Transforming Lives
through education and healthcareOur Programmes
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Diabetes Programmes
AFC runs two Diabetes Programmes in Hyderabad and Anantpur wherein, we support underprivileged Type 1 diabetic children.
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Educational Initiatives
We help children from underprivileged schools by introducing them to singing, yoga, story telling and painting in addition to easing their financial burden to pay school fees.
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Photography Workshops
Udaan is a photography initiative of Art For Causes, wherein students from low income schools get can opportunity to explore photography as an art.
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Shabd Shala
Shabd Shala a unique project initiated by Shabnam Virmani under the aegis of ‘Project Kabir’ was launched by Art for Causes in four schools in Hyderabad in July 2024.
Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon
Sahir Ludhianvi was one of the most iconic poet & lyricist of Hindi cinema in the 20th century. ‘Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon' is a play based on the life and writings of Sahir Ludhianvi and is a collaborative venture between Art for Causes and Hoshruba Repertory from Mumbai. MPDPKSH had its premier show on September 17, 2023 with two house full shows at Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai. It has drawn full houses in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad , Pune and Kolkata with eleven shows to its credit. The script has been co-written by Ali Husain Mir (Writer of the film Mee Raqsam), and Himanshu Bajpai, the well-known Dastango and scholar.
In early 2025, the play is slated to have two shows in Mumbai and then travels to Ahmedabad.
In the News
Shabd Shala Programme
Shabd Shaala a unique project initiated by Shabnam Virmani under the aegis of ‘Project Kabir’ was launched by Art for Causes in four schools in Hyderabad in July 2024. Over a hundred children are introduced to the timeless wisdom of saint poets like Kabirdas ji, Mirabai, Gorakhnath, Bulleh Shah through their songs and ideologies by well known folk singers from different parts of our country. Students are introduced to diverse folk traditions, cultures, languages and the power of the bhakti tradition which inculcates a sense of oneness and humility.
These schools had the privilege of singing and learning with
Moorolala Marwada from Kutch Gujarat,
Arun Goyal from Malwa, U.P.
Om Prakash Nayak from Bikaner, Rajasthan
Laxman Das Baul from Birbhum, Bengal
Mukhtiyar Ali from Pungal, Rajasthan,
Bamniya from Madhya Pradesh
Number of children’s participated from various schools
Ethereal and Eternal Himalayas
‘Eternal and Ethereal Himalayas’ is a collaborative initiative between ICONART Gallery and Art For Causes to raise funds for the third round of spinal surgery for a young boy from Rajasthan. Art for Causes has been supporting the medical expenses of this child as the entire savings of his parents have been wiped out in his treatment . Distinguished photographer Satyaprasad Yachendra, who has been shooting in the Himalayas for decades has very graciously joined our fundraising efforts. Participating artists take inspiration from his photographs and interpret them in their unique styles in different medias. An exhibition will be held in January 2025 at ICONART Gallery and a pdf brochure will be widely circulated.
Our Trustees
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Renu Swarup
Renu, with extensive NGO experience in health and education, excels in organizing events and fundraising. Her attention to detail and organizational skills are highly sought after. Actively involved with Crafts Council of India, Multiple Sclerosis Society - A.P. Chapter, and Sanskruti Shikhar, she passionately supports training and education for mentally challenged children. A globe-trotter, she has fascinating travel tales to share.
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Amita Talwar
After over two decades in the publishing industry, Amita decided to reinvent herself and set up Art For Causes. She is passionate about art, music, films and dabbles in painting, plays the flute and is a serious photographer. Her work has been exhibited in many Indian metros and in New York. She has been offering her services and raising funds for various social causes.
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Shailendra Swarup
Shailendra Swarup is a chemical engineer with a PGDBA in Production and Marketing from XLRI Jamshedpur. He is a very successful entrepreneur and set up Printers Den and Printers Den Packaging which is the largest manufacturer of Induction Sealing Wads catering to the top consumer product industries in India. We value his experience and guidance.
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Karan Talwar
Karan Talwar is a practicing lawyer and runs his own firm Karan Talwar & Associates. He enjoys art, films, music and theatre. In addition to sorting out leading tangles, he is happy to contribute his mite to causes.
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Aditi Talwar
Aditi is a law graduate and now a professional baby/maternity photographer. Adventurous at heart she loves to backpack and explore roads less travelled. Aditi shares the passion for various social causes.
Everyone dreams of a better life. Support our educational and health initiatives for children from marginalised backgrounds and help us change lives, collectively.
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