no one had to celebrate the festival in lack.
Empowering Slum Residents through Diwali Entrepreneurship
During the Diwali festival, Jethwa Foundation supported slum residents in starting small businesses by providing materials to sell rangolis, colours, and decorative items. This initiative empowered them financially and encouraged self-reliance. It also helped promote a spirit of entrepreneurship within the community, enabling families to generate income during the festive season. By supporting local livelihoods, we aimed to bring both economic upliftment and festive joy to underprivileged households.
To encourage children in slum areas to participate in sports and physical activities, we donated sports equipment such as cricket kits, carrom, hula hoops, skipping ropes, and badminton sets. Engaging in sports helps children develop teamwork, discipline, and confidence, contributing to their overall well-being. These activities also provide a constructive outlet for energy and a healthy break from daily challenges. Our initiative aims to nurture their physical health while fostering a sense of joy, community, and empowerment.
Many children in slum areas face financial barriers that prevent them from continuing their education. To address this, we donated essential school items, including uniforms, stationery, and sports uniforms, to ensure they had the resources they needed to attend school regularly. By equipping them with the necessary supplies, we aim to reduce dropout rates and inspire a stronger commitment to learning. This initiative not only supports their academic growth but also instills hope and motivation for a brighter future.
During Diwali, we introduced a special initiative called "Manavta Ni Diwali," or Diwali of Humanity, near Jubeli Ground, Bhuj city, where individuals could donate their extra clothes, household items, and other necessities. The donated items were then made available to those in need, ensuring that no one had to celebrate the festival in lack.
During the Diwali festival, Jethwa Foundation supported slum residents in starting small businesses by providing materials to sell rangolis, colours, and decorative items. This initiative empowered them financially and encouraged self-reliance. It also helped promote a spirit of entrepreneurship within the community, enabling families to generate income during the festive season. By supporting local livelihoods, we aimed to bring both economic upliftment and festive joy to underprivileged households.
Zero Hunger (SDG 2) – Our food security initiatives provide meals and nutritional support to underserved populations
Nutritional Support for Pregnant Women
Recognising the vital role of proper nutrition during pregnancy, we distributed nutritious food such as Sukhadi (a local nutritious flour-jaggery-ghee cakes) to pregnant women living in slum areas. In addition to food, we provided bedding to enhance their comfort and overall well-being. This initiative aimed to promote healthier pregnancies and minimize risks associated with inadequate maternal care. By addressing both nutritional and physical needs, we are committed to supporting expectant mothers and ensuring a healthier start for their newborn children during the crucial phase of life.
Recognising the vital role of proper nutrition during pregnancy, we distributed nutritious food such as Sukhadi (a local nutritious flour-jaggery-ghee cakes) to pregnant women living in slum areas. In addition to food, we provided bedding to enhance their comfort and overall well-being. This initiative aimed to promote healthier pregnancies and minimize risks associated with inadequate maternal care. By addressing both nutritional and physical needs, we are committed to supporting expectant mothers and ensuring a healthier start for their newborn children during the crucial phase of life.
Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3) – We provide healthcare resources, and promote mental health awareness
Providing Beddings to Elderly and Poor Individuals
To support elderly individuals living in slum areas, we distributed bedding to ensure they have a warm and comfortable place to sleep, especially during the cold winter months. This initiative aimed to shield them from harsh weather conditions and enhance their overall quality of life. By addressing such fundamental needs, we endeavored to bring not just physical comfort but also a sense of dignity, compassion, and belonging to one of the most vulnerable and often overlooked segments of society.
Safety Measures for Padayatries of Matanomadh
Thousands of Padyatris (pilgrims) walk to Mata No Madh (Deity’s temple) every year, often traveling long distances on foot, including during the night and early hours in the dark. This increases their vulnerability to road accidents due to low visibility. To enhance their safety, we provided radium stickers for their backs or bag packs, making them easily visible to motorists and other vehicle drivers. This small yet impactful initiative played a crucial role in preventing accidents and ensuring a safer journey for the pilgrims.
Free Rides for Slum Children during Yax Mela (local fair) at Madhapar
To bring joy and happiness to underprivileged children, we arranged free rides for them at the Yax Mela in Madhapar, addressing their right to play. This initiative offered the children a chance to experience fun and excitement—something many of them rarely enjoy. By giving them a day filled with laughter and new experiences, we aimed to create cherished memories and a sense of inclusion during the festive celebration.
To support elderly individuals living in slum areas, we distributed bedding to ensure they have a warm and comfortable place to sleep, especially during the cold winter months. This initiative aimed to shield them from harsh weather conditions and enhance their overall quality of life. By addressing such fundamental needs, we endeavored to bring not just physical comfort but also a sense of dignity, compassion, and belonging to one of the most vulnerable and often overlooked segments of society.
