Radha, 12 — First-generation reader
From assisting her mother in the fields, Radha now tops her class after joining CAF's learning center in her village.
Section 8 Non-profit • 12A • 80G • CSR-1
Citizen Awareness Foundation (CAF): Awareness Creates Change
Together we educate, empower and inspire communities through awareness, service and responsible civic action — across India.
- 80G tax-deductible donations
- Live public donation ledger
- 340+ founding volunteers
'26
Founding year 2026
Our first campaigns are live — be an early changemaker
Every voice matters
Education for every child
Awareness Creates Change
Knowledge is Power
Be Aware. Be Responsible.
Real Change Starts With You
Raise Your Voice
Respect Every Voice
Your Action Matters
Youth Can Lead India
Together We Build Tomorrow
India Needs Informed Citizens
Learn • Lead • Serve
Awareness Creates Change
Knowledge is Power
Be Aware. Be Responsible.
Real Change Starts With You
Raise Your Voice
Respect Every Voice
Your Action Matters
Youth Can Lead India
Together We Build Tomorrow
India Needs Informed Citizens
Learn • Lead • Serve
About Us
A modern, non-partisan Indian NGO built for trust.
Citizen Awareness Foundation (CAF) is a citizen-led non-profit committed to public awareness, civic responsibility, and equitable development. We work with communities, governments and CSR partners — through peaceful, lawful, fact-based campaigns.
Registered
Section 8 • 12A • 80G • CSR-1
Incorporated
Founded in 2026
Reach
18 villages • 6 states
Audit
First audit: FY 2026-27
Our Mission
Awareness that leads to action.
To empower citizens — especially youth and underserved communities — with the awareness, tools and support to claim their rights, protect their environment, and improve their livelihoods.
Our Vision
An informed India, in service of every Indian.
A country where every citizen has the awareness and access to safety, justice, education, healthcare and dignified livelihoods.
Core Values
Integrity
We do the right thing — always, even when no one is watching.
Transparency
Every rupee, every voucher, every outcome — open by default.
Accountability
Named owners, published timelines, verifiable results.
Equality
Every citizen matters. No discrimination on any basis.
Compassion
Kindness is a practice, not a slogan.
Community
Locally-led programs, backed by national systems.
Education
We treat learning as the foundation for lasting change.
Innovation
Technology, data and design serving human dignity.
Our Impact
Real numbers. Real people. Real change.
Every figure below is tied to a program record, an audited voucher, and — above all — a person whose life is a little better today.
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Medical Camps
Ground reality, 2026
🇮🇳 A Better India Starts With Us. ❤️
Change doesn’t start somewhere else—it starts with you and me.
Be Aware. Be Responsible. Be the Change.
🌱 Serve your community
🤝 Stand together for those who need us
⚖️ Promote awareness & rights
Our Programs
12 focused programs, one mission.
Awareness leads. Action follows. Every program has a clear scope, measurable outcomes, and a named accountability lead.
Featured Campaigns
Where your support goes right now.
Live campaigns are curated for urgency, transparency and measurable impact. Every rupee is tracked to a program voucher.
Transparency & Accountability
93% of every rupee spent reaches our beneficiaries.
A live public donation ledger from day one. Statutory audit as mandated for Section 8 companies — first report due FY 2026-27.
First report FY 2026-27
Statutory audit
Program-wise
Impact reports
12A • 80G • CSR-1
Compliance
Donation Impact Calculator
See exactly what your donation does.
Slide, tap or type an amount. We’ll translate it into real, verifiable outcomes tied to our programs.
Impact ladder
- Relief₹5005 hot meals
- Environment₹1,0001 sapling kit + 5-yr tracking
- Education₹2,5001 child’s learning kit for a term
- Health₹5,0001 medical camp slot (screening + meds)
- Empowerment₹10,0001 women SHG micro-grant
- Digital₹25,0001 village digital literacy month
Latest News
From the field, in the last 3 months.
Dated updates from our newsroom, programs and finance teams.
Success Stories
Human stories behind every number.
The people we serve are the reason we exist. Here are a few whose lives changed this quarter.
Rehan, 68 — Safe digital citizen
After CAF's digital literacy program, Rehan uses UPI safely and helps neighbours file DigiLocker documents.
Nabakumar — Flood-affected farmer
With CAF's relief and seed kit, Nabakumar's family restarted farming within 40 days of the flood.
