Satpuda · Narmada Valley
कृती शाश्वत विकासासाठी
Action for sustainable development
Building local social leadership in the remotest hamlets of the Satpuda hills — action, not charity.
Where no government machinery or other NGO reaches, Yung Foundation works — funded by people’s contributions.
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Our philosophy
Our mission
We work in the most remote tribal hamlets of Dhadgaon (Nandurbar) and Shirpur (Dhule) talukas, growing local leadership rather than infrastructure.
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Our programs
Our work in Satpuda
- 01
Youth Dialogue Camp
An annual youth dialogue and leadership camp.
- 02
Menstruation & Women's Health
An awareness drive and sanitary-pad distribution.
- 03
Nisarg Sanwad School
Bamboo classrooms in the hamlet for out-of-school children.
- 04
Mainstreaming
Enrolling children into government and residential schools.
- 05
Documents & Schemes
Birth certificates and access to government schemes.
- 06
MNREGA Livelihood
Local work and mango orchards to curb distress migration.
Blog
From the field
School VisitVisiting schools in tribal villages of the Satpudas
Visiting and delivering useful supplies to schools in the tribal villages of the Satpudas with Dhule's Yung Foundation. Staying in Uddadya village for 2 days offered a close look at the local schools, lifestyle, and the resilience of the people.
Nature and LifeWarm wishes to everyone on World Rivers Day!
The flow of a river has the power to clear the mind and keep us naturally flowing. Taking a dip in the waters of the Narmada brings a unique sense of peace and boundless energy.
NewsFirst Flag Hoisting in Muvkhetpada, Satpuda After Independence
The national flag was hoisted for the first time in Muvkhetpada, Satpuda after independence. This is the story of a village living without basic amenities like roads, electricity, water, and education.
News & UpdatesFor the first time since independence, the tricolor flag was hoisted in an Adivasi pada...
For the first time since independence, the tricolor flag was hoisted in remote hamlets of Satpuda this year. Children from Yung Foundation classes and villagers celebrated Independence Day with enthusiasm by taking out a morning procession.
Yung Foundation NewsThe tribal hamlet with the highest number of doctors.... Gurhadpani
Dainik Bhaskar has featured news about Gurhadpani hamlet in Satpuda. Thanks to Yung Foundation's library, the first generation in education is directly becoming doctors here. The youth are continuing the journey started by Dr. Jagdish Pawra.
Travel & Experience“Amu Aakha Ek Se” – We Are All One
“Amu Aakha Ek Se” means “We are all one.” This simple message from my three-day stay in Satpura holds a profound truth for humanity. This blog is about the people, the natural ecosystem, and our experience in Udadya, Sandri, and Kudya villages.
In the news
All news & media →Tricolour hoisted in remote hamlets of Satpuda, programme by Yung Foundation
Independence Day was celebrated for the first time in remote hamlets of Satpuda through the Yung Foundation. Children and villagers in this area participated in a morning procession and flag hoisting.
Tribal village becomes 'doctors' nursery', gave 13 doctors in 10 years
Yang Foundation started a library in a hut in Guhadpani village. It provided expensive books for the NEET exam and bench facilities here.
Tap water scheme water reaches Sadri's hamlets for the first time
Yung Foundation helped bring water to the remote Sadri hamlets in Satpuda. Villagers rejoiced as tap water reached the area for the first time.
In their words
What people tell us
Through Yung Foundation, Dhule, a Nisarga Samvad Shala is run in Uddaya, a very remote village in Dhadgaon taluka of Nandurbar district. Work on very fundamental and necessary matters is done here, such as informally preparing children for school admission and helping to complete documents for school admission. These activities are implemented through public participation. Fellows for teaching in the school are selected from that region itself and are given a fellowship. In a place where electricity poles are just now being erected, e-literature is being made available to children using solar energy. A small library is taking shape. This tiny school is taking shape in the Satpuda mountain ranges near the Madhya Pradesh border, 40 km from Toranmal. Seeing and experiencing all this was mind-blowing. Beyond words.........
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Sonali Badhe-kadamVisitorUddaya
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Last week, I had the privilege of visiting Udadya, a remote tribal village in Nandurbar, Maharashtra. Together with @goodwillindiapune , we distributed clothes, slates, and educational stationery to students in the village. What truly inspired me, though, was the incredible work being done by Yung Foundation, which has established 9 schools in remote tribal areas. One school we visited had opened just six months ago, yet the students' confidence and progress—especially in English—were remarkable. It was a powerful reminder that with dedicated teachers and the right support, education can transform lives anywhere. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated clothes and made this initiative possible. Special thanks to @sandip_vinayak_deore and the entire Yung Foundation team for their unwavering commitment to empowering tribal communities through education. If you have clothes, books, stationery, or time to contribute, consider supporting organizations like Yung Foundation. Every small act of kindness can make a lasting impact. ❤️ Special thanks: 🤝 @goodwillindiapune 🙏 @sandip_vinayak_deore ❤️ Everyone who contributed #EducationForAll #TribalEducation #Nandurbar #YungFoundation #GoodwillIndia Volunteer GiveBack
Suraj DombaleVolunteerUdadya, Nandurbar
Read more →🌿 A unique conversation with nature, oneself, and society! 🏕️ Do you know the reality of 'Uddya Pada' in the Satpuda hills, which, even after 79 years of independence, is still deprived of basic amenities like electricity, roads, water, and mobile network? ⛰️ Free from any artificial bonds of caste and religion, the tribal community here considers nature itself as God and lives with contentment in extreme minimalism, truly teaching us a lot! 🍃✨ Through Sandip Devare and the 'Yung Foundation', inspiring work is underway here to bring as many as 450 out-of-school children from 10-12 padas into the mainstream of education. 📚🙌 Be sure to read about this camp, which defines true development, and this unforgettable experience in the lap of the serene Narmada in my new blog! 👇 Date 9 march 2026: Personal Blog URL: युवा संवाद शिबीर: स्वभान ते समाजभान – Dare Write's
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Sanket TambareVolunteerUddya Pada
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