Standing with Communities During the Pandemic Valar Aditi, in partnership with St. Joseph’s Development Trust and with the generous support of BESTSELLER Foundation, Denmark, successfully implemented a large-scale COVID Relief Support Programme to assist microfinance borrowers severely affected by the pandemic. The prolonged lockdowns and the second wave of COVID-19 disrupted livelihoods across rural communities, particularly impacting women-led micro and small enterprises. Agricultural [...]

Extending Compassion and Support to Flood‑Affected Communities In the aftermath of Cyclone Gaja, which caused widespread devastation across several districts of Tamil Nadu, Valar Aditi stepped forward to support families who had lost their homes, belongings, and basic means of living. Understanding the immediate needs of flood‑affected households, Valar Aditi organized a Gaja Flood Relief Initiative, reaching out to vulnerable communities with essential [...]

Valar Aditi recently participated in the National Conference on Inclusive Growth 2023, organised by Sa-Dhan, the Self-Regulatory Organisation for Microfinance Institutions, held in New Delhi on 8th and 9th November 2023. This annual conference brings together Sa-Dhan members and key stakeholders from across the financial ecosystem, including representatives from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), SIDBI, NABARD, leading financial institutions, and invited delegates [...]

In September 2023, Valar Aditi Social Finance Private Limited had the privilege of hosting two of our esteemed investors, Mr. Ernst Michaelsen and Mr. Jørgen Holm, during their visit to our operations. During their visit, the investors toured all our branch offices, where they reviewed key documents, operational reports, and performance records to gain a comprehensive understanding of our work on the ground. [...]