Samraksha
Empowers marginalized communities to lead their own initiatives in HIV response and social development
- Bronze Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
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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.
Action
Samraksha uses a focused approach to HIV prevention with different communities, including women in sex work, sexual minorities, and truckers. They provide intensive awareness creation, targeted interventions, and a continuum of care.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Impact
Samraksha has helped develop newer approaches where the community becomes part of the solution. They have empowered marginalized communities like sex workers to stand against odds and reposition themselves with respect and dignity.
Vision & Mission
Samraksha's mission is to empower organizations with innovative technology solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and visibility in their operations. Their vision is to revolutionize the way businesses operate by providing cutting-edge software platforms.
Programs
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Adolescent Resilience Building Programme
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.
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HIV Care And Support
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.
Milestones & Track Record
Over 17 years, Samraksha has evolved different models for working with diverse and dispersed groups of women in sex work in both urban and rural contexts.
Leadership Team
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
AAGTS2217K
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Registration ID
347/2005-06
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VO ID / Darpan ID
KA/2016/0103103
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12A
DIT(E)/12A/Vol-V/S-1800/W-2/2007-2008
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80G
DIT(E)BLR/80G(R)/330/AAGTS221K/ITO(E)-3/Vol 2008-2009
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FCRA
094421495
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
336, Ground Floor, 2 Cross, Kodandarama Reddy Street, Vijinapur, Ramamurthy Nagar (Near Old Police Station), Bangalore, 560016
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust