What We Do

Our Programs

Udaan

Aatmaja’s flagship long-term scholarship program provides holistic support financial aid, emotional mentoring, and skill development, from Grade 10 until a girl becomes professionally independent. Every year, 50+ academically bright but economically challenged girls are selected. The program includes academic coaching, exposure visits, leadership training, and industry interaction. 

To expand our footprint, we now support students from rural Maharashtra who are pursuing education while staying in Vidyarthi Sahayyak Samiti hostels and other PG accommodations in the city. Recognizing the importance of digital access, we also promote digital literacy by providing new or refurbished laptops sponsored by donors, helping these girls stay connected, skilled, and confident in today’s digital world.

Aasha

This program targets girls who require early financial independence and may not be able to pursue long-term education. It offers support for short-term, employment-oriented courses in:

  • Paramedical training (Lab Technician, OT Assistant, X-ray)
  • ITI and Diploma courses in trades (electrical, mechanical, civil)
  • Computer and digital literacy 
  • Retail, hospitality, and beauty & wellness fields

The focus is on hands-on training and quick employability to help girls become self-reliant.

Girls in STEM

Under a large-scale CSR initiative with Infosys and BP, Aatmaja Foundation launched the Girls in STEM program to break gender barriers in science and technology. Key elements include:

  • Interactive STEM workshops
  • Motivational sessions with industry professionals
  • Career guidance and quiz competitions
  • Personalized mentoring and career mapping

This program aims to build confidence and scientific curiosity while creating pathways to STEM careers.

MSFC – Multi Skill Foundation Course

Empowering Students Through Hands-On Learning

The Multi Skill Foundation Course (MSFC) is a vocational education program aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP), aimed at making learning more practical, relevant, and career-focused. Launched at Lokmanya Tilak Secondary School, Wakad, in collaboration with Nav Sanjeevan Social Trust, MSFC provides school students—especially girls—with early exposure to real-world skills.

The program follows a 80% practical and 20% theoretical approach and focuses on four core areas:

  • Engineering Techniques – Plumbing, wiring, construction, mechanics
  • Energy & Environment – Solar energy, irrigation, biogas
  • Gardening & Agriculture – Soil testing, organic farming, nursery management
  • Food Processing & Hygiene – Nutrition, food safety, health awareness

Students attend weekly sessions (3.5–4 hours) that also foster essential life skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. MSFC students are 3x more likely to pursue further education, become self-employed, and avoid early unemployment.

The Aatmaja Spectrum: Supporting Young Women Through Every Milestone

Aatmaja Next Gen: Nurturing Future Leaders
(Std. 10th to 12th | Age 15–18)

Aatmaja Next Gen is a specially curated initiative by Aatmaja Foundation for adolescent girls studying in standards 10th to 12th, typically in the age group of 15 to 18 years. These are formative years when students begin making critical decisions about their education, careers, and life paths — and Aatmaja stands by them every step of the way.

This program is designed to provide holistic support that goes beyond academics. Our goal is to nurture clarity, confidence, and capability among bright young girls from under-resourced communities through a structured set of interventions.

Key Features of Aatmaja Next Gen:

  • Career Guidance & Mentorship: Helping students understand their strengths and choose the right path forward
  •  Skill Development Workshops: Focusing on communication, leadership, digital literacy, and personality building
  •  Exposure to Career Fields: STEM, Commerce, Arts, and Vocational sectors introduced through hands-on activities and expert talks
  • Scholarship Support: Financial assistance to ensure uninterrupted learning
  • Personal Counseling: Emotional and motivational support through one-on-one and group sessions

With Aatmaja Next Gen, we aim to prepare every girl for her next leap — whether it’s higher education, entrance exams, or simply building the mindset to lead with confidence and purpose.

Aatmaja Forerunners: Shaping Tomorrow’s Trailblazers
(Graduates & Postgraduates age 19 – 23)

Aatmaja Forerunners is a flagship program by Aatmaja Foundation tailored for college-going girls pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. These young women — already on the path of higher education — are equipped with academic ambition and potential. Through this program, we aim to transform that potential into leadership, purpose, and impactful careers.

Targeting girls who have crossed school-level challenges and are now preparing for the professional world, Aatmaja Forerunners is designed to offer focused support to help them become confident, skilled, and independent professionals.

What Aatmaja Forerunners Offers:

  •  Advanced Mentorship to guide girls through academics, career planning, competitive exams, and life decisions
  •  Professional Skill Development including resume building, interview preparation, workplace communication, and leadership training
  • Internship & Job Readiness through industry exposure, company visits, and networking with professionals
  • Technology Enablement such as access to laptops, online tools, and digital literacy workshops
  •  Entrepreneurship & Innovation Support for those inclined toward startups, research, or social initiatives
  • Emotional & Peer Support Circles to strengthen confidence, decision-making, and resilience

Through Aatmaja Forerunners, we empower girls to not only complete their degrees but also emerge as role models who inspire and mentor others — the forerunners of change in their families, communities, and careers.

Aatmaja Alumnus: From Education to Empowerment

Aatmaja Alumnus celebrates the journey of young women who have completed their educational path with Aatmaja Foundation and stepped into the world as graduates and professionals. These girls — once guided and supported by Aatmaja — are now building their careers, supporting their families, and inspiring a new generation of learners.

This phase is not the end, but a powerful beginning. Through continued engagement with our alumnae, Aatmaja Alumnus aims to foster lifelong connection, collaboration, and contribution.

Highlights of the Aatmaja Alumnus Program:

  •  Mentorship Opportunities where alumnae give back by guiding current Aatmajas through their journeys
  •  Alumni Circles for peer support, community bonding, and shared experiences
  •  Ambassadorship & Advocacy empowering alumnae to represent Aatmaja’s mission in their workplaces and communities
  •  Giving Back through volunteering, mentoring, and contributing to new Aatmajas’ educational support

Our graduates are the living proof of what belief, guidance, and opportunity can achieve. Aatmaja Alumnus is more than a network — it is a legacy of empowered women who continue to rise and uplift others.

Once an Aatmaja, always an Aatmaja — connected by values, purpose, and shared dreams.

Important Facets of  Aatmaja Programs

Financial Support

We reimburse students school fees, fees of recommended additional coaching, books & notebooks expenses.

Career Counselling Guidance and Mentoring

We organize aptitude tests and counselling by experts for choosing the right professional career and mentor the girls as they prepare for the same.

Strong Foundation of Values

We believe – ‘Do what is right and not what is easy.’  So we want to create a strong foundation of values for our Aatmajas.

Skill Development & Grooming

Various training programs are conducted for students like Leadership development, Effective communication, Time management for overall development.

Health Awareness

We arrange sessions for health awareness – personal hygiene, nutrition and safety.

Vibrant Network of Aatmajas

We enable students to create a strong support system to each other through a vibrant network of Aatmajas.

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