About Us
About Manokalpana Foundation
About us
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, Educated Futures
Manokalpana Foundation is a non-profit initiative dedicated to improving maternal health awareness, promoting prenatal and genetic screening, and supporting educational empowerment within communities.
Established with a vision to bridge the gap between advanced healthcare knowledge and public awareness, the foundation works towards ensuring that families have access to accurate information, timely screening, and educational opportunities that can positively influence their future.
We believe that awareness is the first step towards prevention, early diagnosis, and better health outcomes. Through community programs, educational campaigns, counselling initiatives, and outreach activities, Manokalpana Foundation strives to make healthcare knowledge accessible to every family, regardless of their social or economic background.
At the same time, we recognize that education plays a vital role in creating healthier and stronger communities. By promoting educational awareness and learning opportunities for children and families, the foundation aims to contribute to long-term social development and empowerment.
Our Story
Despite significant advances in medical science, awareness about prenatal screening, genetic testing, thalassemia screening, and high-risk pregnancy care remains limited in many sections of society. Financial barriers and lack of guidance often prevent families from seeking timely investigations and counselling.
To address these challenges, Manokalpana Foundation was established with the objective of spreading awareness, supporting educational initiatives, and empowering communities through knowledge.
The foundation believes that informed families make healthier decisions, and educated communities create stronger futures.
Leadership
Leadership
Dr. Smita Dhengle
Manokalpana Foundation is led by Dr. Smita Dhengle, a respected expert in prenatal imaging and fetal medicine. With years of experience in maternal and fetal healthcare, Dr. Dhengle has dedicated her professional journey to improving awareness regarding prenatal screening, early diagnosis, and fetal wellbeing.
Her vision is to ensure that families receive the information and guidance necessary to make informed healthcare decisions during pregnancy.
Educational Leadership
The foundation is co-led by an educator deeply involved in child learning and academic awareness initiatives. This unique collaboration between healthcare and education reflects the foundation’s belief that both sectors are essential for creating sustainable social impact.
Together, the leadership team works towards empowering families through knowledge, awareness, and community engagement.
What We Do
Manokalpana Foundation focuses on four key pillars:
Maternal & Prenatal Health Awareness
Promoting awareness regarding pregnancy care, prenatal screening, maternal nutrition, and fetal wellbeing.
Genetic Screening Awareness
Educating communities about genetic disorders, carrier screening, prenatal testing, and the importance of early diagnosis.
Thalassemia & Sickle Cell Awareness
Supporting awareness programs that encourage timely screening, carrier detection, counselling, and preventive healthcare.
Education & Learning Support
Promoting educational awareness, literacy, learning opportunities, and child development initiatives for stronger communities.
Our Core Values
Committed to Care, Awareness & Education.
Compassion
We believe every family deserves access to healthcare information, support, and guidance.
Awareness
Knowledge empowers individuals to make informed decisions for themselves and their families.
Education
Education is a powerful tool for creating long-term social change and opportunity.
Prevention
Early screening and timely diagnosis can significantly improve health outcomes.
Community Impact
Sustainable change begins when awareness reaches communities at the grassroots level.
Message from the Foundation
At Manokalpana Foundation, we believe that awareness has the power to change lives. Through healthcare education, prenatal screening awareness, and educational support, we are committed to creating healthier mothers, healthier babies, and brighter futures for children and families. Together, we strive to empower communities through knowledge, prevention, and opportunity.