With a strong, unwavering desire to support children in need, help people take charge of their health, and take care of the longest-serving, unbroken custodianship of the world – Padmaja Kumari Parmar, the daughter of the current custodian of the House of Mewar, started Friends of Mewar.

A nonprofit founded for those who cannot and should not be left helpless, Friends of Mewar is taking the shape of a philanthropic community of friends who are passionate about bringing change and transforming the world.

It breaks our heart to know that nearly half of India’s children are deprived of an education while 1 in every 3 people runs a risk of premature death by non-communicable diseases that could have been prevented. We can’t just sit around and do nothing about it.

Yes, the problems we are facing are massive, but if there is one thing to learn from this 1300-year-old relationship between people, family, and the House of Mewar, then it is thoughtfulness. The stories of the custodians of Mewar, and their perseverance to stand by its people still inspire us today.

We believe that if we come together as a community that collectively and honestly works towards a better world, we will start living in one. Friends of Mewar is for all those who see the world as one and look at life as an opportunity to bring a smile, help people, and live to inspire.