Yagn Foundation
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Empowering Women ยท Empowering Societies

Women Who
Lead, Heal
& Inspire

Yagn Foundation โ€” retired teachers & doctors united by one vision

Education
Health
Skills & Livelihood
Leadership & Agency
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3
Programmes Delivered
๐Ÿ‘ฅ
100+
Community Members Reached
๐ŸŽ—๏ธ
1
Flagship Seminar โ€” June 2026
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4
Focus Areas
Who We Are

Founded on Decades of
Expertise & Compassion

We are a group of retired teachers and doctors united by a shared vision to empower women to realise their potential. With decades of experience in education, healthcare and community services, we combine compassion and knowledge to uplift women.

By combining our expertise in education and healthcare with a commitment to skill development, we aim to create a ripple effect of empowerment โ€” from women to families, to communities and ultimately society at large.

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M
MissionAdvance women's education, health and skills to build pathways towards economic independence and sustainable development.
V
VisionStrengthen women through education, health and skills to empower families and build more resilient communities.
W
Why Women?An educated, healthy and skilled woman uplifts her family, strengthens her community and drives change across generations.
Focus Areas

Four Pillars of
Transformative Change

01

Education

  • Adult literacy programs
  • Community-based learning centres
  • Digital literacy & online learning
  • Scholarships & mentoring for girls
02

Health

  • Preventive healthcare awareness
  • Women as health ambassadors
  • Mental health counselling
  • Mobile health camps
03

Skills & Livelihood

  • Self-help groups (SHGs)
  • Vocational training
  • Entrepreneurship & microfinance
04

Leadership & Agency

  • Women's leadership workshops
  • Mentorship by professionals
  • Community dialogue platforms
Recent Work

On the Ground

School seminar
Smart Choices

Sugar Awareness Seminar

Educating middle-school students on hidden sugars in everyday foods and building mindful habits for a healthier future.

July 2025
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Health camp
Preventive Health

Free Health Check-Up Camp

Free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, haemoglobin and more โ€” with personalised counselling for each participant.

August 2025
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Breast cancer awareness
Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness Talk

A specialist-led session empowering women to understand early detection and seek care without hesitation.

October 2025
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Upcoming ยท June 28, 2026

Informed, Empowered & Thriving:
Women Beyond Midlife

One-day seminar at India International Centre, New Delhi. 80โ€“120 seats. โ‚น2,000 per participant.

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Our Team

The People Behind
the Mission

Dr Poonam Dewan
Dr Poonam Dewan
TRUSTEE

Four decades of clinical practice. Alumna of Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi. Led numerous health camps across Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad and Allahabad. On the LIC medical panel for over 20 years.

Neerja Sharma
Neerja Sharma
TRUSTEE

32 years at CRPF School as a Hindi educator. MA, BEd, Gold Medalist in Radio Production. Announcer with All India Radio Delhi. Trained Himachali folk singer and voice-over artist.

Aarushi Sharma
Aarushi Sharma
TRUSTEE

12 years of praxis in Indian communities, integrating traditional ecological knowledge, grassroots empowerment, and transformative action for sustainability and justice.

Hanitha Dewan
Hanitha Dewan
TRUSTEE

5+ years in preventive healthcare and lifestyle management. Works closely with individuals through personalised nutrition plans, sustainable habits and community health programmes to spread awareness about metabolic health and disease prevention.

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