Prayatna Information

PRAYATNA Founded in 2003 under the Societies Registration Act in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, PRAYATNA is a distinguished non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in both rural and urban areas across India. Guided by the timeless principles of Mahatma Gandhi, we started with grassroots initiatives such as remedial classes and livelihood programs to uplift marginalized communities in Bihar. REAL WORK. REAL CHANGE. Operating across 10 states, PRAYATNA focuses on Education, Healthcare, Emergency Relief, Livelihood, Sustainable Development, and Youth Development. Over the past decades, we have tirelessly pursued our mission of uplifting the unreached, expanding our impact in Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Jharkhand. Our Vision At PRAYATNA, we envision a society where every individual achieves their full potential sustainably and equitably. We are committed to economically and socially empowering marginalized communities, enabling them to lead dignified lives and make meaningful contributions to society. Our Partners We are proud to collaborate with esteemed partners including DHL, HCL Foundation, ITC, HDFC Bank, Autodesk, Axalta, Malaria No More, Nova Scotiabank, Star, Smile Foundation, Ramboll, Reckitt, UNICEF, Disney, Centum Foundation, Abbott Star, NOBA GSR, Sup-Social Ventures Partners, and Freedom From Far. We are proud to announce that in addition to winning the Impact Award for Livelihoods (Small Category) at the India CSR Summit 2024, PRAYATNA has also been honored with the Guide Star Transparency Certificate for our exemplary transparency in fund utilization over the last two financial years and the JP International Award for outstanding work in the social development sector for 2019-2020. Join us on our journey to foster empowerment and dignity, transforming communities one step at a time. Together, we can build a brighter future where every individual thrives.