Udayan Care

What Udayan Care does

Udayan Care is a New Delhi-based nonprofit organization founded in 1994 that provides alternative residential care, education support, and skilling programs for children, girls, and youth from marginalized backgrounds in India. Its service portfolio comprises five core programs: Udayan Ghars (11 residential group homes for children aged 8-18 in NCR, Kurukshetra, and Jaipur), the Udayan Shalini Fellowship (financial and mentoring support for underprivileged girls after Class 10 with fellowships of Rs.1.25-1.75 lakh), the UCIT IT Training Programme (22 centres in NCR with planned expansion into Hyderabad and Vadodara, 11 of which are aligned with NSDC under the Skill India Mission), the Skill Development Programme offering vocational courses and the Sukriti product line, and the Aftercare Outreach Programme supporting care leavers in six cities. An Advocacy, Research, and Training vertical runs the biennial BICON conference.

The organization is governed as a charitable trust under the doing-business name Udayan Care Trust, with no parent entity or subsidiaries. Revenue is entirely donation-based, drawn from individual donors, corporate CSR partnerships (Accrete, Adidas, Amadeus, Apax, ASOS, Benevity, Tech Mahindra Foundation, among others), third-party fundraising platforms (GlobalGiving, GiveIndia, Charities Aid Foundation), and event-based campaigns such as the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon and DaanUtsav. Strategic partnerships with UNICEF, state governments of Bihar/Madhya Pradesh/Uttar Pradesh, and NSDC anchor institutional funding and program design.

Operationally, Udayan Care reaches 17 Indian states and 45 cities, with international chapters in Germany, Canada, and the USA supporting fundraising. It has cared for approximately 1,500 children cumulatively across its homes and is led by Executive Director Anjali Hegde. The organization holds ISO 9001:2008 certification, accreditations from GiveIndia, Credibility Alliance, and GuideStar India Gold, plus the National Award for Child Welfare 2014 from the President of India and Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC since 2018.

Name

Udayan Care

Legal name

Udayan Care

Website

https://udayancare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Udayan Care is a New Delhi-based nonprofit founded in 1994 that delivers residential child care, girls' education fellowships, IT and vocational skilling, and aftercare support across 17 Indian states and 45 cities, funded through individual donations, corporate CSR, and platform-based fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Residential care homes
• Youth education programs
• Vocational training centres
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through the organization's website, direct mail campaigns, and during fundraising events. The organization participates in DaanUtsav and other charitable giving campaigns to attract individual donors.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Udayan Care partners with corporations for CSR funding, cause-related marketing, and employee giving programs. The organization receives support from companies across various sectors.
3. Fundraising Portals: The organization raises funds through third-party platforms including Global Giving, GiveIndia, and CAF (Charities Aid Foundation).
4. Events-Based Fundraising: Participation in marathon events like Airtel Delhi Half Marathon and organizing own fundraising events periodically.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Udayan Care runs residential group homes (Udayan Ghars) for orphaned and abandoned children aged 8-18, the Udayan Shalini Fellowship providing financial and mentoring support to underprivileged girls pursuing higher education, IT and vocational training through 22 UCIT centres and Skill Development Programmes, and Aftercare Outreach Programmes supporting youth transitioning out of institutional care. Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and funded through donations, CSR grants, and event-based fundraising.

Product overview

Udayan Care operates as a multi-program NGO offering a portfolio of interconnected child and youth welfare services in India. The core offerings include Udayan Ghars (11 residential group homes for children needing care and protection), the Udayan Shalini Fellowship (education support for underprivileged girls), the UCIT programme (IT and vocational training through 22 centres), the Skill Development Programme (vocational training producing the Sukriti brand), the Aftercare Outreach Programme (support for youth leaving care), and Advocacy/Research/Training services. The organization focuses on children, women, and youth from marginalized communities across 17 Indian states and 45 cities, with international chapters in Germany, Canada, and USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Udayan Ghar: Residential homes for children in need of care and protection, providing a family-like environment with around 12 children per home aged 8-18.
• Udayan Shalini Fellowship
• UCIT - Udayan Care Information Technology Programme
• Aftercare Outreach Programme (AOP)
• Sukriti

