About MAZANYA
Nurturing life like maa
Our story, mission, and commitment
Since 2019
Our Journey of
Compassion
MAZANYA was born from a simple yet powerful observation: a mother never lets her child go hungry. In the heart of Chandigarh, we witnessed families struggling with food insecurity, mothers unable to provide proper nutrition, and communities lacking the knowledge and resources to sustain themselves.
Founded in 2019, MAZANYA (which embodies the essence of "maa" - mother) represents our commitment to nurture communities with the same unconditional care and dedication that a mother shows her children. We started with a small ration distribution program serving 50 families and have grown into a comprehensive organization touching thousands of lives.
Our Mission
To eliminate food insecurity and malnutrition in Chandigarh by providing comprehensive nutrition support, maternal health services, and building sustainable community resilience.
Core Focus Areas
- Immediate hunger relief
- Maternal & child nutrition
- Sustainable food systems
- Evidence-based interventions
Our Vision
A future where every family has access to nutritious food, every mother can nourish her children without worry, and every community has the capacity to sustain itself.
Our Future Goals
- Zero child malnutrition
- Self-reliant communities
- Informed policy decisions
- Dignified access to food
The Timeline
Our
Journey
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The Inception
MAZANYA founded in Chandigarh with a pilot ration program for 50 families.
Pillar of Support
Launched Maternal Health initiatives and reached over 2,000 lives.
Resilience Hub
Established the first community kitchen garden network in Mohali periphery.
Data for Good
Launched the Food Security Observatory for evidence-based policy advocacy.
Scaling Impact
Empowering thousands through holistic food and nutrition security models.
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Our Values
Built on
Principles
Our work is guided by the unconditional care of a mother and the rigor of scientific intervention.
Compassion
We serve with the empathy and unconditional care of a mother.
Integrity
Radical transparency and accountability in every action we take.
Innovation
Evidence-based solutions that address the root causes of hunger.
Community
Empowering families towards self-reliance, not dependency.
Equity
Ensuring dignified access to nutrition for every marginalized group.
Resilience
Building sustainable systems that withstand future challenges.
The Strategic Focus
Why
Chandigarh?
Food insecurity in 'The City Beautiful' lurks in plain sight. Our focus here is strategic—leveraging the city's potential to create a replicable model for urban food resilience.
Our Primary Reach
- Chandigarh (Peri-urban belts)
- Panchkula Slum Clusters
- Mohali Urban Villages
- Zirakpur Buffer Zones
Invisible Hunger
12% of peri-urban households experience acute food insecurity, hidden from the city's prosperous facade.
Nutrition Gap
Despite infrastructure, marginalized mothers face barriers to critical prenatal and infant nutrition support.
Migrant Vulnerability
Daily wage earners in construction and services live with limited access to consistent, healthy food sources.
Research Potential
Proximity to top-tier institutions makes the region ideal for creating scalable nutrition models.
Urban Resilience
The city's structure offers unique opportunities for implementing transformative kitchen garden networks.
Active Citizenship
A strong social fabric allows for rapid mobilization of community-driven food security initiatives.
Our Core Team
The Heart of
MAZANYA
A dedicated group of professionals working tirelessly to bridge the hunger gap in Chandigarh.
Dr. Aditi Sharma
Visionary public health specialist with 15+ years experience in urban nutrition models and community health.
Rajesh Kumar
Former logistics lead at Akshaya Patra, currently optimizing field operations to ensure 100% distribution efficiency.
Meera Patel
PhD in Nutritional Sciences, leading our primary field data collection and intervention design strategies.
Compliance & Trust
Verified for
Impact
80G Certification
Tax exemption for donors under Income Tax Act
12A Registration
Recognized charitable trust organization
CSR Eligible
Qualified for corporate social responsibility
Our Ecological
Partners
Collaborating for systemic change across sectors.
Government
- Chandigarh Administration - Social Welfare Dept.
- Department of Women & Child Development
- Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
Academic
- Chandigarh University - Department of Nutrition
- Panjab University - Social Work Department
NGO Network
- Akshaya Patra Foundation
- Feeding India Network
- Nutrition International
Corporate
- CSR initiatives from leading tech firms
- Local business donation networks
- Employee volunteering groups