ANNT NANDAS FOUNDATION
From the heart of the Himalayas
ANNT NANDAS FOUNDATION
From the heart of the Himalayas
Founded in Mundoli, ANNT NANDAS FOUNDATION is rooted in service, discipline, and the belief that every child deserves a genuine opportunity to grow.
The foundation works with children, youth, women, and underserved communities through programmes that strengthen confidence, opportunity, health, and resilience.
Nestled in the Himalayan village of Mundoli, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, ANNT NANDAS FOUNDATION is more than a non-profit organisation — it is a movement dedicated to transforming lives through opportunity, compassion, and purpose.
Founded on 1st May 2023 as an unregistered community effort under the name Mundoli Riders Club, the work began with an extraordinary dream and the simplest of resources: two bicycles and twelve children. On 27 May 2026 the organisation was registered as अनंत नन्दा फाउण्डेशन (ANNT NANDAS FOUNDATION), a Section 8 non-profit.
Every child possesses a gift. Some discover it early. Many never do. We believe talent is not determined by wealth, geography, or social status. It exists in every village, every home, and every child waiting for someone to believe in them.
Whether that journey leads to becoming a national athlete, a skilled professional, an entrepreneur, a government officer, or a responsible citizen, we stand beside every child throughout the journey. We are not simply creating athletes. We are building confident leaders and transforming generations.
Founded
1 May 2023
Registered
27 May 2026
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Why we exist
The Himalayan region is home to extraordinary resilience and remarkable human potential. Yet thousands of children in remote villages still face scarce sports facilities, limited educational resources, and almost no career guidance. Hidden talent remains undiscovered, and poverty continues across generations. We exist to change that reality — by empowering people with knowledge, skills, discipline, confidence, and lifelong independence.
Our vision
We envision a society where no child’s future is determined by poverty, geography, or circumstance. Every village should become a place of opportunity. Every young person should have the confidence, knowledge, and skills to build an independent life — and to represent their community with pride at district, state, national, and international levels.
Our mission
Rather than providing temporary relief, we focus on building lifelong capabilities. We identify hidden talent, nurture it with dedication, and create pathways in education, sports, leadership, entrepreneurship, skill development, environmental awareness, and community participation. When talent meets opportunity, lives change. When lives change, families grow stronger. When families grow stronger, villages prosper.
A brief timeline of how a local effort evolved into a wider mission for Himalayan communities.
Founded on 1st May 2023 in the small Himalayan village of Mundoli with two bicycles, twelve children, and a vision for long-term change.
The movement expanded across sports, education, environment, health awareness, and community outreach through grassroots participation.
Training camps, village engagement, women-led initiatives, and youth opportunities accelerated the foundation’s reach and trust.
The organisation formally registered as a Section 8 company, strengthening its ability to scale its mission responsibly.
Founder, Mentor & Ultra Trail Runner
He started with two bicycles and twelve children, believing that discipline, opportunity, and care can transform a generation. His leadership continues to guide the Foundation’s work across education, sports, health, environment, and community empowerment.
“Every child possesses a gift. Our responsibility is to discover it, nurture it, and help it become a source of confidence and independence.”
An ex-serviceman whose journey from the Indian Army to Himalayan communities continues to inspire our mission.
Ex-Serviceman, Naik, 4th Battalion, The Garhwal Rifles (1996–2012)
COAS Commendation Card — Chief of the Army Staff Veteran Achiever Award
GOC-in-C Commendation Card — Central Command Veteran Achiever Award
Governor Award, Government of Uttarakhand
International Ultra Trail Runner
1st Place, 120 KM Hajar Ultra Trail Run, Oman (2025)
Founder of ANNT NANDAS FOUNDATION
True leadership begins with serving others. We dedicate ourselves to those who need support, guidance, and opportunity.
Honesty, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct form the foundation of every action. Trust is earned through consistency.
Discipline transforms talent into excellence. Through sports, education, and daily practice we encourage responsibility, punctuality, and perseverance.
Every individual deserves respect, dignity, and equal opportunity. We work with empathy and genuine care for every member of our community.
Every child can achieve greatness when given the right environment, guidance, and opportunities. We hold high standards in every programme.
Our initiatives are designed to create long-term positive change while protecting natural resources for future generations.
We welcome every individual regardless of gender, religion, caste, ethnicity, financial background, or physical ability. Talent has no boundaries.
We preserve Himalayan traditions, languages, values, and culture while creating opportunities rooted in the land that raised us.
Join the foundation as a volunteer, donor, or supporter and help create meaningful change across Himalayan communities.
