EST. 2006

MAXIMISING SOCIAL IMPACT

Aashansh, a non-profit organization based in Mumbai, is dedicated to empowering students from low income excel in career and economically empower people from low-income background with micro entrepreneurship opportunities. Each student is paired with a qualified and experienced career counselor and mentor who guides and believes in them, embarking on a series of sessions to unearth hidden potential through a curated career discovery journey. This helps students take charge of their own careers. Additionally, we work with micro-entrepreneurs, providing training and support to people from financially challenging backgrounds such as slums, streets, rural, tribal and other areas to set up micro-businesses, aiming to upgrading them economically.

CAREER EXCELLENCE      /      PERSONAL MENTORSHIP      /      ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE      /      MICRO ENTREPRENEURSHIP      /      FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT      /      TRAINING

Our Focused Sustainable Development Goals

NO POVERTY

Breaking poverty cycles through education and entrepreneurship opportunities

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Micro businesses and educated youth drive economic growth and development

ZERO HUNGER

Facilitating economic growth to enable sustainable food security and nutrition for all

PARTNERSHIPS

Collaborating with industry leaders for mentorship, funding, and market access

QUALITY EDUCATION

Experiential mentorship programs to educate youth and entrepreneurs with life skills

REDUCED INEQUALITIES

Mentorship and micro business opportunities for all, regardless of age, sex, or background

Students Supported
Cities Covered
Mirco Entrepreneurs
Lives Empowered

How we work

We pair each student from a financially challenging background with a mentor who guides and believes in them. Together, the mentor and student embark on a journey of discovery through a series of sessions designed to unearth hidden potential. Additionally, we support micro-entrepreneurs by providing market access, entrepreneurship training, digital literacy, and opportunities for networking and collaboration, helping them upgrade their economic activity and achieve sustainable growth.

01 REGISTRATION
REGISTER FOR A ONE TO ONE MEET TO HELP US UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENT
02 MEET-UP
MEET UP FOR A DETAIL DISCUSSION AND MAPING NEXT STEPS OF THE JOURNEY
03 MENTORSHIP
ASSIGNING A MENTOR TO HELP YOU WITH RESOURCES AND NETWORK
04 GROW
CLIMB THE LADDER OF OPPORTUNITY AND GET FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT
BE A PART OF OUR MISSION
MENTOR A STUDENT MENTOR A MICRO ENTREPREUNER

Who do we cater to?


  • MENTOR A YOUTH

  • SPONSOR A YOUTH

  • FUND A MICRO
    ENTREPRENEUR

  • MENTOR A MICRO
    ENTREPRENEUR

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MENTOR A YOUTH

MENTOR A YOUTH

Each student is paired with a mentor who guides them, embarking on a series of sessions to unearth hidden potential through a curated career discovery journey.

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SPONSOR A YOUTH

SPONSOR A YOUTH

We provide guidance to navigate the complexities of career advancements, transitions, industry insights, and leadership development and take proactive control of their careers.

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FUND A MICRO ENTREPRENEUR

FUND A MICRO ENTREPRENEUR

We provide training and support to people from financially challenging backgrounds such as slums, rural, tribals to set up micro-businesses, aiming to empower them financially.

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MENTOR A MICRO ENTREPRENEUR

MENTOR A MICRO ENTREPRENEUR

Each micro entrepreneur is paired with a industry leader who guides them, embarking on a series of sessions to unearth hidden potential through a curated growth journey.

KEY PEOPLE DRIVING SOCIAL IMPACT

Meet the incredible team behind Aashansh, a beacon of hope and guidance for the youth from financially challenging background seeking for job opportunities and people looking for financial sustainability through micro entrepreneurship. Our team is a diverse tapestry of dedicated individuals, each contributing their unique expertise and passion to empower youth and micro entrepreneurs. United by a shared commitment to inclusivity, integrity, and personalised mentorship, we stand as advocates for the limitless potential within each youth micro entrepreneurs we support. At Aashansh, we believe in fostering personal growth through innovative solutions and a personalized approach. Our team members are more than professionals; they are mentors, guides, and champions of dreams.

RAMESH JOSHI FOUNDER - DIRECTOR

Over 15 years of mixed experience in development and corporate sector. On a mission to create global social impact.

RIYA JAIN CO-FOUNDER - SECRETARY

Riya has coached over 5000 students from over 90 cities in India to get clarity of career, transition, and study abroad.

NIKHIL MORE CO-FOUNDER - TREASURER

With over a decade of experience in finance, he ensures transparency and accountability in our charitable endeavours.

PRASHANT GHOSH CO-FOUNDER - CTO

Tech enthusiast with a curious brain for the business and development sector ecosystem.

HUSSAIN MODI CO-FOUNDER - CWW

Soft at heart-Smart at Tech Skills. With a vision to make a significant different in lives of youth through tech innovation

GEETA SHAH CO-FOUNDER - NETWORK HEAD

Vice principal of a school with a decade+ years of experience in student-parent community management

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RYTHM SHAH

LIFE SCIENCE ASPIRANT

Riya didi has been an amazing career coach. She has helped me gain a lot of perspective in terms of shortlisting career options and pursuing them. She is always available if you're facing any difficulty.

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DEV DOSHI

ASPIRING DATA SCIENTIST

I have been taking a few sessions with Riya didi and it’s has genuinely been a great experience, it was an eye opener for me. There was so much to explore. I built my career roadmap and strengthen my portfolio.

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KHWAISH JAIN

MARKETING STUDENTS AT KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

I want to express my gratitude to Riya didi whose guidance and support were instrumental throughout my SOP drafting process. With her expertise, I was able to tailor my SOP to each specific college, making my application stand out.

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Being living on the street, we barely have opportunities to excel in life. Aashansh provided me with a personal mentor that helped me dream bigger and explore my potential. I realised that the world is much bigger than what I see on the street and I will study hard to achieve the dream.

SHEETAL SHETTY

I stay on the streets of Mumbai and my parents always dreamt of me studying and working in a corporate office. I had never seen a corporate office in my life until I met the mentor provided to me by Aashansh. My mentors office was awesome. The laptops, AC, comfy chair, and people speaking fluent English moved me.

ROSHNI JAISWAL

I stay in slums. Aashansh exposed me to a different world just to teach me basic golden words like 'sorry', thank you', and 'please',. My mentor took me to a mall, made me sit in a car with a driver in it, we went to a cafe. I had never seen people respond to me with such kindness when I interacted using the 3 golden words.

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