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Welcome to Ashwini Kidney Trust

Ashwini Kidney Trust has been formed in 16 February 2007 and duly registered with the charity commissioner with the registration number E 2049.

The various activities of the trust are as described below:

1)  Training of various categories of health workers including doctors, nurses, paramedical staff such as laboratory technologists, dialysis technicians, social workers, dieticians, pharmacists, etc. Notable amongst these are the involvement in teaching of dialysis technicians in the courses run by Bhaiyaji Pandharipande National College of Social Sciences, Nagpur under the aegis of the RTMNU.In regard to this activity, the objective of better patient healthcare by providing specialised training to members of society is fulfilled.
The faculty include Specialists in the various fields such as eminent Nephrologist, Psychologist and sometimes guest faculties from outside the city.
All attempts are made in this respect by providing study materials like manikins, books and subscriptions to seminars, online courses, reading materials, posters purchases.
The Managing Trustee and the Secretary devote their time daily in this activity and are faculty many times, providing their expertise without any remunerations.

2) Conducting seminars, group discussions, lectures for large gatherings at community conclaves, religious gatherings. The theme in these lectures is to advise people about their health care overall and in particular how to take care of their kidneys and avoid early progress of kidney disease by identifying preexisting factors which may lead to development of kidney disease.

3) Awareness is created through advertisements in brochures, pamphlets, posters, CDs, about kidney diseases and how to avoid them. The philosophy of prevention is better then cure is followed. As India is the capital of Diabetes in the world and there is an epidemic of kidney diseases waiting to happen, the trust focuses on preemptive actions and messages.

4) Participation in celebrations at medical conferences and health camps such Ordnance factory annual day, Shri Nitinji Raut Mega health camp day, Jyesth Nagarik meetings, etc.
The message again is how to protect your kidneys.

5) Participation through various activities on World Kidney Day celebrated on the first Thursday of March every year. A major activity held in the past was the Cookery competition held for recipes related to kidney patients with low salt, low sugar, high protein and low potassium. There were 78 participants and the jury comprised of the Chief Chef of Hotel Centre Point, nutritionist Mrs. Jayshree Pendharkar, TV show hostess Mrs. Neeta Anjankar.

6) Spreading the awareness amongst patients through purchase of reading materials like the books Suraksha Kidney Ki, written in multiple Indian languages and distributed for improving the knowledge of patients and their relatives.

7) Spreading the message through Diwali cards and greetings on religious festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi through radio message and publishing a CD containing aarti with a social message. Our Diwali greetings contain a message for the awareness of people and drawings by children of patients.

8) Holding Continuing Medical Education seminars for groups of doctors to increase their awareness about newer treatment options in renal healthcare.

9) Participation in free health camps and check up of patients especially under Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Yojana for below poverty line patients.

Ashwini Kidney Trust is dedicated to preventing kidney disease and promoting lifelong kidney health through awareness, education, and early intervention. We believe that prevention is the most powerful treatment—and that every person deserves the knowledge and support to protect their kidney health.

Founded with a mission to reduce the growing burden of kidney disease, our work focuses on empowering individuals and communities to make informed lifestyle choices. Through health education, screening programs, and collaboration with healthcare professionals, we aim to shift the focus of kidney care from treatment to prevention.

At Ashwini Kidney Trust, we envision a future where regular kidney check-ups become a routine part of health awareness, and simple practices—like staying hydrated, eating balanced meals, staying active, and managing diabetes or hypertension—are embraced as everyday habits. Our initiatives target both urban and rural populations, ensuring that kidney health awareness reaches those most at risk and often underserved.

We are committed to building a culture where preventive kidney health is accessible to all, irrespective of background or geography. Guided by empathy, integrity, and innovation, Ashwini Kidney Trust strives to protect kidney health for life—safeguarding the vitality, dignity, and wellbeing of the communities we serve.

At Ashwini Kidney Trust, our mission is to prevent kidney disease through education, awareness, and proactive community engagement. We are committed to empowering individuals with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to take charge of their kidney health long before disease develops.

Our focus lies in bridging the gap between medical expertise and public understanding. Through health education programs, awareness campaigns, and early screening initiatives, we aim to make kidney health a household priority. We strive to ensure that every individual—irrespective of age, background, or geography—understands the simple, everyday choices that protect kidney function and prevent chronic disease.

By collaborating with healthcare professionals, schools, workplaces, and community organizations, Ashwini Kidney Trust seeks to foster a culture of informed prevention. We champion evidence-based education and equitable access to health literacy, creating opportunities for people to make sustainable, kidney-friendly lifestyle changes.

Our mission extends beyond raising awareness—it’s about transforming awareness into action. Through consistent education, advocacy, and compassion-driven outreach, we aspire to build healthier communities where kidney health is valued, protected, and nurtured for generations to come.

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