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SAANJ team with local community members
About Us

Community-first since 2018

Building sustainable change through education, healthcare, and empowerment.

Our Story of Compassion & Change

Discover who we are, what drives us, and the passionate team behind SAANJ Welfare Society.

2018

Founded

45+

Communities served

15K+

Lives impacted

SAANJ founders and volunteers at a community event
Children at SAANJ education program
Our Story

Born From a Simple Idea

What started as a small group of friends helping a local school has grown into a nationwide movement touching thousands of lives.

SAANJ Welfare Society was founded in 2018 when our founders witnessed firsthand the gaps in education and healthcare access in underserved neighborhoods. They believed that sustainable change begins at the community level.

Today, we operate across 45+ communities with programs in education, healthcare, women empowerment, and rural development. Our approach is always community-first — we listen, collaborate, and build solutions together.

Every program we run is designed with measurable outcomes and long-term sustainability in mind. We don't just provide aid; we build capacity so communities can thrive independently.

Our Values

What Guides Everything We Do

These core values shape our culture, our programs, and our relationships with every community we serve.

Compassion

We lead with empathy, treating every individual with dignity and respect.

Integrity

Transparency and accountability guide every decision we make.

Empowerment

We enable communities to become self-reliant and sustainable.

Collaboration

Lasting change happens when we work together with partners and volunteers.

Leadership

Meet Our Team

Passionate leaders dedicated to creating lasting social impact across India.

Portrait of Dr. Anjali Verma, Founder & President

Dr. Anjali Verma

Founder & President

Dr. Anjali Verma

Founder & President

A social entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in community development and public health advocacy.

Portrait of Rajesh Kumar, Executive Director

Rajesh Kumar

Executive Director

Rajesh Kumar

Executive Director

Former NGO consultant specializing in program design, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.

Portrait of Meera Patel, Programs Head

Meera Patel

Programs Head

Meera Patel

Programs Head

Leads on-ground operations across education and women empowerment initiatives nationwide.

Portrait of Arun Singh, Community Outreach

Arun Singh

Community Outreach

Arun Singh

Community Outreach

Builds relationships with local communities and coordinates volunteer networks across regions.

Milestones

Our Journey So Far

Key moments that mark our growth and impact over the years.

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2018Foundation

SAANJ Welfare Society founded with a vision for community transformation.

19
2019First Program

Launched first education program serving 200 children in Delhi NCR.

21
2021Rural Expansion

Expanded to 15 villages with healthcare and rural development initiatives.

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2023Major Milestone

Reached 10,000+ lives impacted across education, health, and empowerment.

25
2025Volunteer Network

Launched national volunteer network with 120+ active changemakers.