Brave Souls Foundation

Combats acid attacks and gender-based violence through prevention, support, and advocacy

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  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    2021

The Brave Souls Foundation, established as a Trust in July 2021, is dedicated to combating acid attacks and gender-based violence. It consists of a te Read moream of social activists, lawyers, researchers, and individuals committed to improving the lives of victims. Its primary focus is on preventing acid attacks, which it considers one of the most heinous crimes, especially against women. Drawing on extensive experience with victims, the foundation emphasizes the importance of prioritizing prevention and justice for victims of such violence. Through ongoing efforts such as counselling, medical care, legal education, and vocational training, it strives to support and empower survivors.

Demographies Served

Programs

  • Apna Ghar

    The Brave Souls Foundation's shelter home, "Apna Ghar," was inaugurated on 2nd October 2021, marking a significant milestone in providing a haven for acid attack survivors. With the support of the Hon'ble Chairperson of DCW, Ms. Swati Maliwal, the initiative aims to offer refuge to survivors who have been ostracized by their families. Through the dedication of its founder, Ms. Shaheen Malik, Apna Ghar has been established in Delhi and Kolkata, providing transitional accommodation along with essential provisions such as food and travel expenses for medical treatments.

  • Medical Intervention Programmes

    The Brave Souls Foundation facilitates reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries for survivors of acid attacks. It ensures the availability of specialized burn units and care facilities in state hospitals and treatment centres, overseeing the coordination and monitoring to prevent any negligence during surgical interventions.

Leadership Team

  • Shaheen Malik

    Founder & Trustee

  • Ali Zia Kabir Choudhary

    Director - Law

  • Anuj Kapoor

    Advocate on Record

  • Tuba Firdos Khan

    Programme Officer

  • Saumya S

    Programme Officer & Legal Researcher

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

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

    AAETB4279L

  • Registration ID

    1093

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    DL/2023/0341178

  • 12A

    AAETB4279L22DL01

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    69 First Floor, Masjid Road, Jangpura, New Delhi, 110014

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust