Children cheering at an Akshara Dhaathree study centre
Empowering communities since 2019

Nurturing Lives, Building Futures

Dhaathree Foundation works at the grassroots of Andhra Pradesh — uplifting women, tribal communities, the elderly, and children through education, nutrition, and sustainable livelihoods.

  • Registered NGO since 2019
  • 80G tax-deductible donations
  • FCRA registered
  • CSR-1 registered
  • Listed on NGO Darpan

Our Impact

Numbers tell only part of the story — but they show the scale of change we’re building together.

  • 1,025Children in our study centres
  • 23Akshara Dhaathree study centres
  • 50Elders cared for at Ananda Nilayam
  • 10Programme wings since 2019

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Support a Cause

Choose a cause close to your heart and see your contribution at work.

Children at an Akshara Utsav celebration
Akshara Dhaathree

Sponsor a Child’s Education

Help a child from a poor family study every evening at an Akshara Dhaathree after-school study centre.

₹12,000 sponsors one child for a full year

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Elders eating together at Ananda Nilayam
Ananda Nilayam

Meals for Elders

Elders at Ananda Nilayam receive nutritious meals, daily care and companionship in a family environment.

₹1,000 feeds one elder for a month

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Nutrition kits for TB patients at a government hospital
Arogya Dhaathree

Nutrition for TB Patients

Monthly nutrition kits with eggs, groceries and vegetables help TB patients recover during treatment.

Every contribution adds to the monthly kits

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Women at sewing machines in a tailoring class
Mahila Dhaathree

Vocational Training for Women

Free tailoring and skill training helps women earn and support their families.

₹5,000 provides a training kit for one woman

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A teacher with children at an Akshara Dhaathree study centre
2019Serving since

About Dhaathree Foundation

Dhaathree Foundation was born from a simple but powerful conviction: every person deserves the chance to flourish. Founded in 2019 and registered under Regd. No. 103/2019, we began our journey in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh.

What Dhaathree means

The word Dhaathree (ధాత్రి) means Earth — the sustainer of all life. Like the earth, we strive to nourish without discrimination.

Our symbol

Cupped hands cradling a world of birds, grain, and open sky — to hold communities gently and help them grow.

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Recognised for Our Service

In February 2026, Dhaathree Foundation’s founder Dr. Swathi Chakrapani received the Sir C.V. Raman Ugadi Award in Vijayawada and was honoured as ‘Mahila Samrat’, in recognition of the Foundation’s work with elders and poor students.

In March 2026, the District Collector and MLA presented her with an award at the International Women’s Day celebration in Madanapalle.

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Dr. Swathi Chakrapani with the Sir C.V. Raman Ugadi Award, February 2026
Dr. Swathi Chakrapani with the Sir C.V. Raman Ugadi Award, February 2026

Moments From Our Work

Recent photographs from Dhaathree Foundation’s programmes and community activities.

Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme
Photograph from a Dhaathree Foundation programme

Towards the Sustainable Development Goals

Our programme wings contribute to these United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Goal 1: No PovertyGeneral Services, Sramika Dhaathree
  • Goal 2: Zero HungerAahara Dhaathree, Ananda Nilayam
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-beingArogya Dhaathree
  • Goal 4: Quality EducationAkshara Dhaathree, Vidya Dhaathree
  • Goal 5: Gender EqualityMahila Dhaathree
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthSramika Dhaathree, women’s skill training
  • Goal 10: Reduced InequalitiesVikasa Dhaathree
  • Goal 13: Climate ActionVana Dhaathree

Our Partners in Change

Organisations and individuals who fund our programmes.

  • Feeding India – Akshara Dhaathree Malnutrition Support Program (January 2025 – Present)
  • Samaritans
  • AMMACTS, V. Kota – Supporting Free Education (August 2025)
  • Shamdhashini Foundation – Malnutrition Support for TB Patients
  • Usharavinda Scholarship – Supporting Parentless Children

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Registrations & Accreditations

All statutory registrations are available for public inspection in our Resource Center.

  • Registered Society

    A.P. Societies Registration Act, 35 of 2001

    Regd. No. 103/2019
  • 12AB Registered

    Income Tax Act, 1961

    AAEAD6853B25HY01
  • 80G Registered

    Donations are tax deductible

    AAEAD6853B25HY02
  • FCRA Registered

    Ministry of Home Affairs

    010140481
  • CSR-1 Registered

    Ministry of Corporate Affairs

    CSR00014950

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Your Generosity Transforms Lives

Every rupee you give goes directly to feeding a child, educating a girl, or supporting an elder.