Every action — big or small — builds a more resilient Himalayan community.
A CSR-1 registered non-profit strengthening women-led livelihoods, green skills, and community resilience in the heart of Himachal Pradesh since 2017.
Nearly a decade of grassroots work in the Himalayas — measured not just in figures, but in the women, families and villages whose futures we've helped rewrite.
Lives Impacted
women, youth & families empowered through livelihood training, education & health initiatives
Active Projects
flagship initiatives spanning Silai schools, skilling & green livelihoods
Training Centres
training centres bringing skill development to the doorstep of rural women
Years of Service
years of consistent grassroots commitment to women's empowerment since 2017
Every number represents a real person, a real family, a real Himalayan village transformed.
Helping Hand Welfare and Education Trust is more than just an NGO; we are a movement for sustainable change in the mountains.
We work at the critical intersection of women’s economic empowerment and climate resilience. By moving beyond one-time training to production-linked livelihood systems, we ensure that women in remote villages have consistent, dignified income.
To foster self-reliant, sustainable, and economically resilient communities across rural India, starting with the Himalayas.
Our 4-step sustainable development model.
Forming Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Joint Liability Groups in remote villages.
Providing industry-standard skills in tailoring, solar tech, and food processing.
Setting up decentralized production units for soaps, uniforms, and LED bulbs.
Connecting products to markets via 'The Pahadi Shop' and corporate partners.
We take a holistic approach to development, ensuring every intervention is sustainable and community-led.
Establishing Silai schools, knitting units, and micro-enterprises for soaps and cow-dung products.
Training in solar technology, LED assembly, and beekeeping to support the green economy.
Creating Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), facilitating bank linkages, and digital literacy.
Organizing health camps, plantation drives, and promoting traditional sports.
Across hundreds of villages in Himachal Pradesh, thousands of women are rewriting their stories every day. Click any card to read the full journey.
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Among 300 women trained under USHA-Tata Power Initiative. Her sewing machine became her pathway to independence — today she runs her own unit, serves 3 villages, employs 2 others.
Grew up where grass weaving was a dying art. Helping Hand helped her rediscover her heritage — today her eco-friendly baskets are sold across HP, employing 2 village women.
Knew how to knit but never imagined it as livelihood. After Helping Hand training she learned market access — her crochet shawls now reach Shimla and Chandigarh.
Joined Helping Hand almost by accident. Her artistic instinct found expression in crochet — today orders arrive from Delhi and Pune, showcased at state fairs.
Leads 20 women stitching national flags. A one-time govt contract became year-round livelihood — she now mentors others on quality standards and enterprise management.
From awareness workshops and skilling drives to soap-making, sewing and plantation work — real events and projects transforming real lives.
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230+ adolescent girls reached under Swachhta Pakhwada with SJVN. An interactive session by a Kamla Nehru Hospital gynaecologist, open Q&A, and sanitary-pad distribution — breaking stigma and building confidence.
50 sewing machines distributed to women who completed the SIDBI-supported entrepreneurship & stitching training. Chief Guest Mr. Ashok Gautam, Director MSME, Govt. of India — turning skills into livelihoods.
300 women trained in 12 batches with sewing machines distributed. Supported by Tata Power & USHA International. Beneficiaries now run independent tailoring enterprises.
500+ saplings planted by women and youth across Himachal forest zones. Combined environmental awareness with grassroots civic action and community ownership.
90 women across 3 Mandi villages trained in LED bulb and solar product assembly, building STEM skills and creating modern tech-based livelihoods.
NABARD-funded exposure visits: women visited successful enterprises across HP, gaining market insights, pricing knowledge and production management skills.
200+ women in sports day celebrations combined with structured health and nutrition awareness — promoting holistic well-being in rural communities.
Women-led cleanliness drive at Shimla's Scandal Point organised with USHA and SIDBI — demonstrating empowered women lead community transformation.
Hands-on apiculture training in Himalayan forests. Trained in modern beehive management, honey extraction and marketing — sustainable livelihood from nature.
30 women trained in herbal soap formulation, quality packaging and marketing. Participants now supply soap to local markets and SHG networks.
Essential relief kits to 200+ families across Shimla district with GOONJ. Kits included food, hygiene supplies and utilities during times of distress.
