Registered in Punjab, India Community, dignity & opportunity

Who we are

Compassion and commitment in action.

At Helping Hands for Asia Foundation, our strength lies in the compassion and commitment of our team. We are a diverse group of individuals from different backgrounds, united by a common goal: to create positive and lasting change across Asia.

Leadership & governance

Guiding the foundation.

Manjit Kaur

Director & Founder President

Manjit Kaur provides the strategic direction and inspiration for the foundation. Her commitment to social service guides its community initiatives.

Mohinder Singh

Board Director

Mohinder Singh brings oversight and guidance, helping the foundation plan for sustainable growth and meaningful impact.

Gurdeep Singh

Secretary

Gurdeep Singh manages official records, supports communication across the team, and helps maintain administrative integrity.

Harshdip Singh

Youth Ambassador

Harshdip Singh supports community service, youth engagement, and positive social change.

Operational & project management

Turning plans into action.

Shunny Kumar

Project Manager

Shunny Kumar plans, coordinates, and monitors projects so that initiatives deliver practical benefits to the communities they serve.

Major Singh

Human Resources

Major Singh supports the volunteers and staff whose time and skills are central to the foundation’s work.

Our valued members

A wider circle of support.

Our work is strengthened by the dedication and perspectives of Atif Hussain Mir, Mohammad Sulaiman Lon, and Ranjit Singh. They contribute to projects and community outreach alongside the wider team.

Together, our team works to use donations responsibly, with transparency and care for the people we serve.

Program director

Varinder Singh.

Full-time volunteer

As Program Director, Varinder Singh plans and coordinates the foundation’s initiatives. Serving remotely as an unpaid volunteer, he connects leadership, field teams, and communities to help projects move from idea to delivery.

His work focuses on sound planning, efficient coordination, and measurable results.

Key duties & responsibilities

Strategic planning & design

Leads the development of projects and programs aligned with the foundation’s mission.

Remote coordination & management

Coordinates teams, timelines, and resources across project locations in India.

Process improvement

Develops clear systems for operations and communication between remote and field teams.

Monitoring & evaluation

Tracks progress and outcomes to support accountability to donors and communities.

Report synthesis

Brings project findings together to inform future plans and report results.

A bridge for impact

Connects leadership, field teams, and communities so plans can become practical action.

Varinder contributes his time and skills as a full-time, unpaid volunteer in support of the foundation’s mission.

About our nonprofit & Section 80G

Registered in Ludhiana, focused on community well-being.

Helping Hands for Asia Foundation is a registered nonprofit based in Ludhiana, Punjab, with a wider vision for communities across India and Asia. Our initiatives address education, healthcare, livelihoods, and emergency relief.

Legal nameHELPING HANDS FOR ASIA FOUNDATION

Company identification number (CIN)U88900PB2025NPL064165

Section 80G registration number reported by the foundationAAHCH8697LF20251

For donors

Donations and tax deductions

The foundation reports approval under Section 80G. Depending on the organization’s current approval category and the donor’s circumstances, an eligible donation may qualify for a deduction. A 50% category can be subject to a qualifying limit; a deduction is not automatic or unlimited.

Ask the foundation for its current approval details, a donation receipt, and Form 10BE where applicable. The Income Tax Department advises donors to confirm the institution’s status and deduction category before claiming a deduction.

Read the Income Tax Department’s Section 80G guidance

Support the work

Contact the foundation to discuss a donation or a project partnership and request current payment and tax documentation.

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Change begins close to home.

Join us in creating more opportunities for people and communities.