Fortune Leadership Award
Arpan received the Fortune Leadership Award in the 10 Trusted NGOs category for its efforts to create a world free from Child Sexual Abuse. This recognition reflects the trust placed in Arpan by the communities it serves and the impact of its work in prevention and healing. The award was presented by Dr. Ankita Singh, Founder of the HR Association of India, and was received on behalf of Arpan by Mr. Suman Daw, Associate Director of Digital Learning & Information Technology.
Nexus of Good Award
Arpan was presented with the Nexus of Good Award for its exemplary work in the field of Child Sexual Abuse. The award was conferred by Mr. Prabhat Kumar, former Governor of Jharkhand, and Mr. Anil Swarup, Founder Chairman – Nexus of Good (former Education Secretary – Government of India). Mr. Hemesh Sheth received the award on behalf of Arpan.
Mahatma Award
Arpan was awarded the Mahatma Award for its dedicated efforts towards creating a world free from Child Sexual Abuse and driving meaningful change in the field. The award was presented by Mr. Anil Sachdev and Mr. Gautam Parmar (Gandhian) and was received on behalf of Arpan by Mr. Hemesh Sheth, Senior Director – Government Partnerships.
2021
Since the start of the pandemic in India in March 2020, Arpan, through its various initiatives, has distributed over 12,200 units of grocery kits totalling 184 tonnes that have reached over 61,000 beneficiaries residing in the most marginalised communities in Mumbai. The organisation has also provided mental health support to over 4,400 people to overcome stress, anxiety and depression. As the second wave hit the city, 20 oxygen concentrators and other medical equipment were also provided to Government and private hospitals.
In August 2021, Arpan has been chosen as ‘India’s top 50 Covid Leaders’ by the World Economic Forum and Covid Response Alliance For Social Entrepreneurs. Arpan remains committed to be in the frontline of India’s fight against Covid-19. covid relief.
2019
The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of the Qatar Foundation (QF), identifies and promotes six outstanding, innovative educational models for their creative approach, their positive contribution, and their potential for scalability and adaptability. Arpan’s Personal Safety Education Programme is among the six WISE Awards winners this year. Pooja Taparia, CEO of Arpan, stated: “We are honoured to win the WISE Award, 2019. This recognition will bring immense credibility to our impactful work and help us build global partnerships to scale our work.”
2017
Arpan won the Spirit of Humanity Award on 14th September 2017 for Child Care category for the Personal Safety Education Programme. Spirit of Humanity was launched by AmeriCares India in 2010.
2017
Arpan was awarded “The Most Committed NGO” in Early Childhood Care and Education, 2017 by The Early Childhood Association, India. It is an association that empowers parents, teachers and others to explore and develop holistic programs for children that will look after their well-being, relationships, family and community.
2016
Arpan was awarded the C. Henry Kempe Award by ISPCAN (International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, USA) for doing significant work in the area of Child Abuse on 28th August 2016.
2015
Arpan won the Global NGO Excellence Award in the category of ‘Child Rights’. The ceremony was organised by World CSR Congress on 18th February 2015 at Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai. The award is special because the work done on the prevention of ‘Child Sexual Abuse’ is finally being acknowledged.
2015
Arpan won the Dasra Girl Power Award in the category of ‘Safety and Mobility’ in March 2015. The Dasra Girl Power Awards is an initiative that recognises impactful and innovative programs that work with adolescent girls in three distinct areas of interventions – Health, Education and Life Skills.