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Inchara Foundation
NGOFeed VerifiedInchara 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Our Team
Preetham Rodrigues
Director
Vazeer Ahammad B
Chairman
Milan Mandanna
Project Manager-Maharastra
Neha Khetarpal
Project Manager- Delhi
Athena Aranha
Manager-Operations
Location
15/16/871, Inchara Foundation 2nd Cross , Kadri Shivabag, Mangalore, 575002
Mangalore, Karnataka, 575002
India
Mangalore, Karnataka
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