Vizag Volunteers Association

What Vizag Volunteers Association does

Vizag Volunteers Association (VVA) is a non-profit society registered under the Andhra Pradesh Societies Act, 2001 (Reg No 101/2021), founded in 2020 in Visakhapatnam by Karnatakapu Satish with co-founder Chandan Achary. The organization's functional purpose is to mobilize volunteer-driven social impact across 13 active projects, supported by a 13-person staff team and a reported base of 5,000 volunteers. As of the most recent disclosures, VVA has logged 233,875 cumulative volunteer hours and claims to have impacted 209,792 lives. Programmatic verticals include recent 2025 launches — PCOD-OS (women's health), Begging-Free Vizag (urban poverty in partnership with Vizag City Police), and Bridging Generations (elderly welfare) — alongside longer-standing projects.

The operating model is structured around two individual-donor fundraising programs: Power of 100, offering contribution tiers at ₹5,000, ₹10,000, and ₹20,000, and Insta Impact, a recurring monthly program priced between ₹99 and ₹1,999. On the institutional side, VVA pursues CSR partnerships aligned with India's Schedule VII, with named corporate partners including Tanishq, Cognizant, Cubewise, and Radio Mirchi. Strategic alliances include Kalam Dream Labs and a technology partnership with F9tech, the latter providing the digital backbone for volunteer coordination, donation processing, and program management. The Vizag City Police collaboration on Begging-Free Vizag represents the organization's principal government engagement.

From a revenue perspective, VVA has received cumulative cash donations of ₹14,96,175 and material donations valued at ₹80,00,000 since inception. Geographic focus is concentrated in Visakhapatnam and the broader Andhra Pradesh region. The entity does not disclose traditional financial statements; the disclosed metrics are operational and impact-oriented rather than revenue-based, consistent with a registered society structure rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Vizag Volunteers Association

Legal name

Vizag Volunteers Association

Website

https://vizagvolunteers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vizag Volunteers Association is a Visakhapatnam-based non-profit society founded in 2020 that mobilizes 5,000 volunteers across 13 social-impact projects, funded through tiered individual donations (Power of 100, Insta Impact) and CSR partnerships aligned with India's Schedule VII.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Volunteer Mobilization Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Volunteer mobilization services
• Community fundraising programs
• Corporate social responsibility partnerships
• Social impact projects
• Humanitarian nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Visakhapatnam

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Donations (Power of 100): Monthly and one-time donations from individual members at various tiers (Bronze ₹5000, Silver ₹10000, Gold ₹20000). Also includes Insta Impact recurring contributions (₹99-₹1999/month). All donations eligible for 80G tax exemption.
2. Corporate CSR Partnerships: Funding from corporations for CSR programs aligned with Schedule VII of Companies Act, 2013. Includes Adopt-a-Project Model, Custom CSR Programs, Lump Sum Donations, and Cause-Based Sponsorship.
3. Material Contributions: In-kind donations of goods, services, and expertise from individuals and organizations. Includes material supplies, pro bono services, technology, and logistics support.
4. Employee Engagement Programs: Corporate employee participation through volunteer days, skill-based volunteering, payroll giving programs, and awareness drives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vizag Volunteers Association operates a community-led volunteer mobilization platform that connects individual donors, corporates, NGOs, and government bodies around social impact projects. It runs tiered donation programs (Power of 100 and Insta Impact) with 80G tax benefits and executes on-the-ground humanitarian, environmental, healthcare, and welfare projects in Visakhapatnam.

