About Saadhana
Genesis

SAADHANA is a non- profit organization established in the year 2001 to reach out to the urban and rural poor women with the specific mandate to catalyze the ‘Endeavor of the Poor for Self-Sufficiency’.

The founder secretary and the CEO, Mr. Ernest Paul with close to two decades of experience in the domain of micro finance, Set out operations in the urban slums of Kurnool District A.P. on 12th December 2001, using a fast track model – drawn upon the positive features of 'Grameen' methodology.SAADHANA from its humble beginning in 2001 has now reached out to more than 1, 00,000 poor women within a span of seven and half years and has continued to successfully manage growth with operations now covering five Districts of Andhra Pradesh with innovative partnerships
Vision
To emerge as highly qualitative, financially viable and self-sustainable service rendering micro finance institution for women in Andhra Pradesh.
Mission
The Mission of SAADHANA is to Provide Continuous Qualitative Financial Services to the poor women in urban and rural Areas of Andhra Pradesh by establishing a Self Sustainable Financial Institution with an objective of improving the Income Levels of the Clientele to attain Sustainable livelihoods and better quality of life.
Objectives
  • Rendering Continuous and Qualitative Financial Services to the poor women
  • Improving the Quality of life of Clientele
  • Nurturing needy and upcoming MFIs
Core Values
  • Open to Learn and Share
  • Performing Better than the Best
  • Integrity
  • Self – Reliance
  • Team Spirit