Vision and Mission

Aarangar Environment Action Foundation

Where nature thrives,
communities flourish

AARANGAR works through Nature-based Solutions to address interconnected challenges of water security, biodiversity loss, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods.

Our vision

We envision a future where healthy ecosystems, thriving biodiversity, and economically self-sustaining communities coexist in harmony, creating a resilient future for both people and nature.

Our mission

Our mission is to empower individuals and communities with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to conserve natural resources, restore ecosystems, and build climate-resilient, economically sustainable livelihoods. By combining indigenous wisdom with scientific approaches, we promote water conservation, regenerative agriculture, and community-led action that creates lasting environmental and social impact.

Where we work

Active on the ground in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan, collaborating with rural communities on grassroots interventions.

SDGs & Us

Community member representing SDG 1

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Community member representing SDG 2

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Community member representing SDG 5

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Community member representing SDG 6

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Community member representing SDG 10

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Community member representing SDG 13

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What does Aarangar do?

Aarangar operates at multiple levels — raising awareness on water conservation and climate resilience, implementing grassroots interventions with rural communities, and documenting impacts to build science-based evidence.

People

Women empowerment

We collaborate with women's Self-Help Groups, building leadership skills and strengthening their capacity to drive grassroots interventions.

People

Youth engagement

Young people gain hands-on experience in community development and environmental work through volunteer and internship opportunities.

Transparency

Your money at work

Donations are fully utilized for grassroots interventions — reviving traditional water bodies like Johads and Naulas. Donors receive GIS-tagged photo and video updates.

Tax benefit

50% tax exemption

Your monetary contribution to Aarangar is eligible for a 50% tax exemption under 80G.

Common questions

How was Aarangar formed and why?
Aarangar was formed in 2018 by a group of like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared desire to contribute to humanity. They recognized that solving water scarcity could help address related environmental and societal challenges — rural migration, women's drudgery, girl education, and climate change.
Are you a registered body?
Yes. Aarangar Environmental Action Foundation is a Not for Profit organization registered on 1st October 2018 under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
How can I volunteer or intern with Aarangar?
Anyone — regardless of age, gender, education, or nationality — can volunteer, even from home. Visit aarangar.org/join-us or write to aarangarfoundation@gmail.com.
How do you raise funds for regular functioning?
So far, the foundation is running on the contributions of its founders.
How will I be kept updated on my contribution?
Donors are regularly updated through detailed reports, GIS-tagged photos, and videos showing the progress of grassroots interventions.