Inchara Foundation

Inchara Foundation

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Section 8Mangalore, Karnataka, IndiaEstablished 2008

Inchara Foundation, a registered non-profit organization, primarily specializes in girls (children & adolescents) who are victims of sexual assault, helping them with the rehabilitation process, trauma counselling and skill development activities for self- dependency. We’ve designed different projects ‘from Prevention to Protection’ of youngsters from statutory offences. While Project Angel addresses prevention, Inchara House looks into Rehabilitation and restoration. Pocso Support Group is being formulated to assist the oldsters & members of the family of the victims of a kid sex crime. Through the Model Safe School Initiative, we are creating a safe ecosystem for the kids inside and outside of doors.

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About Us

Addresses sexual violence against girl children, adolescent girls & women. Imparts education, provides trauma counselling and health care to victims. Creates support system by counselling their families too. Claims to have created following impact: 50,000 plus children and adults are trained under Project Angel – an initiative for prevention of child sexual abuse. 97 girls have received services at Inchara Home and 20 girls are undergoing residential care and support. 15 government schools covered under MSSI project benefiting over 1000 children. 50 angel boxes installed in schools to check child sexual abuse. More than 500 youth trained in various skill development programmes. It is running Covid Relief programme wherein more than 17,500 meals have been served, 6000+ ration, sanitation kits and 1,000 PPE kits distributed. This programme is run in Karnataka, Orissa, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu & Delhi.

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To provide a nurturing, child friendly environment for holistic and positive development of children

Our Mission

To provide a nurturing, child friendly environment for holistic and positive development of children

Focus Areas

Our Programs

InitiativeBengaluru (Bangalore) Urban, Karnataka

Education and Skill Development

Provides quality education, life skills training, mentoring, and vocational support to underprivileged children and youth, improving school attendance, academic performance, retention, and holistic personal and professional development.

Enhanced learning outcomes, retention, confidence, and life skills among children and youth, promoting holistic development, educational empowerment, employability, and increased opportunities for social and economic mobility.
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InitiativeBengaluru (Bangalore) Urban, Karnataka

Women Empowerment and Livelihood Support

Empowers women through vocational training, entrepreneurship guidance, self help groups, and financial literacy to strengthen economic independence, leadership, confidence, and active participation in family and community decision-making.

Women gain employable skills, income opportunities, financial knowledge, and leadership capabilities, resulting in improved household stability, social inclusion, and active engagement in community and governance processes.
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InitiativeChikballapur, Karnataka

Health, Nutrition, and Hygiene Awareness

Promotes health, hygiene, nutrition, maternal-child care, and preventive healthcare through awareness programs, workshops, and community outreach to improve overall wellbeing in underserved populations.

Improved health knowledge, nutrition, hygiene behaviors, early illness detection, and adoption of preventive healthcare measures, resulting in healthier families and stronger community resilience in rural and semi-urban areas.
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Impact / Milestones

Key Milestones & Achievements

  • Inchara Foundation has grown since its beginning in 2006 into a major force for child‑protection and rehabilitation in Karnataka and beyond. It pioneered a licensed residential home for girl survivors of abuse in Mangalore (started in 2017), offering safe shelter, education, counselling, and skill‑development — a first-of-its-kind initiative in the district. Through its outreach and awareness programs, the foundation has reached over 110 schools, provided mental‑health support, cyber‑safety training, and served tens of thousands of children and adults. During the COVID‑19 crisis, Inchara extended its support to vulnerable migrant families and communities, distributing thousands of meals, ration and hygiene kits, helping many survive difficult times

Honors & Recognitions

  • National Child Protection Award for outstanding services in child safety and rehabilitation.
  • Best NGO in Women & Child Welfare for pioneering girl‑child protection and empowerment programs.
  • Excellence in Social Impact Award for community outreach and awareness campaigns on child rights.
  • Innovative Education & Skill Development Recognition for providing quality education and vocational training to marginalized children.
  • Government Appreciation Certificates for collaboration in child protection, cyber-safety, and social welfare initiatives.
  • CSR Partner Recognition from corporate organizations for effective social programs and community engagement.

Registration & Verification

Organization TypeSection 8
Registration NumberMGC-400128-2008-09
NGO Darpan IDKA/2014/0075898
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Our Team

PR

Preetham Rodrigues

Director

VB

Vazeer Ahammad B

Chairman

MM

Milan Mandanna

Project Manager-Maharastra

NK

Neha Khetarpal

Project Manager- Delhi

AA

Athena Aranha

Manager-Operations

Location

Head Office Address

15/16/871, Inchara Foundation 2nd Cross , Kadri Shivabag, Mangalore, 575002

Mangalore, Karnataka, 575002

India

Mangalore, Karnataka

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