About

Modern civic action, built on trust.

CAF is a non-partisan Indian non-profit committed to public awareness, transparency, and equitable development.

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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Lives Supported
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Volunteers
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Campaigns
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Villages Reached
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Trees Planted
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Medical Camps
Indian school children supported by CAF programs
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 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

Avijit Kamilya

Founder & President

Former civil servant with 5 years in rural administration. Leads CITIZEN AWARENESS FOUNDATION'S governance and policy work.

Priya Roy

Priya Roy

Executive Manager

Ex-management consultant. Leads programs, operations and impact measurement.

SANKAR SAHOO

SANKAR SAHOO

Head of Programs

12 years in disaster response and public health with leading humanitarian agencies.

Ritu Sharma

Ritu Sharma

Head of Partnerships & CSR

Builds CAF's corporate, government and multilateral partnerships.

Dr. Kavita Rao

Dr. Kavita Rao

Medical Director

Public-health physician. Oversees CAF's medical camps and health programs.

Sukanta Bera

Sukanta Bera

Chief Finance Officer & Director

Chartered Accountant. Leads finance, compliance and transparency reporting.