Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust, is a registered charity that was established over 20 years ago by Mr Mahendra Mehta. It was set up in order to tackle the problems of poverty in Mumbai, especially amongst young children. From its humble origins as a family institution it has grown rapidly, and now its projects cover a wide range of activities located in both India and other developing countries, including Afghanistan, Sudan, Kenya and Burundi.

Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust is committed to the welfare of people from the most underprivileged strata of society without distinction of caste, creed or color. Its emphasis is on assisting the children and youth who are the citizens of tomorrow and the disabled who need a support to help them join mainstream society.

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Our logo symbolises our vision for the future - a future in which each and every child can look forward to a new day, a day free of hunger, suffering, abuse and poverty. We want to reach out to children across the world, to give them new opportunities, and help them rise out of poverty.

Mahendra Mehta, one of the most well known and respected international Rotarians of his generation, was born in Antwerp, Belgium. Over two decades ago he initiated the Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust with financial resources from his own family and friends.Since then he has been a worldwide force to help children across the globe in a multitude of ways. In just India, Mahendra Mehta is credited for helping over 2 million children through an assortment of educational, medical, developmental and various other initiatives. However, India is not the only part of the world that has benefited from Mahendra Mehta’s philanthropy. He has helped tens of thousands of children in Kenya, Afghanistan, Burundi, Honduras, Dominican Republic.

Mahendra Mehta embraces the character qualities of generosity, compassion, and spirit. His commitment to children through a multiplicity of outreach projects that seek to touch children who are the ‘poorest of the poor’, are a testament to him as an individual. Mehta does not limit his contribution solely to his community, but gives of himself globally. He continues to motivate, inspire, and bring people, groups and like-minded humanitarians together to perpetuate an ingrained philosophy of philanthropy. Mahendra Mehta works diligently on his present projects, but also continues to put new altruistic initiatives in motion everyday. At the age of over 75 years, he perseveres; he continues to create new dreams and new ways to make a difference. Selflessly he gives and inspires others to remember those who go without. Mahendra Mehta’s life mission is to transform the lives of children, helping them to reach their full potential even if they come from the streets and the worst possible economic conditions imaginable. From helping children during times of crisis to facilitating medical assistance, Mahendra Mehta gives children throughout the world something we all need .