Miam Charitable Trust
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| Established | 2022 |
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| Founder | Nitu Joshi |
| Type | NGO |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, India |
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| Website | https://miamcharitabletrust.com/ |
Miam Charitable Trust is a registered Indian non-profit organisation under section 80G, 12A, and NITI Aayog frameworks.[1][2] Established in 2022 and based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, focused on community development and social welfare, particularly in underserved rural and Adivasi (tribal) communities.[3][4] Founded by social worker Nitu Joshi, the trust emphasizes education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and sustainable development.[5][6]
History
The trust was established to address social inequalities and empower marginalized communities in Maharashtra, with a focus on tribal and rural populations in districts such as Gadchiroli and Nashik.[7][8][9] The trust partnered with Surjagad Ispat Private limited to execute its educational and environmental programs.[10]
Mission
The trust mission is to build self-reliant communities through integrated solutions in education, livelihoods, environmental stewardship, health, and community leadership.[11]
Activities
Sunday is Funday
On Jun 2025, the trust initiated a program in Gadchiroli engages tribal children with educational and recreational activities to prevent child substance abuse.[12]
Har Ghar Naukri, Jeevan Bhar Roshni
On Jul 2025, the trust initiated a drive with a meaning as A Job in Every Home, Light for Life.[13] It was launched in Waddalapeth, a remote tribal village in Aheri taluka of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.[14]
Green Gadchiroli Mission
On Jun 2026, the trust initiated with donating 500,000 saplings to support large scale afforestation and environmental restoration in Gadchiroli district.[15][16]
Program and initiatives
The trust undertakes various programs to support community well-being, including:
- Community Empowerment: The trust supports tribal women, particularly single mothers, by fostering public speaking skills and community participation to address issues like alcoholism in Gadchiroli. It also organizes school trips and distributes food packets to create memorable experiences for tribal children.[17]
- Animal Welfare: Miam Charitable Trust runs programs for animal care, including sterilization efforts and support for stray animals.[18]
- Other Causes: It provides resources to orphanages and old age homes, focusing on nutrition, medical care, and companionship.[19]
Governance
Sunjoy Mittal and Nipa Shah are the board of trustees.[11]
References
- ↑ Vinod, Nibandh (17 Jun 2026). "Green Gadchiroli Mission: 5 Lakh Trees, 200 Livelihoods, 100 Women Empowered". News18. Retrieved 14 Aug 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Maharashtra: MIAM Charitable Trust Driving Grassroots Change Through Rural Development and Tribal Empowerment". English Amarujala. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ "'Sunday Is Funday': A Unique Initiative Bringing Education And Joy To Tribal Children By Miam Charitable Trust". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ "Miam Charitable Trust and Surjagad Ispat take on Snake Rescue in Wadlapeth Village". www.deccanchronicle.com. 2025-05-15. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ "Miam Charitable Trust and Surajgad Ispat organises event for Adivasi women and children in Gadchiroli". The Financial Express. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ Karthik (2026-04-30). "MIAM Charitable Trust Empowers Tribal Youth with Government Jobs in Gadchiroli and Nashik". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ↑ "Gadchiroli's 'Sunday is Funday': NGO fights child substance abuse; fun games, learning bring hope". The Times of India. 2025-06-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ Staff, Oneindia (2026-04-15). "MIAM Charitable Trust Initiative Helps Tribal Youth in Gadchiroli Secure Government Jobs". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ↑ Jadhav, Sakshi Sunil (2026-05-10). "'आईच्या मायेचा' स्पर्श समाजकार्यातून; 'हरिततेची बांधिलकी' उपक्रमाने वेधले लक्ष; नीतू जोशींचे कार्य ठरतंय प्रेरणादायी". Marathi News | Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ "Miam Charitable Trust Partners with Surjagad Ispat private limited support Old Age Home in Allapalli Gadchiroli Maharashtra". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- 1 2 "About Us | Mïam Charitable Trust — Driving Sustainable Change". miamcharitabletrust.com. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ "Gadchiroli's 'Sunday is Funday': NGO fights child substance abuse; fun games, learning bring hope". The Times of India. 2025-06-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ "Har Ghar Naukri, Jeevan Bhar Roshni": Nitu Joshi of Miam Charitable Trust Empowers Tribal Youth in Gadchiroli". Mid-Day. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ "'Har Ghar Naukri, Jeevan Bhar Roshni': Nitu Joshi Of Miam Charitable Trust Empowers Tribal Youth In Gadchiroli". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ "5 Lakh Trees, 200 Women's Livelihoods: Surjagad Ispat and MIAM Charitable Trust Present Green Gadchiroli Mission to CM Devendra Fadnavis". Nagpur Today : Nagpur News. 2026-06-17. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ Team, Tech (2026-06-06). "5 Lakh Saplings to Transform Gadchiroli's Future". TELUGU TIMES. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ Entertainment, ABP Live (2025-10-05). "Lighting The Path Of Change: How Nitu Joshi Is Transforming Gadchiroli's Tribal Heartland". ABP Live. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ "Miam Charitable Trust is empowering tribal women in Maharashtra". t2online.in. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ↑ Team, DNA Web. "Miam Charitable Trust Partners with Surjagad Ispat private limited support Old Age Home in Allapalli Gadchiroli Maharash". DNA India. Retrieved 2025-07-08.