Thousands of Padyatris (pilgrims) walk to Mata No Madh (Deity’s temple) every year, often traveling long distances on foot, including during the night and early hours in the dark. This increases their vulnerability to road accidents due to low visibility. To enhance their safety, we provided radium stickers for their backs or bag packs, making them easily visible to motorists and other vehicle drivers. This small yet impactful initiative played a crucial role in preventing accidents and ensuring a safer journey for the pilgrims.
To bring joy and happiness to underprivileged children, we arranged free rides for them at the Yax Mela in Madhapar, addressing their right to play. This initiative offered the children a chance to experience fun and excitement—something many of them rarely enjoy. By giving them a day filled with laughter and new experiences, we aimed to create cherished memories and a sense of inclusion during the festive celebration.
Quality Education (SDG 4) – We empower underprivileged children and youth through scholarships, skill development programs, and access to learning resources
Sponsoring a Teacher’s Salary at RTO Hindi Medium School No 14, Bhuj city
RTO Hindi Medium School in Bhuj, serving 350 students from slum areas, has been grappling with a severe shortage of teaching staff—only two teachers and one principal managing the entire student body as well as the school administration. To help alleviate this burden and improve the quality of education, Jethwa Foundation committed to sponsoring the salary of one additional teacher during 2024-2025. This support aims to reduce the high student-teacher ratio (for example 1 teacher to 200 students), enhance learning outcomes, and provide a more supportive and effective educational environment for the underserved children.
Collaboration with School Principals to Encourage Girls' Education
Our team met with school principals and successfully convinced them to visit slum areas to interact with the families. These visits played a crucial role in spreading awareness about the importance of girls' education, breaking down cultural and social barriers that often hinder their enrollment in school. As a result, there was a noticeable increase in school enrollments among the girls, empowering them with the opportunity to learn and build a better future. This initiative not only promoted education but also fostered a stronger sense of community engagement and support for gender equality.
RTO Hindi Medium School in Bhuj, serving 350 students from slum areas, has been grappling with a severe shortage of teaching staff—only two teachers and one principal managing the entire student body as well as the school administration. To help alleviate this burden and improve the quality of education, Jethwa Foundation committed to sponsoring the salary of one additional teacher during 2024-2025. This support aims to reduce the high student-teacher ratio (for example 1 teacher to 200 students), enhance learning outcomes, and provide a more supportive and effective educational environment for the underserved children.
Our team met with school principals and successfully convinced them to visit slum areas to interact with the families. These visits played a crucial role in spreading awareness about the importance of girls' education, breaking down cultural and social barriers that often hinder their enrollment in school. As a result, there was a noticeable increase in school enrollments among the girls, empowering them with the opportunity to learn and build a better future. This initiative not only promoted education but also fostered a stronger sense of community engagement and support for gender equality.
Gender Equality (SDG 5) – We work towards empowering women and girls through education, vocational training, and advocacy programs
Counselling and Motivating Girls for School Enrolment
Through our counselling sessions, with the support of the school principal, we motivated the women and men to continue their girls’ education. Our team worked closely with the girls and their parents to help them overcome societal and financial barriers, ensuring that these obstacles did not prevent them from securing a place in school.
Through our counselling sessions, with the support of the school principal, we motivated the women and men to continue their girls’ education. Our team worked closely with the girls and their parents to help them overcome societal and financial barriers, ensuring that these obstacles did not prevent them from securing a place in school.
Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7) – Our projects promote renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient practices for underserved communities
Donation of Renewable Energy Kits (Solar Panels) to Widows
To promote sustainable living and reduce dependency on conventional electricity, we donated two renewable energy kits consisting of solar panels to widows living at Kharsra Ground slum area and Leva Patel slum area in Bhuj. This helped them access reliable energy for basic household needs and increase their self-reliance and reduce their expenses.
To promote sustainable living and reduce dependency on conventional electricity, we donated two renewable energy kits consisting of solar panels to widows living at Kharsra Ground slum area and Leva Patel slum area in Bhuj. This helped them access reliable energy for basic household needs and increase their self-reliance and reduce their expenses.
Disaster Response
The devastating Biparjoy cyclone displaced many families, leaving them without shelter and basic necessities. Jethwa Foundation stepped in to support those affected, particularly individuals living in the slum area near Yax Mandir in Madhapar village. We helped them find safe shelter during the cyclone, assisted in reconstructing their damaged huts, and provided essential food supplies. Our swift and compassionate response ensured that families had a roof over their heads and the sustenance they needed to survive and recover during this challenging time.
The devastating Biparjoy cyclone displaced many families, leaving them without shelter and basic necessities. Jethwa Foundation stepped in to support those affected, particularly individuals living in the slum area near Yax Mandir in Madhapar village. We helped them find safe shelter during the cyclone, assisted in reconstructing their damaged huts, and provided essential food supplies. Our swift and compassionate response ensured that families had a roof over their heads and the sustenance they needed to survive and recover during this challenging time.
Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6) – We ensure sanitation facilities, and hygiene awareness programs
Working Towards Portable Toilets in Slum Areas:
Lack of sanitation facilities remains a major concern in slum communities. Jethwa Foundation has started working towards the design of portable toilets (yet to be implemented) to improve hygiene and sanitation in these areas, ensuring better health and safety for residents.
Working Towards Portable Toilets in Slum Areas:
Lack of sanitation facilities remains a major concern in slum communities. Jethwa Foundation has started working towards the design of portable toilets (yet to be implemented) to improve hygiene and sanitation in these areas, ensuring better health and safety for residents.
Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11) – We advocate eco–friendly urban development and community-based solutions for sustainable living
Donation of Two Folding Shelters to Widows
Two widows, one each from Kharsara ground and Leva Patel slum areas in Bhuj city who were struggling with unstable tarpaulin shelters were provided with sturdy, folding shelters to ensure they had a safe and secure place to live. This initiative improved their living conditions and gave them a sense of dignity. (The idea of folding shelters, which can be assembled and disassembled within an hour, was introduced considering the migratory nature of the community and lack of land ownership).
Encouraging Portable Housing Solutions:
We actively motivated people living in temporary tarpaulin huts to consider building portable houses. By educating them about cost-effective and sustainable housing solutions, we aimed to improve their quality of life and provide them with long-term stability.
Strengthening Community Relationships through Leadership Visits
The president, founder, and key promoters of Jethwa Foundation personally visited slum areas to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by residents. These visits allowed our leadership team to connect directly with the community, listen to their concerns, and witness their living conditions firsthand. This hands-on approach not only helped us build trust and transparency but also enabled us to design and implement solutions that are genuinely responsive to the community’s unique needs.
Two widows, one each from Kharsara ground and Leva Patel slum areas in Bhuj city who were struggling with unstable tarpaulin shelters were provided with sturdy, folding shelters to ensure they had a safe and secure place to live. This initiative improved their living conditions and gave them a sense of dignity. (The idea of folding shelters, which can be assembled and disassembled within an hour, was introduced considering the migratory nature of the community and lack of land ownership).
Encouraging Portable Housing Solutions:
We actively motivated people living in temporary tarpaulin huts to consider building portable houses. By educating them about cost-effective and sustainable housing solutions, we aimed to improve their quality of life and provide them with long-term stability.
The president, founder, and key promoters of Jethwa Foundation personally visited slum areas to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by residents. These visits allowed our leadership team to connect directly with the community, listen to their concerns, and witness their living conditions firsthand. This hands-on approach not only helped us build trust and transparency but also enabled us to design and implement solutions that are genuinely responsive to the community’s unique needs.
Funding
The main source of our funding is the donation by Jethwa Foundation’s promoters and founders.
Work is done through promoting internship and voluntarism as well.
Our Team
Jipsy Somaiya
NGO Advisor
Jipsy Somaiya, NGO Advisor with Jethwa Foundation, is a Digital Technology and Communication expert. She has worked as a research, documentation and teaching professional for eight years with a university and an NGO in Kutch (Gujarat state, India). She has a masters in Software Engineering. Click here for her full profile.
Nidhi Jeshthi
Primary Teacher
Founders
Jayshreeba Jethwa
A devoted housewife and a dedicated humanitarian. Throughout the journey, spanning three countries and numerous travels, Jayshreeba’s compassionate heart has been drawn to the plight of the underprivileged, particularly children. She established Jethwa Foundation with a vision to uplift the less fortunate by offering them opportunities for a better future.
Prakashba Jadeja
A compassionate leader who cares for the disadvantaged. Prakashba Jadeja has served as a Municipal Councillor of Bhuj city (Gujarat, India), demonstrating her leadership in helping the people. With an ambition to help the marginalized and vulnerable people, she is always eager to take initiative, mobilize resources, and lead others.
Promoters
Ghanshyam Jethwa
An international consultant, senior leader, and author of the book, "Be The Leader: Follow Your Inner Voice." Ghanshyam Jethwa has over 15 years of experience working as a senior leader in his over 30 years of career working with international organizations such as UNICEF, Save the Children, Oxfam, Caritas, and Aga Khan Rural Support Program. Click here for his full profile.
Dharmvir Jethwa
An associate manager at a pharmaceutical consulting company, equipped with a degree in Computer Science. With a profound love for computer programming, Dharmvir constantly brings forth innovative perspectives. Educated in diverse cultural settings across multiple countries and driven by his parents' philanthropic ethos, he possesses a deep-seated compassion for contributing to society's well-being. Click here for his full profile.
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