Agni Raksha
Provides medical treatment, rehabilitation, and support for burn victims, with a focus on women and children from poor families, while creating awareness and addressing the holistic needs of survivors
- Gold Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
- CSR-1
About
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Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
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Since
2002
Agni Raksha is a Not for Profit Organisation (NPO) started in the year 1999 (registered with Registrar of Trusts) to provide medical treatment and a h Read moreolistic rehabilitation process for burn victims from poor families, especially women and children. We create awareness among the communities about burns, its prevention etc. Over a period of time, encountering new challenges and emerging needs, Agni Raksha has diversified its reach and the strategies to ensure holistic rehabilitation for burns survivors. These include psychological support and counselling services, reconstruction surgeries to minimise physical deformities and enhance physical appearance, physiotherapy to augment the functional abilities, creating legal awareness and providing legal assistance to seek justice, prevent domestic violence etc. Burn survivors undergo tremendous trauma in life owing to the excruciating pain, mangled physical appearance, lack of livelihood opportunities, economic deprivation, discrimination in families and society, social exclusion etc.
Issue
1. The identified women hail from very poor families, living in the most vulnerable slums in Bangalore city; 2. The women who are trained in bakery and are involved in Bliss Feu, and also the other women burn survivors and women living in exceptionally difficult circumstance, susceptible to burns, often neglect their sexual and reproductive health. Hence Agni Raksha organizes screening and testing for diabetes, hypertension, anemia, breast and cervical cancer periodically; 3. Utilization of menstrual cups and indigenous napkins are being promoted in the identified slums in Bangalore city; 4. Other awareness programs held in the community are prevention of gender-based violence, non-communicable diseases, etc.; 5. Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Collectives (Adolescent girls, and Young mothers) have been formed by Agni Raksha, and various topics are discussed to sensitize them on their rights, whilst also providing them opportunities toward skill development and income generating activities. 6. Women in slums are vulnerably more susceptible to all forms of violence. 7. The economic instability, illiteracy, unemployment, lack of support systems, alcoholism, poverty, etc., has increased the risk of women to violence. 8. The spouses, especially the men are not just insensitive but are also not conscious towards the needs of women, especially for their sexual and reproductive rights. 9. The women in the identified 20slums, work mainly has housemaids and as waste collectors which is unskilled and less paid, with long working hours. 10. Their mental health status is not stable, they are very interested in meeting their immediate needs and seldom think about long term changes leading them to incur debts and more dependency on their spouses and other family members. 11. The spouses, who are alcoholics without any steady income too inflict violence on the women, due to their inability to provide for their families. 12. Masculinity and paternal stereotypes are seen dominating in these communities, silencing the rights of the women. 13. Majority of these women are found to be lacking awareness and importance of their health and not caring for their health. 14. They are not only neglected by their family members but are also ignorant and not aware of their basic rights. 15. Through Agni Raksha’s various interventions in the 20 slums, it has been observed that the lack of knowledge on GBV, have restrained many of the stakeholders in not addressing this issue. 16. The health workers in Primary Health Centres (PHCs), school teachers and other stakeholders also are unaware and not trained in addressing this pressing issue in the community. 17. One of the most heinous crimes against women are inflicting harm through burns, and by driving them to self-immolate themselves due to the emotional violence inflicted on them by their family members.
Action
Vision: A society with utmost respect to every life and survivors of burns where children and socially vulnerable people can celebrate life enjoying justice and equality. Mission: To rebuild and brighten up lives of burn survivors and vulnerable sections of society through sustainable holistic measures and mainstreaming with engagement, co-operation and support from state actors and public mechanisms
Cause Area
Impact
-Identified 19815 burn survivors -9400 burn survivors attended the out patient consultations -443 reconstructive surgeries performed -Home dressing provided to 3557 patients, multiple times -Physiotherapy interventions provided to 7812 patients, multiple times -Psycho social counseling provided to 18775 burn survivors -Formation of 16 Self Help Groups, with 257 burn survivor beneficiaries -Disability certificates availed to173 beneficiaries -Legal guidance and support to 2662 beneficiaries -Training of 55 Doctors on latest techniques in first aid management of burns
Vision & Mission
Vision: a society with utmost respect for every life and the survivors of burns where children and socially vulnerable people can celebrate life enjoying justice and equality
Mission: rebuild and brighten up lives of burn survivors and vulnerable sections of society through sustainable holistic measures and mainstreaming with engagement, co-operation and support from state actors and public mechanisms
Donor History
-Ravi Zacharias International Ministries
- Third Ladder
- Kindernothilfe
- Miseroer
- Rubrix
Programs
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Holistic Rehabilitation Of Burn Survivors
The program is aimed at preventing, treating and promoting livelihoods of burn survivors. The program educates individuals in slum communities in prevention and on safety aspects to be followed while dealing with fire. Identify burn survivors and ensure that they undergo reconstructive surgeries. Provide dressing and physiotherapy sessions for post operative care. Provide livehood opportunities to make the burn survivors less dependent members of their communities.
