About
NGO MAAST, based out of Goa, was founded in 2005. The initial thrust of the activities was to create awareness about HIV/AIDS in radically different ways through entertainment, sports, and fun-oriented activities. GRAFFITAIDS, a novel HIV/AIDS awareness campaign, was launched by the then Goa Governor S.C. Jamir at a colorful function featuring top celebrities from the music, fashion, TV, and Bollywood industries.
A book on the campaign, ‘GRAFFITAIDS’, supported by the Government of Goa, was also published. This book, containing graffiti using humor as the main medium, was distributed far and wide in schools, colleges, workplaces, etc.
Since then, MAAST has been organizing various activities towards these objectives. In the last few years, MAAST has also branched out to other social causes like hunger, malnutrition, old age, homelessness, etc.
MISSION
To make the world a better place by contributing to various social causes in radically different and novel ways.
VISION
To be at the forefront of all charitable activities. To be a leading umbrella organization for all NGOs, rendering all kinds of support – organizational, financial, material, etc. – to help them achieve their goals.
Some of the Mission Projects of MAAST Implemented Directly and Through Like-Minded NGOs and Organizations All Over India
MAAST is directly associated with Emperor Foods Goa to raise funds for various projects by using the food-shopping concept as the main tool.
OUR ANNUAL MEGA FUNDRAISING EVENTS
SNOW BALL – Christmas Dance & CRYSTAL BALL – The New Year’s Eve Show are two of our major fundraising events held annually for over two decades. These very popular events are attended by large numbers of people from all walks of life. We use this popular events platform to create awareness about social causes and also to raise funds.
Donations to MAAST are eligible for Section 80-G Income Tax Benefit.
Some of the Many Benefactors/Sponsors Who Have Supported Us Over the Years
We support all kinds of social work, whether you're an NGO, organization, or individual making a positive impact, and can provide material and financial resources.