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Vision
To empower communities with a vision of gender equity to enable an environment of fulfilling human aspirations with the highest moral values.
Mission
To raise awareness, educate and empower poor and marginalised communities to actively participate in rural development initiatives and programs aimed at alleviating of poverty. Our mandate is to organise local institutions to identify and address community specific issues, amplify the voices of the masses in appropriate forums and deliver solutions for the advancement of these communities.
Core Competencies
Sahaj Sansthan recognises and addresses the complex ecosystem that determines the health and well-being of individuals. We strive towards establishing individual and systemic level changes enabling the people of our communities to lead a life of dignity. For over two decades, we have answered the call to action and undertaken activities committed to the holistic progress of Western Rajasthan while addressing the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the UN.
Quality
Education
Quality
Healthcare
A society
of equality
A clean & healthy environment
Economic
Stability
Water & Sanitation
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Registered under the Foreign Contributions Regulations Act (125610043)
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With the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to undertake CSR activities (CSR00000607)
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Section 80G and 12A: Income Tax Deductions for Donations
Registrations
Strategies
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BUILD CAPACITY primarily of women, children and adolescents to be aware and confident to access the right resources to lead a better life
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ENABLE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANISATIONS (such as Self Help Groups, Anganwadi, School Management Committees, Panchayats, etc.) to be accountable and instrumental in identifying local solutions that bring sustainable change
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DIRECT SUPPORT through voluntary contribution at the community level or from the various donors to protect the interests of groups with special needs; disabled, single women, affected by natural calamities like drought or disease, and so forth
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INNOVATE to tackle emerging issues with technology, advocacy and evidence-based action
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PARTNER and COLLABORATE in building strategic alliances that lead to the expansion of activities and convergence of efforts globally
Our Clients Say
“After taking training for stitching and machine repair work under the Silai School program, I’ve taught over 40 women in my village. This opportunity has allowed me to earn INR 5,000- 6,000 each month. I’m using my savings to study further and give my children a good education.”
Leela Devi, Neechlagarh (Owner of Silai School)
Meet The Team
Baburam Bishnoi,
Founder
Baburam Bishnoi is an expert in stakeholder engagement and knows the pulse of the people. Having grown up in a farming family in the desert regions of Rajasthan, he has firsthand experience of the struggles of rural communities. In his early career, he was part of the Lok Jumbish program that launched the people’s movement for universalisation of primary education in Rajasthan. Inspired by the community-centric processes, he along with a few others established Sahaj Sansthan in 1999. Since then he has dedicated over 30 years of his life to an equitable society and continues to spend most days on the field with his team.
Harhini Santhanam, Chief Executive Officer
Harhini has spent her career driving health, nutrition and socio-economic development programs. With vast experience in grassroots organisations, she brings her understanding of behaviour change, data and technology to address the day-to-day struggles of people. Stemming from a passion for the environment and understanding its impact on people and vice versa, she has a degree in Development Management from the Indian Institute of Forest Management. As a young leader, she gives strategic direction to the organisation to create successful models of change that can improve the lives of those in the remotest, driest regions of the state. For fun stories, do ask her about riding across rivers on her motorbike to visit tribal villages in Madhya Pradesh.
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Paras Nath Sidh, Advisor
Paras Nath Sidh is currently the Director – Programs at The Antara Foundation and has worked with organisations like Pathfinder International, HLFPPT and Sphere, to drive State and National programs of Healthcare, Nutrition and Disaster Management. His expertise in policy and advocacy has cemented critical government partnerships for the organisation, enabling effective and sustainable change. He has a Masters’ degree in Social Work and an MBA in Healthcare Management. When he’s not working, he loves to spend time with his family.
The leadership is supported by a field team with lived experience of familial and societal struggles in rural Rajasthan. Their dedication to learning and uplifting those around them takes the organisation forward.