OUR PROJECTS
Building healthier, aware, empowered and socially responsible communities through participation and service.
OUR COMMUNITY
Sadguru Shri Baba Maharaj Rugnaseva Pratishthan, Dhule, is a community-oriented voluntary organisation established in 2008.
For the past 18 years, the organisation has worked continuously for the welfare and development of society through its three core pillars:
Its community initiatives are designed to reach poor, needy, tribal, rural, urban underserved and socially disadvantaged populations.
Through community participation, awareness, health services, education, counselling, women's empowerment and value-based programmes, the Pratishthan seeks to promote a healthier, more aware, empowered and socially responsible society.
01 · HEALTHCARE
The organisation regularly conducts and supports medical outreach activities for communities with limited access to healthcare.
02 · DENTAL HEALTH
Dental healthcare is an important component of the organisation's community service activities.
Through the leadership and participation of Dr. Soham Prasad Bhandari, Dental Surgeon, the organisation has conducted oral health awareness and dental service activities.
03 · INCLUSION
The organisation has undertaken several initiatives for tribal and socially vulnerable communities, particularly in Nandurbar, Thane, Murbad and Shahapur.
These initiatives aim to reduce barriers related to poverty, geographical isolation and limited access to essential services.
04 · VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES
Special community service and health initiatives are organised for vulnerable communities affected by sickle cell disease, particularly in tribal areas.
05 · EMPOWERMENT
Women's empowerment is one of the major community initiatives of the organisation.
Regular workshops, meetings and awareness programmes are organised through women's colleges, girls' schools, women's groups, Self-Help Groups and community organisations.
Special attention is given to socially disadvantaged women, including widowed, deserted and marginalised women.
06 · EDUCATION
The organisation supports students from economically disadvantaged and tribal communities.
Through the efforts of trustees and volunteers, assistance is provided to students, particularly those living in hostels and remote areas.
The initiative reflects the organisation's commitment to ensuring that economic and geographical disadvantages do not become barriers to education.
07 · YOUTH
The Pratishthan has conducted community-based programmes for students and young people for the last 18 years.
08 · AWARENESS
The organisation has consistently conducted HIV/AIDS awareness programmes, particularly for students and young people.
09 · HUMANITARIAN SERVICE
The organisation promotes voluntary humanitarian donation through community awareness programmes.
Dr. Ashwini Prasad Bhandari has been actively associated with body donation awareness since 2003. Through community awareness and counselling, hundreds of people have voluntarily pledged for donation.
10 · SUPPORT
The organisation provides guidance and counselling support to individuals and families facing personal and social difficulties.
The objective is to provide timely guidance, emotional support and positive direction to individuals facing difficult circumstances.
11 · WELL-BEING
The organisation has expanded its community initiatives to include stress management and workplace well-being.
Programmes are organised for private-sector employees, corporate employees, officers, professionals, students and community groups.
12 · SENIOR CITIZENS
The organisation works in association with senior citizens' associations and community groups.
Senior citizens are encouraged to remain active participants in community welfare and social awareness initiatives.
13 · ENVIRONMENT
The organisation promotes environmental responsibility by integrating community participation with cultural and spiritual activities.
14 · SOCIAL JUSTICE
The organisation has conducted awareness programmes on important social concerns.
15 · CULTURE & VALUES
The organisation uses spirituality and Indian cultural traditions as instruments for community development and moral awareness.
These programmes aim to strengthen humanity, moral values, compassion, social harmony, family values, service-mindedness and positive life principles.
Special efforts are made to inspire young people to adopt a disciplined, responsible and value-based approach to life.
OUR APPROACH
Taking services and awareness programmes to tribal, rural, poor and socially disadvantaged communities.
Promoting preventive healthcare, early diagnosis, awareness and timely guidance.
Working with schools, colleges, women's groups, Self-Help Groups, senior citizens' associations and social organisations.
Bringing together medical professionals, dental surgeons, legal professionals, engineers, corporate professionals, social workers and volunteers.
Combining physical health, education, mental well-being and spiritual values for holistic community development.
2008 — 2026
Establishment of community outreach through health, education and spiritual programmes.
Expansion of youth awareness, health education, tribal outreach and campaigns against female foeticide.
Increased community health activities, women's empowerment, HIV/AIDS awareness and educational programmes.
Strengthening of tribal outreach, donation awareness, counselling and youth development programmes.
Preventive health awareness, community support, stress management and assistance during public health challenges.
Expansion of dental health, oral cancer awareness, women's empowerment and educational support initiatives.
Increased focus on underserved communities, sickle cell support, corporate stress management and community health.
Continuation and integration of healthcare, dental care, education, counselling, empowerment, environmental action and value-based community development.
OVERALL IMPACT
Over the last 18 years, the community initiatives of Sadguru Shri Baba Maharaj Rugnaseva Pratishthan have created a platform for the integration of:
The organisation continues to work towards improving the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved communities through service, awareness, empowerment and community participation.
OUR BELIEF
Sadguru Shri Baba Maharaj Rugnaseva Pratishthan believes that sustainable community development can only be achieved when healthcare, education, social justice, emotional well-being and moral values are addressed together.