Working with communities on education, health, and dignity
CAID Foundation is a grassroots organisation working across Godda and Pakur districts, Jharkhand. Our founding field initiative, Project TAARAA, runs in Amrapara Block, Pakur, on foundational learning, health, nutrition, child protection, livelihoods, and community development.
2020
Founded
9
TAARAA Intervention Villages
6
Core Focus Areas
Six areas. One commitment.
We work on foundational learning, community health access, nutrition awareness, child protection, sustainable livelihoods & environment, and community development.
Foundational Learning
Community Health Access
Nutrition Awareness
Child Protection
Livelihoods & Environment
Community Development
Early stage. Genuinely active.
CAID Foundation was registered in July 2020 and is currently in its early growth phase. We are honest about where we are: this is a founder-led organisation, running on founder support, with an active field presence across 9 villages in Amrapara Block, Pakur District through Project TAARAA.
Our 12A and 80G registrations have now been approved, so donations to CAID Foundation are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80G.
📍 Where We Work Today: Godda district (registered office) and Pakur district — with Project TAARAA active in Amrapara Santhali Gram Panchayat, Amrapara Block, Pakur.
🌱 Where We're Headed: Godda and Pakur are both part of the Santhal Pargana region — our current base. As our systems grow, we plan to expand across Jharkhand.
🏛 Registration: Section 8 Not-for-Profit Company, incorporated 12 July 2020. 12A and 80G approved.
Our Vision
To contribute towards communities where children, adolescents, women and vulnerable communities have opportunities to improve their education, health, nutrition, livelihoods and overall well-being with dignity, participation and equal opportunities.
Our Mission
To work with communities, local institutions and development partners to strengthen access to education, health, nutrition, livelihoods and other development opportunities through community participation, local leadership, collaboration and practical community-based initiatives.
An honest start
"The financial year 2023–24 marked another year of learning for CAID Foundation. During the year, the Foundation continued its efforts to work with children and families through community-based activities in Amrapara Block of Pakur district. Project TAARAA was implemented through the voluntary efforts of community volunteers, with active support from the founders, parents and local community members, without financial assistance from any donor or external agency."
"The work began with household surveys to understand the educational needs of children and the circumstances of their families. Based on the information collected, community learning centres were organised where children could attend regular learning sessions close to their homes."