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Promotion Of Reproductive And Sexual Health And Rights
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Child Focussed Slum Development Program
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Holistic Rehabilitation of Burn Survivors
The program is aimed at preventing, treating and promoting livelihoods of burn survivors. The program educates individuals in slum communities in prevention and on safety aspects to be followed while dealing with fire. Identify burn survivors and ensure that they undergo reconstructive surgeries. Provide dressing and physiotherapy sessions for post operative care. Provide livehood opportunities to make the burn survivors less dependent members of their communities.
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Promotion of Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights
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Agni Raksha's Bliss Feu
Impact Metrics
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Identification of Burn Survivors by Community Outreach
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 1,058
- 2020-21 875
- 2021-22 754
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No of Reconstructive Surgeries Conducted
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 21
- 2020-21 1
- 2021-22 23
- 2023-24 443
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#Periodic Dressing and Physiotherapy Sessions Provided
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 2,015
- 2020-21 1,410
- 2021-22 398
- 2023-24 7,812
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Number of Women Benefited Through Education
Year-wise Metrics- 2020-21 1,600
- 2021-22 1,800
- 2023-24 2,500
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Number of Women Benefited Through Health Screening Camps
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 800
- 2020-21 800
- 2021-22 800
- 2023-24 3,882
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Number of Women Screened for Mental Health
Year-wise Metrics- 2020-21 700
- 2021-22 800
- 2023-24 1,793
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Identify Children and Constitute Children's Collective
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 300
- 2020-21 300
- 2021-22 400
- 2023-24 600
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Address Nutritional Concerns of Children
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 300
- 2020-21 300
- 2021-22 400
- 2023-24 500
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Address Educational Needs of Children
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 300
- 2020-21 300
- 2021-22 400
- 2023-24 500
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Identification of Burn Survivors by Community Outreach
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 1,058
- 2020-21 875
- 2021-22 754
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No of Reconstructive Surgeries Conducted
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 21
- 2020-21 1
- 2021-22 23
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#Periodic Dressing and Physiotherapy Sessions Provided
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 2,015
- 2020-21 1,410
- 2021-22 398
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Number of Women Benefited Through Education
Year-wise Metrics- 2020-21 1,600
- 2021-22 1,800
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Number of Women Benefited Through Health Screening Camps
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 800
- 2020-21 800
- 2021-22 800
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Number of Women Screened for Mental Health
Year-wise Metrics- 2020-21 700
- 2021-22 800
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Identify Children and Constitute Children's Collective
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 300
- 2020-21 300
- 2021-22 400
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Address Nutritional Concerns of Children
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 300
- 2020-21 300
- 2021-22 400
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Address Educational Needs of Children
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 300
- 2020-21 300
- 2021-22 400
Theory of Change
“Theory of Change” is our approach, developed through decades of experience to bring about positive change based on a holistic perspective that takes into account the complex socio-economic challenges faced by vulnerable communities. Agni Raksha aims to support the socio-economic development of marginalised communities through skill training and income generation programs.
Milestones & Track Record
-Holistic Rehabilitation of burn survivors
-Sexual Health Awareness
-Integrated child focused slum development
- Environment concern program
Humanitarian Aid
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
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Strength of Governing Body
5
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Diversity Metrics
50% women
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
Yes
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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
Organisation Structure
Yes
Awards & Recognitions
-ZEE NEWS AWARD - 2013
-TRIUMPH OF HUMAN SPIRIT AWARD
By the Rotary club of Chennai - Ambatur
- SWASTHA BHARAT SAMMAN AWARD FOR “HEALING WITH HUMAN TOUCH”
The award was instituted by Zee TV and LIC to felicitate people who have made immense contributions to the healthcare sector in India.
- NS HEMA MEMORIAL AWARD - 2020
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AABTA1551H
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Registration ID
BNG(U)_KNGR/148/2002-2003
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VO ID / Darpan ID
KA/2017/0166596
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12A
AABTA1551HE20163
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80G
AABTA1551HF20211
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FCRA
094421039
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CSR Registration Number
CSR00008288
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust
Website
Financial Details
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2023-24
IncomeRs.21,239,487Program ExpensesRs.21,168,012Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2022-23
IncomeRs.29,968,531ExpensesRs.17,178,873Admin ExpensesRs.2,748,619Program ExpensesRs.14,430,254Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2021-22
IncomeRs.18,967,197ExpensesRs.8,903,834Admin ExpensesRs.1,691,728Program ExpensesRs.7,212,106Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2020-21
IncomeRs.14,796,307ExpensesRs.12,700,403Admin ExpensesRs.1,905,060Program ExpensesRs.10,795,343Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2019-20
IncomeRs.18,314,018ExpensesRs.16,895,755Admin ExpensesRs.2,534,363Program ExpensesRs.14,361,392Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.