About Us
Who we are
HPPI is a development organisation registered as a not-for-profit company under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956, since May 1998. It is a non-political, non-religious organisation working for the holistic development of the under-privileged and marginalised people in rural and urban India. We work through social development and poverty alleviation interventions by coordinated, strategic approaches focusing on school education and teacher education, life skills, improved livelihoods, health and sanitation, women empowerment and environment protection.
Aiming at, creating equal opportunities and caring communities, we work together with all people involved in local communities through scale programmes covering several districts or entire states. HPPI has extensive experience in education with public-private partnership (PPP) projects. HPPI has a strong track record of designing and implementing scalable educational projects in partnership with State Governments. Presently HPPI has MoUs with the States of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
Our Community Development projects include large entrepreneurship training programmes and income-generating projects for women. We support health and nutrition through community awareness health camps, training of frontline workers and strong collaboration with primary health centers, especially for the benefit of women and children. We establish environment-friendly practices across all our projects and integrate environmental education and awareness.
HPPI is a member of the Federation for Associations connected to the
International Humana People to People Movement.
Our Vision
A world that fosters resilient communities working together towards greater equity, peace and dialogue and a sustainable relationship between our planet, people, and all living beings.
Our Mission
Our mission is to unite with the people of India to create development in the broadest sense through the implementation of projects aiming at transferring knowledge, skills and capacity to individuals and communities who need assistance to come out of poverty and other de-humanising conditions.
Where we work
HPPI is currently working in 121 districts across 15 states in India, including Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Assam and Delhi, reaching out to more than 3.4 million people annually.
Organisational Structure
As a development organisation focused on inclusive social progress, Humana People to People India (HPPI) follows a robust systemic institutional and operational governance. The Board of Directors forms the keystone of HPPI’s operations. The Chief Executive Officer, appointed by the Board, is responsible for managing the organisation’s overall operations, formulating organisational policies and driving programme strategies under the supervision and guidance of the Board.
We implement the Programmes through Projects in over 100 locations. Every project is led by a Project Leader, with a field team that constitutes the Project Councils. The National Headquarters, with its departments of programme and content development, economy and administration, fund-raising, grant management, communications and project management support team, assists the project teams in achieving the objectives defined by the organisation.
Board of Directors
Dr. Akula Padmavathi
With over four decades of professional experience in social development, Dr. Akula Padmavathi is a Founding Member and Director of HPPI. She was appointed as Chairperson to the Board of Directors in 2004. With a Doctorate in International Economics (USA) and Forensic Science, and a degree in Law, Dr. Padmavathi applies her extensive knowledge in spearheading the mission and vision of HPPI.
Sanjeev Bhatt
With over 27 years of experience in the development sector, Sanjeev Bhatt became one of the Board of Directors in 2001. He is M.Sc. in Botany and leads the Grant Administration department of HPPI. He received the India Achievers Award for Social Service at the 15th National Seminar on Emerging India for his outstanding voluntary contributions to the field of social service.
Kailash Khandelwal
With over 28 years of experience in the development sector, Kailash Khandelwal joined the Board of Directors in 2012. He is a Bachelor of Arts and leads the Livelihood and Community Development initiatives with a core focus on administration, economy overview, capacity building and partnership liaison with governments.
Samrat Roy
A native of Jorhat, Assam, Samrat holds a Graduate degree in Commerce from Dibrugarh University. He has joined the board as an Independent Director with HPPI in March 2023. A certified Micro Finance Professional from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, he has wide range of experience in Financial Management, Business Strategy and Planning, Project implementation and Fundraising. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Magenta Finance Services Pvt Ltd.
Prabha Sati
A Public health professional with over 26 years of experience, Prabha Sati has joined the board as an Independent Director in March 2023. She has rich experience of working in India, Africa, America, Canada, and England. Currently, she is working as Technical Assistance in Strengthen Capabilities Project (TASC), DAI Global Health, UK. She has Master’s degree in Psychology and English Literature and M. Phil in Psychology.
Accountability, Transparency and Good Governance
Humana People to People India is committed to the highest levels of accountability and transparency in its processes and functioning. HPPI was awarded the SGS NGO Benchmarking Certificate on October 30, 2020. The accreditation acknowledges our robust governance systems, commitment to accountability towards our stakeholders, and compliance with international best practices.
The SGS NGO Benchmarking Certificate recognises an organisation based on its assessments by 99 verifiable indicators. SGS is an internationally recognised company, which developed the NGO Benchmarking certification audit in 2001 to provide a universal ‘trust standard’ for NGOs globally.
Humana People to People Federation
HPPI is a member of the Federation for Associations connected to the International Humana People to People Movement, a network of non-profit associations engaged in international solidarity, cooperation and development.Â
Humana People to People grew out of a progressive education movement in the 1970s and is rooted in the commitment to tackle some of the world’s major humanitarian, social and environmental challenges.
The Federation was formally established in 1996. Its goal is to achieve an increased positive impact on global development by strengthening the cooperation among its members. Today, the Federation HPP has 29 independent member associations located across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America, joining forces with more than 12 million people annually. They share a set of common values to protect the planet, build communities and support people to join forces, unleashing their potential for positive change and action.
The activities of Humana People to People are aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda, aiming at building human capacity and encouraging people to join forces to make changes that improve their lives and their communities.