The Punya Foundation is a not for profit charity organisation. It was registered in South Australia in June 2010. The Foundation gained Australian Taxation Office tax-exempt status in 2017. Similarly, in 2017, the Foundation obtained 501 (c) (3) registration status in the USA. Also, the Punya Foundation is registered in Nepal and holds charity status.
The Foundation operates on principles of universal declaration of human rights with a mission of “Justice through Education and Empowerment”. It operates without inclination to any religion, culture, ethnicity, caste and gender.
Target groups of the Foundation are those who need support to live a dignified life. The Foundation assists orphans, underprivileged and rendered vulnerable children with their education through provision of scholarships. It also focuses on welfare of women in fronts of social issues like mediation programs and empowerment through adult education and micro-finance projects. The Punya Foundation is established to contribute to make differences in lives of rendered vulnerable, deprived, and victimized people across the globe.
The Foundation also mobilises resources and extends relief programs during disasters and natural calamities. To assist people like migrants and refugees, the Foundation organises integration programs, cultural activities, job-oriented training programs and provides psychosocial support. For promotion of social justice, the Foundation raises its voice against violation of human rights.
The Punya Foundation team comprises of committed and result oriented youths, experts, activists, professionals and think tanks.