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People's Action for Health and Climate resilience WeAct4Earth
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WeAct4Earth Foundation is a not-for-profit, registered as a section 8 company NGO, advancing environmental Sustainability and public health through community empowerment. Our programs focus on grassroots action, education, and inclusive advocacy to address climate resilience, environmental justice, and wellbeing at the local level.
WeAct4Earth Foundation is a community-driven NGO that empowers people—especially youth,
women, and underserved groups—to take action on environmental and public health challenges.
Through grassroots initiatives, education, and advocacy, we work to build healthier communities and a more sustainable, climate-resilient planet.
Vision
Resilient and healthy communities and planet thriving together for sustainable, transformative and equitable present and future.
Mission
WeAct4Earth Foundation drives communities—especially youth, women, and other marginalized and vulnerable groups—at the grassroots action that advances environmental sustainability, protects public health, and builds climate resilience through education, collectivization, advocacy, and collaborative initiatives.
OUR PURPOSE
About Us..
WeAct4Earth is a dynamic not-for-profit organisation that champions public action and community involvement at the intersection of climate change and health justice. Recognising that the vulnerabilities of populations by infectious and non-infectious diseases and other health conditions are deeply connected to climate impacts, we prioritise their voices and leadership. Our work drives equitable, community-led solutions that bridge health and climate challenges, emphasizing justice, inclusion, and sustainability.
Core Capacities
Community Education and Action
We work with communities to encourage sustainable, healthy and resilient lifestyles. Saving water, contributing to decreasing air and water pollution, and promoting sustainable energy will be the areas on which the community will be educated and encouraged to take action. Translating technical knowledge from think tanks on climate change and health for community action is one of our key areas of work.
Community-Led Advocacy & Policy Engagement
We engage deeply with marginalised populations to build community-led advocacy that influences local, national, and global policies. Our work ensures that climate and health responses address the unique challenges faced by vulnerable groups. We connect grassroots voices with global commitments like the SDGs and Paris Agreement to advance policies that are inclusive and justice-centered.
Participatory Research & Evidence Generation
We prioritize community-based research that captures the complex intersections of climate change and health inequities. Our evidence products—including reports, briefs, and toolkits—are developed through participatory approaches to ensure they authentically represent community challenges and priorities, strengthening advocacy with robust data.
Strategic Partnerships & Coalition Building
Our strength lies in fostering coalitions between civil society, government entities, and private sectors focused on climate and health justice. We convene multisectoral alliances that promote sustainable, transparent, and accountable action addressing the compounded risks at the heart of disease burdens influenced by climate change.
Youth Empowerment & Leadership
We nurture and mobilize young leaders from affected communities to participate actively in climate-health justice movements. Our inclusive training and mentorship programs build capacity for youth-driven campaigns and policy interventions that reflect the lived realities of marginalized groups at the health-climate nexus.
The Visionaries Leading Our Mission
Ms. Sonal Mehta
Managing Director
Sonal Mehta is a seasoned public health leader with over 25 years of experience in HIV, gender equality, SRHR, and health systems strengthening in India and South Asia. She has successfully led large, complex, donor-funded programmes with budgets of up to USD 34 million, working in close partnership with government systems, civil society, and multilateral agencies. Sonal has held senior leadership roles including Chief Executive of India HIV/AIDS Alliance and Regional Director for South Asia at the International Planned Parenthood Federation. Currently, she serves as Managing Director of WeAct4Earth and is a member of the Global Fund Grants Advisory Committee. She brings strong expertise in strategic leadership, community engagement, programme oversight, and results-driven implementation aligned with national priorities.
Mr. Manoj Pardeshi
Director
Manoj Pardeshi is a senior HIV activist and community leader with over 18 years of experience advancing the rights, treatment access, and policy inclusion of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in India and the Asia-Pacific region. He is a founding member of the National Coalition of PLHIV in India (NCPI+) and the Network of Maharashtra by People Living With HIV/AIDS (NMP+), currently serving as General Secretary. He has played a key role in mobilizing district, state, and national PLHIV networks and advocating for improved ART access and treatment policies.
Dr. Rita Prasad
Co-Managing Director
Dr. Rita Prasad is a senior public health professional with over 20 years of experience leading large-scale health programs across India and South Asia. She has held key leadership roles with USAID India, Alliance India, CARE India, NACO, and WHO, providing strategic oversight in HIV/AIDS, TB, and health systems strengthening. With expertise in policy development, multi-country coordination, and resource mobilization, she has managed multi-million-dollar portfolios and supported national program expansion and reform. Dr. Prasad holds an MBBS and a Master’s in Public Health and has received multiple recognitions for her leadership and service
Mr. Aman Shukla
Director
Aman Shukla is a dynamic Youth Advocate and Health Expert with over five years of experience in TB, HIV, and key population health advocacy. As the Founder of YOUNITE Global (Youth United for Impact in TB Elimination) and a Board Member of the Stop TB Partnership's Key & Vulnerable Populations Delegation, he is committed to strengthening TB-focused youth engagement, community-led research, and policy advocacy. His work spans national and international platforms, driving meaningful change for key and vulnerable populations affected by TB.
NCPI+ (National Coalition of People Living with HIV in India): Bringing decades of expertise in community-led health governance and advocacy for people living with HIV and key populations.
Partnership Strength
WeAct4Earth thrives through strategic collaborations with:
YOUNITE India: is a youth-led platform that mobilizes young people across India to fight tuberculosis (TB) through advocacy, awareness, and community engagement.
ACT FOR THE EARTH • PROTECT OUR FUTURE • SUSTAINABLE LIVING • COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT • CLIMATE ACTION NOW • INVEST IN OUR PLANET •
Our Commitment
WeAct4Earth is devoted to acting now for a more equitable, healthy tomorrow by centring community voices—especially those most impacted by climate emergencies—in climate and health initiatives. We champion youth leadership, justice-centred policies, and sustainable actions that protect people and the planet.
JOIN THE PROTECTION OF OUR SHARED HOME
Whether you're looking to volunteer, partner, or simply ask a question about our conservation programs, we're ready to connect. Every action counts in the fight for a sustainable future.
Email: Sonal@weact4earth.org
Phone: +91-8652527734