Hiralchandra

About Me

Guided by the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda - “They alone live who live for others, the rest are more dead than alive”.
I am Hiralchandra Maru, a development practitioner who has spent the last several years working at the intersection of philanthropy, government, and grassroots organisations to strengthen rural India. My journey—from early work in village communities to my current role at A.T.E. Chandra Foundation—has convinced me that real change happens when communities are trusted as partners, not beneficiaries, and when solutions are rooted in local knowledge, dignity, and sustainability.
I believe in regenerative development: work that restores ecosystems, empowers people to lead their own progress, and builds institutions that last beyond any one project or person.

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Over the last decade, working closely with rural communities, governments, and philanthropy has shown me how the right support at the right time can fundamentally change lives. NGOs often stand in the gap where public systems and markets struggle to reach the most vulnerable, bringing last-mile solutions in education, livelihoods, health, and dignity.
As a development professional, I have seen that when communities are trusted, organized, and equipped, they create their own pathways out of poverty and exclusion. Supporting NGOs is therefore not charity for me, but an investment in local leadership, social justice, and climate-resilient futures for India’s villages.
TMM 2026 gives me a chance to convert my own privilege, networks, and love for running into tangible impact on the ground, and I am grateful for every supporter who joins this journey.

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