Products and services

• Udayan Ghars
• Udayan Shalini Fellowship Program
• Udayan Care IT Programme (UCIT)
• Udayan Care Skill Development Programme
• Aftercare Outreach Programme (AOP)
• Advocacy, Research, and Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 Udayan Ghars have cared for approximately 1,500 children and youth over the years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tech Mahindra FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has opened admissions for its BA Liberal Arts programme with industry exposure through internships at organizations including Tech Mahindra Foundation and Udayan Care. This provides internship opportunities for students.
• AccreteminorOthersCorporate supporter of Udayan Care, listed among supporters on the organization's website.
• AdidasminorOthersCorporate supporter of Udayan Care, listed among supporters on the organization's website.
• AmadeusminorOthersCorporate supporter of Udayan Care, listed among supporters on the organization's website.
• AnkurminorOthersCorporate supporter of Udayan Care, listed among supporters on the organization's website.
• ApaxminorOthersCorporate supporter of Udayan Care, listed among supporters on the organization's website.
• Arrows GroupminorOthersCorporate supporter of Udayan Care, listed among supporters on the organization's website.
• ASOSminorOthersCorporate supporter of Udayan Care, listed among supporters on the organization's website.
• BenevityminorOthersCorporate supporter of Udayan Care, listed among supporters on the organization's website.
• BoutiqueminorOthersCorporate supporter of Udayan Care, listed among supporters on the organization's website.
• CAF (Charities Aid Foundation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUdayan Care is present on CAF fundraising portal for receiving donations and raising funds.
• GiveIndiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUdayan Care is accredited by GiveIndia and raises funds through the platform.
• GlobalGivingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUdayan Care is present on GlobalGiving portal for international fundraising.
• GuideStar IndiaminorOthersUdayan Care has received GuideStar India Gold Seal certification and NGO Transparency Awards.
• Credibility AllianceminorOthersUdayan Care has been accredited by Credibility Alliance for transparent and credible performance.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith support from UNICEF and State Governments of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, Udayan Care is working on developing models of Alternative and After Care.
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner11 Udayan Care IT Centres of Delhi NCR region offer additional courses in partnership with NSDC under the Skill India Mission.
• State Governments of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar PradeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUdayan Care is working with state governments to develop models of Alternative and After Care with support from UNICEF.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CRY (Child Rights and You): One of India's largest child rights NGOs operating across child welfare, education, and youth development with similar donation-driven funding model and pan-India footprint. Directly comparable in mission (children's rights) and fundraising approach.
• SOS Children's Villages India: Operates residential family-based care homes for orphaned and abandoned children in India. Closest direct comparison to Udayan Ghars' residential care model, with similar lifecycle support and corporate/foster parenting concepts.
• Save the Children India: Global child rights organization with India operations focused on child protection, education, and emergency response. Comparable in program breadth, donor base, and advocacy/policy work including UN/government partnerships.
• Plan India: Indian arm of Plan International focused on children, particularly girls, with programs in education, child protection, and youth empowerment. Comparable to Udayan Shalini Fellowship in mission and donor-supported program model.
• Smile Foundation: Indian NGO running education, healthcare, and skilling programs for underprivileged children and women. Comparable in multi-program child welfare delivery, CSR funding reliance, and pan-India program model.
• Butterflies (NGO): India-based NGO working on child rights, education, and protection with strong programs for street and working children. Comparable in residential/drop-in care, child protection advocacy, and donor-supported program structure.
• Childline India Foundation: Operates 1098 helpline for children in distress, supporting child protection and rescue. Comparable in child protection mission, government partnership model, and pan-India reach, though focused on emergency intervention rather than residential care.

Emerging players

• Magic Bus India Foundation: Youth development NGO focused on livelihoods and life skills for adolescents from low-income communities. Comparable in youth skilling mission (overlapping with UCIT and Skill Development) though less focused on residential care.
• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest education NGOs focused on literacy and learning outcomes for underprivileged children. Comparable in education-focused programming for marginalized children and large CSR/donor-backed scale.
• Bal Umang Drishya Sanstha (BUDS): India-based NGO working on child rights, education, and protection in northern India. Comparable as a smaller-scale child welfare nonprofit with residential and education programs, operating with a similar donor/CSR model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/UdayanCare
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/udayancarengo
• Facebookfacebook.com/UdayanCare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/udayan-care-ngo
• Instagraminstagram.com/udayancare

Compliance12 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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