Empowering Women Through The River

Confidence, Leadership,
and Resilience.

Pravahini Foundation is a non-profit organization empowering young women from underserved communities through kayaking and outdoor education.

Our Projects About The Foundation

About Pravahini Foundation

Pravahini Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Indian whitewater kayaker Naina Adhikari to empower women through kayaking and river-based outdoor education, using the river as a teacher to build resilience.

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Our Programs

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Ganga Girls

India's first all-girls kayaking expedition, born in 2023 and led by Naina Adhikari, now the Foundation's flagship initiative.

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Project Shakti

Launching in 2026 for survivors of human trafficking, using the Ganga as a space for healing and recovery.

Stories & Milestones

Ganga Girls documentary award

Ganga Girls documentary wins award

Tied for first place at the Kayak Session Short Film Awards 2024, a first for Indian paddling sports on a global platform.

Ganga Girls Bhagirathi expedition

Bhagirathi to Nim Beach expedition

In 2024, the Ganga Girls team completed the Bhagirathi to Nim Beach expedition.

Naina Adhikari kayaking

Naina's journey to leadership

From a shy 13-year-old on Nim Beach to one of India's pioneering women in whitewater kayaking.