About Shweta Association
Based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, Shweta Association is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for people living with vitiligo. Operating from its registered office at Sahawas Hospital, the Association provides a holistic range of services, addressing medical, emotional, and social needs with equal dedication.
Founded to combat the social stigma and personal challenges that often accompany vitiligo, Shweta Association focuses on four key issues: overcoming societal prejudice, fostering self-acceptance, improving access to affordable treatment, and advancing research for a potential cure. Its approach combines awareness, advocacy, and practical support to create meaningful change.
The Association’s programs span medical, social, and cultural initiatives. It offers counseling, cosmetic camouflage, and affordable access to phototherapy and excimer laser treatments. It also runs a Marriage Bureau and Matrimonial Meets to help individuals connect without stigma, alongside an Employment Bureau to improve job opportunities. Parenting workshops and volunteer training programs further strengthen community resilience.
Public outreach is central to Shweta’s mission. The organization conducts large-scale awareness activities such as marathons (Run for Vitiligo), cycle rallies, walkathons, street plays, essay competitions, and school and college programs. It produces educational materials including pamphlets, newsletters, and booklets, and has even ventured into cinema with the feature film Nital – Crystal Clear, premiered in 2006.
Shweta Association organizes public programs twice a year and participates in medical collaborations, including the 2016 inauguration of a Narrowband UVB phototherapy machine. Through its social media presence and YouTube channel, it extends its reach far beyond Pune, inspiring acceptance and unity across India.
With its blend of compassion, advocacy, and innovation, Shweta Association remains a pioneering force in the fight against stigma and in the journey toward empowerment for those living with vitiligo.
