Samraksha is a grassroots organization driven by one belief: people and communities have the power to create lasting change. For more than 32 years, we have stood alongside vulnerable groups, helping them discover their strengths and build lives of dignity and resilience.

OUR JOURNEY

We began in 1993, when HIV was surrounded by fear, misinformation, and stigma. Women in sex work, sexual minorities, and people living with HIV faced extreme discrimination and isolation, with little or no support.

Samraksha stepped in to change that — by nurturing resilience, building community networks, and empowering people to challenge stigma and rebuild their lives.

What We Built Together

Over the years, this commitment grew into strong, community-led organizations and federations that advocate for their own rights and shape their own futures. Many of our early programmes have now been handed over to these vibrant, self-sustaining groups.

Today and Tomorrow

Today, Samraksha brings its three decades of experience to focus on a new generation — vulnerable children and youth. With the same belief in resilience and empowerment, we continue to stand with young people, their families and communities, helping them rise above adversity and lead change.