Empowering Communities, Building Pahchan
Every individual deserves their own identity – their own “Pahchan” – and to live with dignity.
Our Story
Hamari Pahchan was born from a belief that every person has the right to create their own identity and live with dignity. Based in Delhi, we work tirelessly to amplify marginalized voices and empower communities. What started as a dream to help the underprivileged has grown into a mission spanning education, elderly care, menstrual health awareness, skill development, and community service.
Our Mission
We aim to empower communities by providing quality education, promoting menstrual health, skill development for youth and women, and ensuring dignity for the elderly. Every project is designed to create sustainable impact and transform lives.
Our Philosophy
We believe in inclusivity, empowerment, and sustainability. By partnering with communities and fostering local leadership, our approach ensures lasting change and dignity for all. Compassion, respect, and innovation guide every initiative we undertake.
What We Do
Education
Providing quality education to underprivileged children.
Menstrual Health
Spreading awareness & distributing hygiene kits.
Elderly Care
Supporting senior citizens with love & dignity.
Skill Development
Empowering women & youth with vocational training.
Our Impact
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Children Educated
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Women Empowered
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Menstrual Kits Distributed
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Meals Served
Our Journey
2012
The vision for a safer Delhi is born after the Nirbhaya incident, sparking the initial idea.
2015
Hamari Pahchan is officially founded by Mr. Tarun Mathur and registered as an NGO.
2016-2020
Launch of key projects like Drishti (Education) and Sukhad (Menstrual Health), expanding our reach.
Present
Recognized as a leading NGO, having impacted thousands of lives across Delhi and beyond.
Be Part of the Story
Join thousands of volunteers and supporters who believe in dignity, opportunity, and identity for all.
Our Board Members
Tarun Mathur
Founded Hamari Pahchan in 2015 with a vision to create an equitable and just society. With over a decade of service in the Government of India’s aviation sector, he brings administrative expertise to social causes. He has also represented India as a professional chess player worldwide.
Anjli Mathur
A passionate social entrepreneur who believes giving is life’s greatest joy. Her journey began by helping her house help’s mother with medicines. She also runs Galaxies Production, a platform to showcase hidden talent and voices across the nation.
Advisory Board
Ravi Krishna
Chief Advisor – Governance, Regulation & Compliance. Provides strategic oversight on institutional governance, regulatory alignment, and compliance frameworks for CSR programmes.
Ajay Prakash
Advisor – Operations, Skill Development & Workforce Systems. Guides skill-building and employability programmes with insights from large-scale operations and workforce leadership.
Chandra KP Sinha
Advises on risk management, ethical governance, and public-policy alignment for large-scale social initiatives.
Veena Khanna
Veena Khanna is an educationist, writer, and co-founder of AG IAS with over two decades of experience, contributing her academic leadership to strengthen education, literacy, and knowledge initiatives with Hamari Pahchan NGO.
Akanksha Singh
Supports legal diligence, compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation across CSR and institutional engagements.
Harendra Singh
Harendra Singh is a distinguished Indian field hockey coach and former international player, known for leading India’s men’s, women’s, and junior teams and for his long-standing contribution to player development and sports-led youth empowerment.
Neeraj Chaudhary
Advisor – Community Engagement & Environmental Sustainability. Strengthens grassroots outreach, volunteer mobilisation, and environmental initiatives through community-led models.
Nipun Mathur
Advisor – Media Strategy & Impact Communications. Guides storytelling, media outreach, and impact communication to amplify social outcomes responsibly.