The Hans Foundation

The Hans Foundation (THF) is one of India's leading philanthropic organisations dedicated to improving the quality of life of underserved communities through integrated interventions in health, education, disability inclusion, livelihoods, and humanitarian response. Established in 2009 by philanthropist Manoj Bhargava and Chairperson Shweta Rawat, THF is a Public Charitable Trust committed to creating equitable access to essential services for vulnerable populations across India. Initially focused on supporting grassroots NGOs through grant-making, The Hans Foundation has evolved into a large-scale implementing organisation that works directly with state governments, healthcare institutions, local communities, and civil society organisations. Through strategic partnerships and evidence-based programmes, THF delivers sustainable, community-driven solutions that improve health outcomes, strengthen education systems, promote economic empowerment, and support inclusive development.

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With operations spanning 23 states and over 130 districts, the organisation reaches some of India's most remote and underserved regions. Its multidisciplinary teams work closely with governments, hospitals, community organisations, and local stakeholders to strengthen public service delivery and improve long-term social outcomes.

Major Areas of Work

• Health: Strengthening access to primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare through hospitals, mobile medical units, specialist care, and public health initiatives.
• Disability Inclusion: Promoting rehabilitation, assistive services, therapy, education, livelihood opportunities, and social inclusion for persons with disabilities.
• Education: Expanding access to quality education and improving learning outcomes for children from disadvantaged communities.
• Livelihoods: Supporting skill development, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
• Community Development: Building resilient communities through integrated development programmes and partnerships.
• Climate & Disaster Response: Providing emergency relief, disaster recovery, and climate resilience initiatives in vulnerable regions.
• Government Partnerships: Collaborating with state governments to strengthen public systems and scale development programmes.

Major Initiatives and Programmes

Hans Mobile Medical Units (HMMU): Delivering essential primary healthcare services to remote and underserved communities through fully equipped mobile clinics.

Hans Renal Care Centres: Providing free dialysis and kidney care services for economically vulnerable patients.

Hans Mobile Therapy Programme: Offering physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and special education services for children and persons with disabilities.

Hans Vriksh Education Programme: Supporting access to quality education through school improvement, scholarships, and child-centred learning initiatives.

Hans Paediatric Programme: Providing specialised healthcare interventions including cochlear implants, congenital heart surgeries, vision care, and child health services.

Vision Uttarakhand Initiative: A flagship partnership with the Government of Uttarakhand supporting health, education, livelihoods, agriculture, water, disability, and rural development.

IDEA (Inclusion of Divyangjan Entrepreneur Association): Empowering persons with disabilities through entrepreneurship support, livelihood development, and employment opportunities.

Impact

• Reached over 17 million people across 23 states and 133 districts.
• Supported 400+ nonprofit organisations and grassroots partners across India.
• Established long-term partnerships with multiple state governments for healthcare, disability, education, and livelihood programmes.
• Operates one of India's largest mobile healthcare networks serving rural and remote communities.
• Supported thousands of patients through dialysis centres, paediatric healthcare, disability rehabilitation, and specialised medical interventions.
• Recognised for excellence in healthcare and social development, including the SABERA Award.
• Founded by philanthropist Manoj Bhargava, a signatory of the Giving Pledge, reflecting a long-term commitment to large-scale philanthropy.

The Hans Foundation offers professionals the opportunity to work on large-scale development programmes that directly improve healthcare, education, disability inclusion, and livelihoods across India. Employees collaborate with governments, hospitals, nonprofits, technical experts, and grassroots communities while contributing to sustainable, systems-level social impact.

The organisation is well suited for professionals interested in public health, programme management, disability inclusion, education, rural development, livelihoods, CSR, philanthropy, and government partnerships, offering opportunities to work on high-impact initiatives that reach millions of people across the country.