Suman Devi — Women's SHG leader
Suman's tailoring cooperative now supplies uniforms to five nearby schools with monthly revenue of ₹1.2 lakh.
Gallery
Field moments, honest and unstaged.
A visual thread through our recent work — relief, education, medical, environmental and community programs.
Watch
90 seconds of impact, 2026.
A short film from our newsroom — flood relief, learning centres, medical camps and the citizens whose lives are changing.
Testimonials
Voices from our community.
Volunteers, donors, beneficiaries and partners — on why they choose CAF.
“CAF gave me a real way to contribute — training, respect, and a team that walks the talk.”
Meera Nair
Volunteer, Kochi
“The transparency report convinced me. Every rupee is accounted for.”
Rakesh Verma
Donor, Jaipur
“My daughter got her first English book from CAF's learning center. She reads to me every night now.”
Farheen Sheikh
Beneficiary, Bihar
“CAF is the most process-driven partner we work with. Reports, receipts, impact — all on time.”
Anita George
CSR Partner, Bengaluru
“Their systems are as good as any big hospital. That's rare in the social sector.”
Dr. Aravind Rao
Medical Camp Lead, Hyderabad
Volunteer
Give a little time. Change a lot of lives.
Join our founding network of 340+ volunteers. Choose a cause you love, work with our field teams, and grow through structured training.
Flexible commitment
4 hours a month is enough
Real training
Foundational + advanced tracks
Local + remote
Field, comms, tech, research
Recognition
Annual CAF Volunteer Awards
Donate
100% Transparent Donations.
Choose your preferred method — UPI, Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Card, or Netbanking. Every donation is tagged to a program and audited annually.
Your ₹500 feeds a family for a week.
Every rupee reaches the ground — tracked, tagged and audited.
Why donate to CAF?
- 80G tax-deductibleReceive an 80G receipt within 24 hours of payment confirmation.
- Secure paymentsPayment gateway with bank-grade encryption (Razorpay coming online).
- Open booksLive public donation ledger; statutory audit due FY 2026-27.
- CSR-1 readyStructured MoUs and utilization certificates for corporate partners.
Refunds: If a donation is made in error, please write to donate@caf.org.in within 7 days. See our Refund Policy.
Donor Wall
A wall of gratitude.
Every name here changed a life. Every rupee reached the ground — verified, receipted and audited.
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Anonymous
23 days ago • General Fund
₹500
This is an anonymous donation test
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Test UPI Donor
23 days ago • General Fund
₹2,000
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Anonymous
23 days ago • General Fund
₹250
Anonymous donation test
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Test Payment Donor
23 days ago • Education
₹500
Test donation for payment flow
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Ravi Kumar
23 days ago • General Fund
₹1,000
Shiksha sabka adhikar hai!
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Asha Test
23 days ago • Education
₹500
For every child in school
Report a Community Issue
See something that needs fixing? Report it.
Sanitation, infrastructure, safety, environment — CAF partners with local authorities to escalate valid reports.
Acknowledged within 48 hours
Reports are confidential by default
Please avoid personal identifiers of victims
Our Team
Public-service veterans building modern impact.
CAF is led by professionals with deep experience in civic administration, development, medicine, finance and technology.
Avijit Kamilya
Founder & President
Former civil servant with 5 years in rural administration. Leads CITIZEN AWARENESS FOUNDATION'S governance and policy work.
Ritu Sharma
Head of Partnerships & CSR
Builds CAF's corporate, government and multilateral partnerships.
Dr. Kavita Rao
Medical Director
Public-health physician. Oversees CAF's medical camps and health programs.
Sukanta Bera
Chief Finance Officer & Director
Chartered Accountant. Leads finance, compliance and transparency reporting.
Priya Roy
Executive Manager
Ex-management consultant. Leads programs, operations and impact measurement.
SANKAR SAHOO
Head of Programs
12 years in disaster response and public health with leading humanitarian agencies.
FAQ
Answers to the questions we get most.
If you can’t find your answer here, use the contact form below.
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Contact
Talk to us.
Media queries, partnerships, general enquiries — we’re here to help.
Email
citizenawarenessfoundation@cafvoice.org
Phone
+91 7873856871
Head Office
4th Floor, Civic Trust Tower, MG Road, Bengaluru 560001
Office hours
Mon–Fri • 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM IST
Newsletter
Monthly impact updates
Program milestones, campaigns, transparency reports.