Livelihood NGOs in India
26 verified Indian NGOs working on livelihood, spread across 10 cities — the largest clusters are in New Delhi, Mumbai, . Each listing links to the organisation's own site so you can verify them before giving.
26 organisations listed
Where these livelihood NGOs work
VerifiedActionAid Association
Working with the poorest and most excluded communities
VerifiedAntarang Foundation
Career readiness and employability for underserved youth
VerifiedBarefoot College
Training rural women as solar engineers and community leaders
VerifiedDr. Reddy's Foundation
Skilling and livelihood programmes for disadvantaged youth
VerifiedEkal Vidyalaya Foundation of India
One-teacher schools for rural and tribal children
VerifiedEnAble India
Economic independence and dignity for people with disabilities
VerifiedGoonj
Cloth for Work — turning urban surplus into a rural development resource
VerifiedHabitat for Humanity India
Decent housing and disaster response for vulnerable families
VerifiedLend A Hand India
Vocational and skill education for secondary-school students
VerifiedMagic Bus India Foundation
Moving children and youth out of poverty
VerifiedMijwan Welfare Society
Shabana Azmi-led society empowering rural girls in Uttar Pradesh
Founded by Shabana Azmi
VerifiedNAAM Foundation
Actor-led foundation tackling farmer distress in Maharashtra
Founded by Nana Patekar & Makarand Anaspure
VerifiedOxfam India
Working to end discrimination and inequality
VerifiedPaani Foundation
Aamir Khan's foundation fighting drought in rural Maharashtra
Founded by Aamir Khan
VerifiedPRADAN
Enhancing rural livelihoods for the poorest communities
VerifiedPratham Education Foundation
Every child in school and learning well
VerifiedRang De
Peer-to-peer micro-lending for low-income entrepreneurs
VerifiedSamarthanam Trust for the Disabled
Empowering people with disabilities through education and livelihood
VerifiedSankalpTaru Foundation
Plant a tree, grow a tree
VerifiedSelf Employed Women's Association (SEWA)
Organising women workers for full employment and self-reliance
VerifiedSmile Foundation
Changing lives, restoring dignity
VerifiedTata Trusts
One of India's oldest philanthropic organisations
VerifiedThe Hans Foundation
Philanthropic grants across health, education and livelihoods
VerifiedUdayan Care
Nurturing lives, regenerating dignity
VerifiedWar Wounded Foundation
Empowering India's war-disabled soldiers to convert disability into ability
VerifiedWatershed Organisation Trust
Watershed development and climate resilience for rural India
Frequently asked
- How many livelihood NGOs does Daan list?
- 26 verified organisations working on livelihood across 10 Indian cities. The list grows as we verify more.
- Which livelihood NGO should I donate to?
- We deliberately do not rank them — the right choice depends on whether you care about scale, a specific city, or a particular approach. Read a few profiles, follow the link to each organisation's own site, and look at their annual report before deciding.
- How do you decide which NGOs get listed?
- We list organisations we can independently confirm exist and are operating, using their official website and published material. NGOs do not pay to be listed, and nobody can buy a higher position.
- Can I volunteer with livelihood organisations instead of donating?
- Yes — open any profile and use the Volunteer tab. If the organisation has not joined Daan yet you can still register interest, and we will notify you when they post opportunities.
- Is my donation tax-deductible?
- Many Indian NGOs hold 80G certification, which allows a deduction, but it differs per organisation and can expire. Ask the NGO for their current 80G certificate before assuming a donation qualifies.