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Samraksha

Empowers marginalized communities to lead their own initiatives in HIV response and social development

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    2006

Samraksha believes in the power of individuals and communities to drive positive change through their actions. Over the past 25 years, it has seen fir Read moresthand the ability of people to enact change across various contexts. Initially focusing on HIV-related work, Samraksha supported marginalized groups such as women in sex work, sexual minorities, and those affected by HIV. In the early years, amidst widespread discrimination and limited understanding of HIV, Samraksha empowered these communities to recognize their strengths and combat discrimination. Today, many of these groups are leading their efforts in HIV prevention, care, and support, while also prioritizing broader empowerment and development initiatives. Samraksha remains dedicated to facilitating similar community-driven responses to address various social challenges.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Sub Sector

Programs

  • Adolescent Resilience Building Programme

    District

    State

    Its Adolescent Resilience Building Programme provides comprehensive support to vulnerable adolescents from HIV-affected households in Koppal district. The programme includes health and academic assistance, continuous counselling and mentoring, and life skills training. It aims to establish individual connections with each adolescent, comprehend their goals, and facilitate their accomplishment. Currently, it is assisting 150 adolescents through this initiative.

  • HIV Care And Support

    District

    State

    In its HIV Care and Support programme, Samraksha addresses gaps in the continuum of care by collaborating with the public health system. It delivers psychosocial interventions and operates two care and support centres in Koppal and Karwar, Karnataka. These centres deliver treatment education, adherence support, life stage counselling, and facilitate referrals for additional social services. Currently, over 8000 clients are enrolled in these services, aiming to ensure holistic support for individuals living with HIV.

Leadership Team

  • Divya Sarma

    Director

  • Sanghamitra Iyengar

    Founder & Trustee

  • Sulekha Janrardhan

    Regional Coordinator

  • Srividya Harish

    Research Coordinator

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAGTS2217K

  • Registration ID

    347/2005-06

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    KA/2016/0103103

  • 12A

    DIT(E)/12A/Vol-V/S-1800/W-2/2007-2008

  • 80G

    DIT(E)BLR/80G(R)/330/AAGTS221K/ITO(E)-3/Vol 2008-2009

  • FCRA

    094421495

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    336, Ground Floor, 2 Cross, Kodandarama Reddy Street, Vijinapur, Ramamurthy Nagar (Near Old Police Station), Bangalore, 560016

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust

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