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Street child eating
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NGO distributing food

Fifteen Years on the Ground in Gwalior

ARV Foundation Trust started with a simple observation: children who are hungry can't focus on learning, and communities that lack scientific literacy struggle to make informed decisions about their own future. So we built our work around both at once — a full plate, and a curious, well-informed mind.

What began as a handful of volunteers distributing meals near one railway colony in Gwalior has grown into a network of active centres reaching over a thousand children across Madhya Pradesh, alongside science-literacy and STEM programs for students, teachers, and the wider public.

We remain a lean, transparent, field-first organisation. Every donation is tracked, every programme is measured, and every centre is run by people who live in the communities they serve.

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Mission & Vision

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Our Mission

To inspire and empower individuals to understand and appreciate science and its impact on society, while ensuring no child in our care goes without a daily meal, healthcare access, or a chance to learn.

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Our Vision

A society that values evidence, curiosity, and critical thinking as much as it values compassion — where every child has both the nourishment and the education to shape their own future.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide every programme, partnership, and rupee we spend.

Compassion

We meet people where they are, without judgement, and design programs around real need.

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Transparency

Every donation is tracked and reported. Our donors and partners always know where funds go.

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Empowerment

We support people to become self-reliant — support is a bridge, not a permanent crutch.

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Community

Our staff and volunteers come from the neighbourhoods we serve, not outside them.

Milestones Along the Way

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Founded in Gwalior

A small group of volunteers began distributing meals to children near the railway colony, funded entirely out of pocket.

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STEM Education Added

Recognising that meals alone weren't enough, we launched after-school science and learning support programs.

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Registered as a Trust

Formalised as ARV Foundation Trust, enabling structured partnerships with corporate donors and other NGOs.

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Expanded Across Madhya Pradesh

Opened additional centres beyond Gwalior, supported by a growing base of individual and corporate donors.

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5,000+ Meals & Counting

Today we support 1,200+ children through 48 active programs, with 15 years of continuous service.

Meet the Team

The people leading our programs day to day, on the ground in Gwalior.

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