Astha Care Foundation
Empowering the Backbone of India’s Waste Management Sector
Astha Care Foundation is a dedicated social-impact organisation working for the upliftment of the labour community associated with Solid Waste Management and Recycling. We support thousands of workers and their families by improving access to education, healthcare, skills, employment and women empowerment, ensuring dignity, safety and a better quality of life.
Who We Serve
What We Do
Astha Care
Child Education Support
- School admissions & counselling
- Tuition, books and stationery assistance
- After-school learning programs
- Early childhood development activities
- Personality development & motivation sessions
Career Counselling & Youth Guidance
- Skill mapping and vocational course guidance
- Career counselling for teenagers & young adults
- Training for jobs in logistics, recycling, housekeeping, admin and more
- Support for resume building and interview preparation
Women Health & Hygiene Programs
- Menstrual hygiene awareness workshops
- Distribution of sanitary and hygiene kits
- Sessions on maternal health, nutrition and preventive care
- Counselling on women’s physical & mental wellbeing
Women Empowerment Initiatives
- Tailoring, craft, packaging and digital literacy training
- Formation and support of Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
- Small business support & entrepreneurship training
- Programs to promote financial literacy
Employment & Job Creation
- Connecting workers to dignified jobs
- Skill development and placement support
- Employment assistance through industry partners
- Opportunities in SWM, recycling, logistics and service sectors
Awareness & Community Outreach
- Cleanliness and environmental awareness drives
- Health check-up camps
- Mental wellness programs
- Training on safety, waste segregation and recycling practices