Product overview

Vizag Volunteers Association is a non-profit organization that operates as a platform connecting individuals, corporates, NGOs, and government entities for community welfare. Its product portfolio centers on two primary fundraising vehicles—Power of 100 (a tiered membership donation program at ₹5,000/₹10,000/₹20,000 with tax benefits) and Insta Impact (a micro-donation platform with monthly tiers from ₹99 to ₹1,999)—complemented by a diverse set of social impact projects spanning environmental initiatives (I Love Vizag Beach, Green Vizag), healthcare programs (Digi Blood, Oxygen Bank/Covid-19, PCOD-OS), community support (Real Needy, Special People Project, Skill Share, Re Use), and intergenerational connection (Bridging Generations). The organization also offers a CSR partnership framework with Funding, Engagement, and In-Kind models, and manages specific fundraising campaigns such as Support Tribal School. The association emphasizes technology adoption across all operations as a core operational principle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power of 100 A flagship community fundraising program enabling collective giving through tiered monthly or one-time membership donations of ₹5,000 (Bronze), ₹10,000 (Silver), or ₹20,000 (Gold), with 80G tax exemption benefits. Targeted at individual donors, working professionals, and corporates.
• Insta Impact A recurring micro-donation platform offering four monthly giving tiers (₹99 Starter, ₹499 Supporter, ₹999 Change Maker, ₹1,999 Impact Leader) with the option to contribute monthly or one-time. Targeted at individual donors seeking low-barrier community contribution.
• I Love Vizag Beach An environmental project dedicated to keeping Vizag's beaches clean and safe through regular volunteer-led cleanup activities. Targeted at environmental volunteers and the local community.
• Digi Blood A digital platform and initiative connecting blood donors with those in need, facilitating voluntary blood donation across cities and rural pockets in Andhra Pradesh. Targeted at patients and voluntary blood donors.
• Begging-Free Vizag – Jyothirgamaya A humanitarian initiative to identify, rescue, rehabilitate, and empower individuals involved in begging in Visakhapatnam, operating in collaboration with Vizag City Police through ground-level surveys and a five-step approach covering identification, rescue, emotional support, employment opportunities, and public awareness. Targeted at socially vulnerable individuals and the Vizag community.
• PCOD-OS A women's health initiative (Polycystic Ovarian Disorder – Outreach & Support) dedicated to creating widespread awareness, education, and medical support for women and girls affected by PCOD/PCOS across Vizag and surrounding regions, targeting 1 lakh women through school/college programs, medical camps, and community outreach. Targeted at women and girls affected by PCOD/PCOS.
• Bridging Generations A community initiative focused on strengthening intergenerational bonds by organizing visits to old-age homes and orphanages, featuring interactive activities such as music, dance, storytelling, and cultural programs. Targeted at youth, elderly residents of care homes, and orphans.
• Special People Project A support program for individuals with special needs, providing assistance and resources to empower differently-abled individuals in the Vizag community. Targeted at differently-abled individuals and their families.
• Re Use A community initiative promoting the reuse and repurposing of materials and goods to reduce waste and support those in need through resource redistribution. Targeted at environmentally conscious community members and underprivileged recipients.
• Green Vizag An environmental sustainability project aimed at making Vizag a greener city through tree planting, conservation efforts, and ecological awareness activities. Targeted at local residents and environmental volunteers.
• Oxygen Bank / Covid-19 A COVID-19 pandemic response initiative providing free oxygen supplies, medical aid, food distribution, mental health support, and vaccination assistance to affected individuals and communities in Visakhapatnam. Targeted at COVID-19 affected individuals and families.
• Volunteering A program connecting volunteers with social causes, enabling individuals to contribute their time and skills toward community welfare and charitable activities. Targeted at individual community volunteers.
• Real Needy A direct assistance initiative providing support to individuals and families facing urgent financial or material hardship in the Vizag community. Targeted at economically disadvantaged individuals and families.
• Skill Share A skill development and knowledge-sharing program that connects professionals and experts with community members to provide training, mentorship, and career guidance. Targeted at community members seeking skill development and mentorship.
• CSR Partnerships Corporate Social Responsibility partnership program offering three engagement models (Funding, Engagement, and In-Kind), aligned with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. Targeted at corporations seeking CSR program execution partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 209,792 individuals positively impacted through various programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kalam Dream LabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKalam Dream Labs is a strategic partner for Vizag Volunteers, with Vizag Volunteers serving as a project implementation partner. They collaborate on education and social welfare initiatives including tribal school support.
• F9techcoreTechnology or IntegrationF9tech is the technology partner responsible for designing and maintaining the Vizag Volunteers website platform, enabling digital operations and volunteer coordination.
• TanishqminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTanishq collaborates with Vizag Volunteers for CSR initiatives and community engagement programs, supporting the volunteer organization's social causes.
• Vizag Runner AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVizag Runner Association collaborates on community events including awareness walks like the Pink Sakhi Saree Walk for cancer awareness.
• Andhra University AlumniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlumni network collaborates on educational initiatives and community engagement activities.
• CognizantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCognizant participates as corporate partner for employee volunteering and CSR programs with Vizag Volunteers.
• Radio MirchiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio Mirchi collaborates on event promotion and awareness campaigns through media outreach.
• Vizag City PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVizag City Police collaborates with Vizag Volunteers on the Begging Free Vizag initiative, conducting ground-level surveys and rehabilitation programs together.
• MGCH (Mahatma Gandhi College Hospital)minorOthersHealthcare institution collaborating on medical camps and health awareness programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GiveIndia: India's largest online donation platform connecting individual and CSR donors to verified nonprofits across causes, with strong tax-exemption workflows (80G) — directly comparable recurring-giving and CSR intermediary model.
• United Way India: Federated giving organization that pools corporate and individual donations and channels them to multiple NGO partners across causes — the closest structural analogue to Vizag Volunteers' umbrella model.
• LetsVolunteer: Volunteer mobilization platform connecting individuals and corporates to NGO opportunities across India — directly comparable to Vizag Volunteers' community-led volunteer coordination GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Naandi Foundation: Established Indian NGO working across education, health, and livelihoods with deep CSR partnerships and government engagement — analogous multi-cause community-impact structure.
• Akshaya Patra Foundation: Large-scale Indian nonprofit running school meals with extensive CSR funding and government partnerships — comparable multi-cause nonprofit model with much larger national footprint.
• Habitat for Humanity India: International NGO operating in India with structured corporate volunteering, CSR, and donation programs — comparable federated NGO operating model with Schedule VII-aligned CSR framework.
• Helpage India: Established Indian nonprofit focused on elderly welfare with CSR funding and a volunteer base — comparable in cause-area (Bridging Generations) and CSR-driven revenue mix.

Regional players

• RoundGlass Foundation: Philanthropic foundation primarily active in Punjab focused on community health and well-being — comparable regional community-foundation model anchored to a single geography.
• Deshpande Foundation: Hubballi/Karnataka-based community development organization running multiple programs with corporate and volunteer engagement — comparable single-region, multi-cause operating model.

Emerging players

• Youth4Jobs Foundation: Smaller Indian nonprofit focused on skilling and livelihoods for disadvantaged youth with CSR-aligned programs — comparable scale and CSR-driven, cause-specific operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vizagvolunteers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Vizagvolunteers
• Facebookfacebook.com/vizagvolunteers
• Instagraminstagram.com/vizagvolunteers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vizagvolunteers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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