Our Story, Our Mission
Asha Jyoti Foundation has been working in the villages and slum settlements of Uttar Pradesh since 2014. We provide free education to children, nutrition to families, and skill training to youth — so the cycle of poverty can be broken in a …
From a Single Classroom to 42 Villages
Asha Jyoti Foundation began in 2014 with a small mat class in the Indira Nagar slum of Lucknow. Sunita Verma, a school teacher, used to teach 11 children every evening for 2 hours — children who had never been to school.
Today, that mat class has grown into 9 learning centres. Our programs run in 42 villages and 7 slum settlements, where over 6,800 children are studying, nutrition has reached more than 12,000 people, and 1,900 youth have found employment or self-employment after skill training.
We believe that philanthropy runs on trust. That is why every rupee's utilization report is public on our website, and every donor can see the impact of their contribution in their own dashboard.
Asha Jyoti Foundation
Transforming lives through education, nutrition and livelihood
From Classrooms to Villages
What began with one classroom now reaches 42 villages through education, nutrition and care.
What We Stand For
Every program we run is guided by these three principles.
Our Mission
To provide quality education, nutrition, and a safe childhood to children from underprivileged communities; and to equip youth with skills that enable them to lift their families out of poverty.
Our Vision
An India where no child is forced to drop out of school due to financial hardship.
Our Values
Numbers That Reflect Our Work
These figures come from our field records and live website data.
Our Team
Experienced individuals who dedicate their time and expertise without compensation.
Sunita Verma
Founder & Managing Trustee
Former government school teacher Sunita ji started the mat class with 11 children in Indira Nagar settlement in 2014. Sh…
Dr. Anil Mishra
Chairperson
MBBS, MD — senior physician in Lucknow. Technical advisor for the NGO's health camps and nutrition program.
Ramesh Pal
Trustee & Programme Head
15 years of experience in rural development. Handles field operations and village-level partnerships.
CA Neha Agarwal
Trustee & Treasurer
Chartered Accountant. Responsible for the NGO's accounts, audit, and statutory compliance.
Prof. S. K. Tiwari
Trustee
Retired professor, Lucknow University. Designs the education curriculum and teacher training programs.
Registration Details
Please verify our legal identity before making a donation.
All donations are eligible for 50% tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Registration & Legal Documents
Transparency is our core value — everything is available for you to review.
| Document | Type | Reg. / Ref. Number | Issued On | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trust Deed & Registration Certificate | Trust Deed | IV-1428/2014 | 19 Aug 2014 | Available on request |
| 12A Registration Certificate | 12A | AAATA1234CE2021401 | 24 May 2021 | Available on request |
| 80G Registration Certificate | 80G | AAATA1234CF2021401 | 24 May 2021 | Available on request |
| CSR-1 Registration (MCA) | CSR | CSR00012345 | 02 Sep 2021 | Available on request |
| PAN Card of the Trust | PAN | AAATA1234C | 10 Sep 2014 | Available on request |
| NITI Aayog Darpan Registration | Darpan | UP/2016/0102345 | 15 Mar 2016 | Available on request |
| Audited Financial Statement 2024-25 | Audit Report | — | 28 Aug 2025 | Available on request |
| Annual Activity Report 2024-25 | Annual Report | — | 28 Aug 2025 | Available on request |
For documents marked "Available on request," please contact us — we will send them via email.
Become Part of Our Story
Your contribution of ₹1,000 can cover a child's books and uniform for an entire year. 80G receipt provided instantly.