Building a Heart Healthy World – HDFW Heart Disease Free World Foundation is registered & approved Section-8 NGO from Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India.
Director’s Message
Ankit Anand & Rajinder Singh Sachdeva
Dear Friends, Supporters & Well-Wishers,
Warm Greetings and Welcome to HDFW – Heart Disease Free World Foundation.
We chose to dedicate ourselves to the cause of heart disease awareness and prevention because today, heart disease stands as the leading cause of death worldwide, rapidly spreading across all age groups. What was once considered an illness of the elderly is now striking the youth between the ages of 22–28, shocking families and society every single day.
After spending more than 10 years in the healthcare sector, and being part of hundreds of health check-up camps, community outreach programs and public awareness lectures, we noticed a painful and concerning reality — a huge section of the population is completely unaware of their own health status. People continue to live without knowing they are suffering from high blood sugar, high blood pressure, obesity, kidney damage, cholesterol imbalance and lifestyle disorders, until they reach a stage where medical emergencies become unavoidable.
One day, we saw a 9-year-old girl diagnosed with kidney failure, and doctors recommended dialysis at such a tender age. Shortly after, we encountered multiple young individuals — 22–28 years old — arriving with heart attacks, undergoing stenting and even major bypass surgeries (CABG). These moments shook us deeply and changed our lives forever. We realised that awareness and prevention must begin now, or the future generation will grow up surrounded by hospitals and medicines instead of dreams and opportunities.
It was then that we decided to start this mission to educate, guide and empower the community about heart health, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, kidney disease & lifestyle care. Through HDFW Foundation, we aim to reach every school, college, village, corporate, family and every individual, building a future where health becomes a priority, not an afterthought.
Our Vision
To create a world where every person lives a longer, healthier and heart-disease-free life, empowered with knowledge, awareness and preventive care from the ground level.
We invite you to join us, support us, volunteer and spread awareness, so together we can save lives, protect our youth and build a healthier nation.
Your contribution and participation can change someone’s destiny and give a family a second chance.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Ankit Anand
Director – HDFW Foundation
Rajinder Singh Sachdeva
Director – HDFW Foundation
Together, let’s create a Heart Disease Free World.