Inception And Growth

The general notion in society is that education is the ultimate solution to all problems. As a result, nutrition has taken a backseat. However, when the belly is empty and the body lacking nutrition, education cannot have its intended impact.

After having worked with children from lesser privileged backgrounds for 12 years, a Post Graduate programme from Azim Premji University, came in as an eye-opener for Uma R. Maheswari. She saw the strong connection between Health, Nutrition and Education; and the need for a holistic understanding of this connection among us. There was a pressing demand for better awareness about nutrition and a means to meet the required nutrition.

Armed with nearly 18 years’ experience in the social space including three years of working closely with another nutrition-related company, Uma facilitated the birth of We-Mana Nutrition.

The millet-based nutrition bar – Ah!rogya Bar – was created to be a source of nutrition that is affordable, accessible, and appealing to the palate.

What does We-Mana mean?

‘We’ is the English word which means the collective – you, me, and the society.

 ‘Mana’ is a Polynesian word which refers to mental, physical and spiritual strength, energy and power.

Through the Ah!rogya Bar, We-Mana Nutrition aims to collaborate with communities in rendering mental, physical, and spiritual strength to all.