90 women skilled in traditional dhatu (Himachali craft) and jacket making across 3 villages, preserving cultural heritage while building income-generating enterprise.
Tap on a profile to read their full journey.
We believe that empowering communities through livelihood, education, and skill development creates lasting social change — because when a woman rises, an entire community rises with her.
Founder & Chairman
Kapil founded Helping Hand in 2017 with a singular mission: to stop migration from hill villages by creating local livelihood opportunities. His journey from a social worker to leading a statewide movement inspires our daily operations.
Chief Strategy & Impact Advisor
With deep expertise in social impact strategy, Mrinal shapes our long-term vision. He bridges the gap between grassroots realities and corporate CSR goals, ensuring our programs are scalable, measurable, and sustainable.
Strategy and Thought Leadership Advisor
Durgesh brings innovative thinking to our community development models. His focus on 'Green Skills' and future-ready livelihoods has been pivotal in launching our solar and LED training initiatives.
The distinguished minds who guide our mission, ensure accountability, and shape the long-term vision of Helping Hand.
Board Member & General Secretary
A dedicated civil engineer and community development professional. Er. Joshi leads organizational operations and ensures transparent governance across all Helping Hand programs in Himachal Pradesh.
Board Member & Director
Bringing grassroots expertise in women's empowerment and rural outreach. Sheetal drives program design and community engagement, ensuring every initiative reaches the most underserved women in Himachal Pradesh.
Board Member & Legal Advisor
An accomplished advocate with expertise in non-profit law, compliance, and social justice. Adv. Thakur safeguards the legal integrity of Helping Hand and ensures full regulatory compliance across all districts.
Helping Hand Welfare & Education Trust operates under a fully transparent governance framework with annual audits and board-reviewed financials available to all stakeholders.
Recognised by government bodies, corporate partners, and international platforms for our commitment to women's empowerment and sustainable livelihoods.
Helping Hand Education & Welfare Trust was honoured as the Most Impactful NGO of the Year — recognising our grassroots work in women’s empowerment, skill development, and sustainable rural livelihoods across Himachal Pradesh. The recognition was covered prominently by leading regional dailies.
Featured in the press
USHA International Ltd. / Tata Power
Recognised for successfully implementing the Women Entrepreneurship Initiative in rural Shimla District — training 300+ women in sewing, stitching, life skills, and entrepreneurship during FY 2025–26.
"Helping Hand Organisation, Usha International Limited, in partnership with Tata Power is implementing the women entrepreneurship initiative in the rural areas of Shimla District, successfully. Through this initiative, around 300 rural women have been trained in sewing and stitching, life skills and entrepreneurship development during FY 2025-26."
"The provision of sewing machine along with structured training and mentoring support has created meaningful livelihood opportunities and empowered women to become economically independent."
"I appreciate the commitment of all partners involved and hope that this collaboration will continue to expand its reach and impact across other regions as well."
— Vikramaditya Singh, Public Works & U.D. Minister, Himachal Pradesh
USHA International Ltd. / Tata Power
Formally recognised by USHA International Ltd. and Tata Power for successfully implementing the Usha Silai School Program — training 300+ rural women in sewing, stitching, and life skills across Shimla District.
Sh. Vikramaditya Singh, Public Works & U.D. Minister, HP
Personally appreciated by the Public Works & Urban Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh for facilitating effective community engagement and strengthening women's economic empowerment — a key priority of the HP Government.
Vibha Vani — IISF Bhopal 2023
Awarded the Best Sustainability Award at the India International Science Festival, Bhopal — recognising Helping Hand's Entrepreneurship Development Program that creates sustainable enterprises for rural women.
EarthON Foundation — 2024
Founder Kapil Kumar personally honoured with the Rising Impact Award — recognising his passion, early efforts, and strong journey toward creating transformational social impact through women entrepreneurship.
Helping Hand’s work empowering rural women across Himachal Pradesh was featured by Punjab Kesari and multiple regional media outlets, highlighting the transformative impact of our livelihood programmes on women’s economic independence.
From government ministries to national CSR partners, our work has been recognised for its authentic, grassroots approach to women’s economic empowerment and rural development.
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