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Our Vision
Dev Shanti Charitable Trust is a non-profit organization in India that operates based on four pillars: Indian heritage, Indian values, parental blessings, and public welfare. It is officially registered under the Charitable and Religious Trusts Act of 1920. The trust is dedicated to improving the quality of life for disadvantaged individuals by addressing their needs and providing care.
Mission Statement
Responsible Humanitarianism
Providing aid to impoverished and distressed individuals while practicing restraint in the use of personal assets.
Community-Driven Development
Recognizing indigenous resources, empowering local leaders, and ensuring efficient utilization of these assets for the betterment and progress of the community.
Cooperative Empowerment
Facilitating socio-economic advancement by organizing and uniting impoverished individuals through the establishment of cooperative groups.
Health and Nutrition development
Health and Nutrition development aims to improve the overall well-being of individuals and communities by implementing comprehensive programs
Community-Driven Development
Recognizing indigenous resources, empowering local leaders, and ensuring efficient utilization of these assets for the betterment and progress of the community.
Our Values
Passion and commitment for the rights of Indigenous children so they can have the same opportunities as non-Indigenous children
A belief in the power of literacy as the most powerful tool we have to unlocking doors and conquering poverty
Empowerment of others so that they have the confidence and self determination to make choices and achieve their personal goals
A belief that all learning must be tailored to suit the environment and circumstances of regional communities
A spirit of belonging, community, cooperation and active participation in the delivery of all activities
A belief in the ability of Indigenous culture to inspire and guide Indigenous learning
A belief in the importance of parent and community adult engagement in learning as a pathway to improving school outcomes
A belief that all activities must be delivered in a manner that promotes learning in an enjoyable, engaging and safe environment
"Serving society is not a burden; it's the creation of a positive impact on humanity."
Our History
From The Start
My childhood memories of assisting my grandparents in serving meals and playing with underprivileged children left a lasting impact on me. These experiences became the foundation of my desire to give back to society and remain connected to my roots and values. Despite going to Australia for my undergraduate studies in Information Technology at Harvard and pursuing an additional year specializing in e-business at Deakin University, my heart always yearned to serve my community.
After completing my education, I began working at St. Vincent de Paul in Australia, which further instilled in me the importance of serving others and contributing to the welfare of society. This led me to conceive the idea of starting an NGO to work in India, driven by the desire to serve its people. With the vision of ‘dev’ and ‘Shanti’ as the pioneers of serving the people of India, I established the Dev Shanti Charitable Trust in 2011.
Serving the community has been a heritage in my family, and over the past ten years, Dev Shanti Charitable Trust has made a significant impact. Our organization focuses on helping underprivileged children, students, and the elderly in various areas of Vadodara, India. Throughout the years, we have served hundreds of families and fulfilled their needs. This brief summary provides an overview of our journey so far.
Founders & Trustee
MD & CEO
Mihirbhai G Desai
Founder
Devyani Desai
Trustee
Geetaben Desai
Bharat Desai
Mehul Tridevi
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