Arpana Trust

Arpana Trust is based in India and works to improve health, provide education and enhance livelihoods through programs covering over 350,000 people in rural Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and in Delhi slum resettlement colonies. Arpana Trust came into being in 1962, through Param Pujya Ma, its founder and inspiration. She sowed the seeds of selfless service from the Trust House in Madhuban, Karnal, in the state of Haryana. Gradually, more than 70 volunteers of diverse cultures, nationalities and professions, inspired by Param Pujya Ma, set up and are running Arpana's programs to serve the needy, the disadvantaged and the vulnerable.

• To bring holistic and accessible health care to a marginalized population, whilst actively encouraging use of Government services wherever available.
• Arpana started its educational programs for disadvantaged children in slum resettlement colonies in Delhi which are based on children’s needs and aspirations, and have as their goal the fulfillment of their dreams
• Arpana has formed about 398 women’s SHGs which have brought about an incredible enhancement of women's self esteem, confidence, and social recognition in the family and community in the 248 disadvantaged villages of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, and in the slum resettlement colonies of Molar Bund, New Delhi.
• The issues concerning rural development are largely centered on the iniquitous income, lack of opportunities and poor access of modern techniques to its populace. Arpana believes that sustainable livelihood is the pre-requisite for a dignified and better tomorrow and understanding the livelihood systems of the poor is crucial to effective poverty reduction.