Founded by Abhisar Kalal and led by Managing Trustees Abhisar Kalal and Shital Abhisar Kalal — serving humanity with compassion from Ahmedabad since 2013.
Established on 16 May 2013 and formally recorded with its registration certificate (24 June 2014), Avval Foundation is a purpose-driven non-profit organization in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Rooted in the philosophy ‘જન સેવા એજ પ્રભુ સેવા’ (Service to humanity is service to God), it works to uplift abandoned elderly individuals, orphaned girls, and economically disadvantaged communities.
Our founder and driving force, Abhisar Kalal, began community service early in life and built Avval with one central idea: care that restores dignity and independence to the vulnerable. Today he leads the foundation together with Managing Trustee Shital Abhisar Kalal.
Elderly abandonment, food insecurity and lack of dignified access to basic resources are persistent problems in cities — Avval creates practical systems (homes, food cards, programs) to address them.
Since their young age, trustees of Avval Foundation, Shree Abhisar Kalal was very much active in social service. Along with their routine life, they use to spare time to visit various social service centers, which provides support to differently-abled children, ignored women and Old age homes. It was then they came across the issue that elderly with partial disability (mental & physical) were not getting admission into any of the city-based Old age homes and they had to suffer.
Therefore, with this specific purpose of providing shelter and support to partially disabled (mental & physical) elderly, Avval Foundation was formed and was registered as a NGO in May 2013.
In May 2018, Avval Foundation has completed its 5 years and has provided shelter and support to more than 200 Ignored Elderly so far. Currently, we operate in Rented premises located in Ghatlodia area with a capacity to accommodate 35 people. We have waiting list of more than 20 Elderly who seek admission but due to space constraint, we are unable to admit them.
We are approaching the Government, Fundraising agencies, Corporates & People for getting support to get our own space and Build an Old age Home, which can accommodate more than 100 people and can have more facilities to ease the life of elderly ones. Your support for this cause can make difference in many lives.
In 2025, Shital Abhisar Kalal and Abhisar Kalal initiated Avval Kanya Gruh in Ranip, Ahmedabad — a safe, caring and dignified home for girls with education and life-skills support.
Avval Foundation was the First in Ahmedabad City to install a Water ATM, which serves 1-liter clean and cool drinking water in 1 rupee. We have 4 such ATMs installed so far and exploring the possibilities for network expansion and reach to as many as rural areas.
We also provide free education to more than 200 children through audiovisual mode. We currently are in need of Teaching Volunteers who can support us in this cause and serve better.
You can Support society by joining hands with Avval Foundation either by Donating OR Participating as a Volunteer in Good cause. Thank You.
Founder Abhisar Kalal and Managing Trustee Shital Abhisar Kalal guide every program — from the Avval Old Age Home in Ghatlodiya to Avval Kanya Gruh, Samuhik Vivah and senior citizen yatras.
He completed his Masters in Business Administration and has worked in banking and retail sales for over 20 years.
In his 30s he began dedicating time to social service, visiting centres for differently-abled children, women in need, and old age homes.
He was a major contributor during the early stage when funds were needed to operate the Old Age Home.
As Managing Trustee, he oversees Avval Foundation’s NGO programs in Ahmedabad — Avval Old Age Home, food security, Samuhik Vivah, Tirth Yatra, and education.
Entrepreneur and social leader with over 30 years of experience across professional, entrepreneurial and social spheres.
Co-Founder of Shital’s Kitchen, a homemade food venture that grew into a recognized food brand in Canada.
Returned to India in 2023 with Shree Abhisar Kalal to dedicate their experience and resources to sustainable social impact through Avval Foundation.
Together with Shree Abhisar Kalal, initiated Avval Kanya Gruh in 2025 — a safe, caring and dignified home for girls with education and life-skills support.
Recognized by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, for outstanding social service — a moment of immense pride and encouragement for our entire team.
