Our Team

Hari Prasad Kanoria

Chairman and Trustee

Dr. Hari Prasad Kanoria

Dr. Hari Prasad Kanoria is an industrialist, banker, journalist, educationist, philanthropist, environmentalist, social awakener with the vision for enhancing spiritual value service to humanity and taking up the cause for women awakening. He gets his inspiration from the teachings of Praramhansa Shri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda, Paramhansa Yojanandaji, Holy Scriptures and from other great thinkers and philosophers.

He has been supporting several social causes including running educational institutions for the underprivileged and reaching out to deserving students for scholarships. He is also a motivational speaker and has been awarded several national and International awarded for service to humanity.

He has been awarded several awards and recognitions for his contribution for exemplary contribution to humanity.

He was awarded the “Global Man of the Year 2015” at 3rd Annual Global officials of (G.O.D), awards held in August 2015 at the United Nations in New York. The highest recognition conferred to an individual for exemplary contributions to Humanity.

Vice-Chairman, ASWWF

Smt. Madhulika Kanoria

Since the inception of Acid Survivors & Women's Welfare Foundation we have been trying to curb all forms of violence against women.

India's response over the last few decades has focused on punitive measures: Stronger laws, fast-track courts, police helplines and civil society organisations offering legal services to punish perpetrators.

Unfortunately, in India response to gender-based violence has been political and legal. Sufferings of women are often hidden in the guise of upholding family honour rather than seeing the woman as victims. Families, neighbours and police are often reluctant to interfere in cases of domestic violence as it is seen as a "private matter".

Acid Survivors & Women's welfare Foundation is one of the leading NGO's in India for prevention of acid burn violence as well as for providing support services to victims of all forms of violence against women by sharing knowledge, expertise and best practices.

Madhulika
Dr. Rahul Verma

Trustee

Dr. Rahul Varma

Dr. Rahul Varma is a multifaceted Corporate Executive and Philanthropist with a distinguished career in diverse roles spanning over 39 years.

A leader whether Corporate or Charity with a strong vision and dedication to his commitments.

He has held Strategic Senior Positions with Large Corporates & Foundations in India as Director, Vice Chairman, CEO and President.

He has represented his organization on various foreign assignments as a key member including the United Nations and is dealing with several international NGO’s and Associates working on women empowerment, education, world peace and service to humanity.

He is also the Secretary General of West Bengal Federation of United Nations Associations and other NGOs.

He was invited as a motivational speaker in several reputed National and International platforms and has been awarded several National and International awards for service to Humanity.

Acid survivors Trust International (ASTI)

ASTI is a registered not for profit charity based in UK that establishes and supports organizations where they are needed in countries that have a high acid attack rate and brings attention to this brutal crime at the international level, so as to get governments to enact their responsibilities and provide better treatment for survivors. It has helped establish partner organizations in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nepal, Uganda and Pakistan. India is the newest member of this partnership. Acid Survivors Trust International has been in the vanguard of campaign against acid violence and serves as centre of excellence.

Ati Jeevan Foundation

We have also established relationship for working closely with Ati Jeevan Foundation based in Bengaluru in the state of Karnataka. Their primary aim is to help acid attack survivors by supporting their rehabilitation physically, mentally and economically. Ati Jeevan is striving to open the doors of opportunities for the survivors to earn their living with their own skills and talent and also help them to become economically independent in their lives.

Internatinal Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care (PCVC)

We are working with a reputed organization in Chennai, namely, The International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care (PCVC), a non-profit organization that was set up in response to the need for a support agency for survivors of domestic abuse. Their services include crisis management, legal advocacy, and support and resource services. PCVC is setting up a ‘Healing and Recovery Centre’ for the care and treatment of burn survivors including acid survivors. The MOU will be finalized shortly.

Human Rights Law Network (HRLN)

We have been working with the Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) which is a collective of lawyers and social activists dedicated to the use of legal system to advance human rights in India. HRLN provides pro bono legal services, engages in advocacy and conducts legal awareness programmes. They have been helping survivors of acid attack getting compensation from the respective state or Union Territory governments and also fighting for justice in getting the perpetrator convicted. HRLN is having a large network of its offices all over India with their headquarters located at Delhi.

GORANBOSE GRAM BIKASH KENDRA (GGBK):

ASWWF is associated with Goranbose Gram Bikash Kendra (GGBK). It is a non-profitable organisation which emphasizes creating the best and meaningful opportunities for Indian citizens without discrimination. GGBK addresses issues of social, environmental and global concern. It is an organization which focuses on developing outstanding leaders among women, youth and children and differentially abled citizens.

SAMAJ UNNAYAN KENDRA (SUK)

We are associated with SAMAJ UNNAYAN KENDRA which is a voluntary social service organization for social action and economic development in a holistic integrated way. SUK works on Disability & Development (through early identification, relevant education, training, counselling, networking, advocacy, aids & appliances support), Health (main focus is on mother & child health- preventive, promotive & curative way) & Nutrition (for children, pregnant women, nursing mothers), Disaster Preparedness (forming task force- giving training etc.) & Management (rescue, relief, rehab) and Civic Rights.

PUBLIC POLICE NGO

In association with ASWWF, Public Police NGO assists people in having their grievances, complaints registered, heard and addressed with the help of higher police/government authorities. It also educates citizens on their legal rights and responsibilities to make a healthy relationship between the public and police personnel. People get connected and worked cooperatively with one another through Public Police NGO and also creates awareness among the people to honour Police personals, law enforcement agencies and members of the public for their outstanding service to society.

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