About
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Headquarters
New Delhi, Delhi
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Since
1993
SAKSHI - Center for Information Education and Communication was established in 1993 with by Dr. Dharam Anand to address critical issues in the fields Read moreof Health and Education. Sakshi has 15 diverse initiatives encompassing children’s education, women empowerment, health, hygiene, and the promotion of Indian culture, benefiting numerous children and women; their impactful initiatives include providing midday meals to children, covering multiple districts with Women's helpline support, educating girls, delivering digital education to schools, and sponsoring school libraries, while also working to improve sanitation, offer vocational training, run helplines for women, and promote communal health by providing clean water and installing toilets in impoverished areas. Over the years, it has expanded to work with marginalized communities in various regions, including Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Sonipat, and other areas within the National Capital Region (NCR).
Cause Area
Impact
"Helping 5000+ children and women in Delhi and NCR 478,800 Children Midday meals 29 Districts covered by Women's helpline 500,000 Girls educated since 2011 1,200 Children given education annually 20 Schools given Digital education 100 School Libraries sponsored During the pandemic supported through non-ICU centre with oxygen beds and additionally provided food relief, cash aid, counselling, and teleconsultation"
Programs
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Mobile helpline for women
StateSince 2015, the organization has operated a Mobile Helpline for Women in distress, receiving support from Delhi Commission for Women, Govt of Delhi. This helpline covers 29 Police districts in Delhi and attends to various issues, including domestic violence, sexual assault, dowry violence, health-related concerns, and more. The team responds promptly to all cases, dispatching Police and DCW Mahila Help Line (MHL) counsellors to victims as required. Immediate assistance is provided, offering medical aid, legal support, counselling, and shelter if necessary, ensuring resolution for the distressed women.
Women Helped: 1089 since 2015
Geography: 29 Police districts of Delhi -
Meals for underprivileged children
Healthy Meal project aims to provide underprivileged children with balanced and nutritious meals, ensuring good health for better education. By offering 4700 meals daily in SAKSHI Centers and 700 breakfasts to Aanganwadi children, the program prevents child labor and supports holistic growth. Educating mothers about nutrition and family planning through community camps enhances the well-being of children and mothers. Addressing basic nourishment needs in slums, the mid-day meals initiative promotes sustainable education and nurtures children's physical development.
Children supported : 1200 Since 2012
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Educate underprivileged children
The project aims to provide quality education to 1200 out-of-school children annually, promoting awareness and life skills for financial independence. The project covers pre-schoolers, marginalized street children, and low-literate youth, offering vocational training to empower them with self-confidence and chart their destinies. Emphasizing girl child education to break traditional barriers and create equal opportunities for all.
Children supported: 1200 since 2014
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Remedial education & Life skills
To mainstream children into regular schools remedial education, life skills and value based education is provided to underprivileged children up to eight standard.
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Digital learning for schools in Haryana
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Libraries in 100 MCD Schools
StateThe project supports libraries in more than 100 MCD schools, providing access to a diverse range of books covering science, maths, social sciences, fiction, and current affairs. Children from underprivileged families, whose parents can't afford to buy books, benefit greatly from this initiative. Additionally, the project organizes hands-on learning sessions through storytelling, enriching the educational experience for young children.
No of schools: 100 MCD schools since 2007
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Vocational training for underprivileged
StateThe program aims to create employment opportunities for underprivileged adolescent girls and low-literate youth. Skills like computer, sewing, cutting & tailoring, beauty treatments, and basic IT empower them for financial independence and personal growth. The project establishes Vocational centers with skilled trainers to cater to their unique needs and enhance adaptability. It focuses on imparting education and skill development to promote a life of dignity and respect. Breaking the cycle of poverty, these non-seasonal skills significantly improve employment prospects and provide dependable livelihoods for families. The program also nurtures confidence through healthy peer interactions, fostering easy job placement.
No of beneficiaries since 2014: 2700
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
100+
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATS4071M
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Registration ID
S-24580
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VO ID / Darpan ID
DL/2009/0001048
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12A
AAATS4071ME20166
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80G
AAATS4071MF20214
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FCRA
231660258
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Parent Organisation
Sakshi
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Society