AboutDAWN Daksh Foundation
DAWN Daksh Foundation is a research-driven, technology-enabled social enterprise committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and empowerment for India’s most vulnerable populations—especially Persons with Disabilities, Dalits, Adivasis, and women.
As a Section 8 not-for-profit company, the Foundation works at the intersection of policy, data, and grassroots innovation to eliminate structural barriers in access to information, services, and entitlements.
The Octagon of Community Development
The eight essential pillars of community development with intersectionality and interconnectedness of these initiatives in fostering a holistic approach to community empowerment and support.
Health and Well-being Programs
Promoting preventive healthcare, nutrition, maternal and child well-being, and mental health awareness to create healthier, resilient communities, mental health counselling, and home-based care for persons with disabilities.
Legal Aid and Advocacy
Promoting justice and equality by providing legal aid, protecting rights, access to justice, and rights-based advocacy to ensure equality and protection and amplifying community voices to fight discrimination and secure entitlements.
Building a Supportive Network
Creating resilient community networks of mentors, allies, and partners that foster solidarity, collaboration, and long-term social capital for marginalized groups.
Economic Empowerment and Livelihood
Fostering sustainable livelihoods through skill development, entrepreneurship support, and structured mentorship programs that guide youth, women, and PwD toward economic independence.
Advocacy and Policy Change
Engaging with policymakers, institutions, and civil society to influence reforms that strengthen social protection, equity, inclusive governance and rights for vulnerable communities.
Empowerment Through Technology
Bridging the digital divide by expanding access to e-learning, assistive technologies, digital literacy, and innovative tools that enable inclusion and progress.
Cultural Empowerment and Pride
Celebrating indigenous identities and traditions through art, language, and cultural revival—building confidence, belonging, and intergenerational pride.
Education and Skill Development Programs
Building strong foundations through early childhood care, quality education, digital learning hubs, vocational training, and AI-driven career guidance—preparing communities for a future of opportunities.
What We Do
Foundation acts as the community-facing platform directly engaging with Vulnerable Sections for on-the-ground mobilization, empowerment, and service delivery. It focuses on community capacity-building, social welfare, and legal advocacy.
Knowledge Hub
Links to major resources
