Sahaara Charitable Society

Sahaara Charitable Society (SCS) was established with the vision of fulfilling dreams of the vulnerable and marginalized in society. The NGO has developed Core Competencies towards remedial education and life competencies for children in red-light districts and government homes, providing holistic care through hostels for at-risk kids, reintegrating sex workers and prisoners through alternate livelihoods.

Major Interventions:

Education: The goal is to improve learning opportunities for economically disadvantaged children of sex workers in red-light areas by offering early childhood and remedial education through Project Pratham and Pragati. They suffer from nutritional deficiencies, limited healthcare access, and basic needs, exacerbating their challenges along with a constant risk of trafficking, the daily exposure to violence and alcoholism complicates their ability to navigate life healthily. Sahaara ensures sustainability by training parents and community leaders. Educational support for children in government homes are also provided, along with training for staff.

Reintegration Services: Project Parivartan aims to empower women in red-light areas by providing them with alternate livelihood opportunities. Sahaara offers recovery-based rehabilitation and focused reintegration services to break the cycle of abuse and injustice. Through mentoring, counseling, and skills training, it helps these women build a new life with safe and stable livelihoods.

Project Azad focuses on supporting under-trials and released prisoners to live crime-free lives and contribute positively to society. Azad provides legal aid services, recovery-based rehabilitation, and focused reintegration with individualized plans for education, skill development, and job placement, aiming to successfully reintegrate them into society.

Mahima, Anandalay, and Krupalay Hostels: The education hostels provide a safe environment for vulnerable children in red-light areas to grow holistically while also working to reintegrate their parents for stable family reunions. Sahaara Charitable Society identifies high-risk children of sex workers, offering them safe accommodation, nutrition, mental wellness, and quality education through Individual Care Plans (ICPs). Simultaneously, efforts are made to reintegrate parents, ensuring literacy, skills training, and behavioural change. The ultimate goal is to break the cycle of abuse and injustice by reuniting families for lasting transformation.