Founders
Anagha Arun Wekhande
Founder & Director
Anagha, Founder and Director, drives strategic planning, community outreach, and program development. With deep experience in cultural and social initiatives, she has devoted her career to empowering communities and fostering inclusive growth. Previously a Municipal Corporation Headmaster, she brings decades of expertise in education, leadership, and public service. Her work continues to unite social development, cultural engagement, and community upliftment for lasting impact.
Arun Vishveshwar Wekhande
CEO
Arun is a retired businessman whose career reflects decades of dedication, integrity, and sharp entrepreneurial judgment. After stepping back from business, he committed himself to social work that strengthens and uplifts the community. Known for his calm leadership and practical wisdom, he actively supports welfare programs, cultural activities, and initiatives for underprivileged groups. Even in retirement, Arun remains a trusted, hands‑on contributor whose compassion and commitment continue to inspire meaningful community impact.
Aboli Chinmay Kulkarni
Director
Aboli is an accomplished educator and community leader with a strong foundation in French studies. As a French Lecturer, she engages students through dynamic teaching and meaningful cultural exposure. Actively involved in cultural initiatives, she organizes workshops and events that promote creativity, diversity, and community participation. Her commitment to social welfare extends beyond academics, reflected in her work supporting education, women’s empowerment, and community development.
Our Story
दान पावलं हो फाउंडेशन ही एक सामाजिक, स्वयंसेवी आणि निःस्वार्थ भावनेतून उभी राहिलेली संस्था आहे. मानवी जीवनानंतरही जीवन देण्याची संकल्पना समाजात रुजवणे, हीच आमची प्रेरणा आणि आमचा संकल्प आहे. आजही देहदान, अवयवदान आणि नेत्रदान याबाबत समाजात अनेक गैरसमज, भीती, अंधश्रद्धा आणि अपूर्ण माहिती आहे. याच अडथळ्यांना दूर करण्यासाठी दान पावलं हो फाउंडेशन लोककला, भारुड, नाट्य, संवाद, प्रत्यक्ष भेटी आणि भावनिक सादरीकरणाच्या माध्यमातून जनजागृतीचे कार्य करत आहे.
आमचे कार्य
'दान पावलं हो' या उपक्रमाच्या माध्यमातून आम्ही शाळा, महाविद्यालये, मंदिर, वृद्धाश्रम, योग वर्ग, सामाजिक संस्था, कारागृह, तसेच ग्रामीण व शहरी भागात जाऊन देहदान, अवयवदान व नेत्रदानाबाबत सकारात्मक विचार पोहोचवत आहोत.
आतापर्यंत –
- हजारो नागरिकांपर्यंत जनजागृती पोहोचवली
- शेकडो लोकांनी दानाची शपथ घेतली
- प्रत्यक्ष देहदान, नेत्रदान आणि अवयवदान घडून आले
आमचा विश्वास
मृत्यूनंतर संपणारे शरीर –
इतरांसाठी नवीन आयुष्याची सुरुवात ठरू शकते,
हेच आम्ही समाजाला सांगतो.
दान ही केवळ कृती नाही,
ती मानवतेची सर्वोच्च अभिव्यक्ती आहे.
आमचे ध्येय
- देहदान, अवयवदान आणि नेत्रदानाबाबत समाजातील अंधश्रद्धा दूर करणे
- प्रत्येक घरात दानाचा विचार पोहोचवणे
- ग्रामीण भागात प्रभावी जनजागृती करणे
- दान करणाऱ्या कुटुंबाचा सन्मान व आधार बनणे
आमचा संकल्प
"आपण जरी गेलो, तरी आपल्या दानातून कुणीतरी जगायला हवं."
दान पावलं हो फाउंडेशन –
जिथे मृत्यूनंतरही माणुसकी जिवंत राहते.
Dan Pawla Ho Foundation is a social, voluntary, and selfless organization established with noble intentions. To instill the concept of giving life even after human life ends—this is our inspiration and our commitment.
Even today, there are many misconceptions, fears, superstitions, and incomplete information in society regarding organ donation, body donation, and eye donation. To overcome these barriers, Dan Pawla Ho Foundation carries out awareness campaigns through folk arts, folk music, theater, dialogue, direct visits, and emotional presentations.
Our Work:
Through the 'Dan Pawla Ho' initiative, we visit schools, colleges, temples, old age homes, yoga centers, social organizations, prisons, as well as rural and urban communities to spread positive awareness about body donation, organ donation, and eye donation.
Achievements So Far:
- Reached thousands of citizens with awareness messages
- Hundreds of people have taken the pledge to donate
- Direct body donations, eye donations, and organ donations have been realized
Our Belief:
The body that perishes after death can become the beginning of a new life for others—this is what we tell society. Donation is not merely an action; it is the highest expression of humanity.
Our Goals:
- To eliminate superstitions in society regarding body, organ, and eye donation
- To bring the concept of donation into every household
- To conduct effective awareness campaigns in rural areas
- To honor and support the families of donors
Our Commitment:
"Even if we depart, someone should live through our donation."
Dan Pawla Ho Foundation—where humanity remains alive even after death.
Vision & Mission
"लोककलेच्या माध्यमातून समाजात दान, संवेदना, सामाजिक जबाबदारी आणि माणुसकी रुजवणे."
"To instill donation, empathy, social responsibility, and humanity in society through folk arts."
दान हे केवळ आर्थिक नसून — Donation is not merely financial, but includes:
- वेळेचे — Of time
- श्रमांचे — Of labor
- ज्ञानाचे — Of knowledge
- कौशल्याचे — Of skills
- रक्त, अवयव, विचारांचे — Of blood, organs, and ideas
हा विचार समाजाच्या शेवटच्या घटकापर्यंत पोहोचवणे. — To spread this concept to every member of society.
लोककलेच्या प्रभावी माध्यमातून — Through the effective medium of folk arts:
- दानाची संस्कृती निर्माण करणे — To create a culture of donation
- सामाजिक प्रश्नांवर संवाद घडवणे — To facilitate dialogue on social issues
- दुर्लक्षित घटकांमध्ये आत्मसन्मान जागवणे — To awaken self-respect in neglected sections of society
- स्वयंसेवी चळवळीला लोकचळवळ बनवणे — To transform the volunteer movement into a people's movement