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Rajasthan, India is one of the worst places to be born female. The women and girls of Sambhali are on a mission to change that

Sambhali U.S. tells their stories, raises funds for programs run by India-based Sambhali Trust, and recruits volunteers to help.

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Vocational Training

Women gain sisterhood and learn skills for financial independence at empowerment centers.

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Education

Girls are able continue their education and gain control over their future in boarding homes.

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Gender-Based Violence

Survivors of gender-based violence receive counseling and legal support.

See how Sambhali's holistic suite of programs meets the needs of marginalized women and girls in Rajasthan.

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IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY! This fall we celebrate 5 years of Sambhali U.S. ๐ŸŽ‚ In our latest newsletter read about our growth as an organization and the progress of the programs and people we help support. Link in profile.
In our Summer Newsletter learn about Sambhali Communities from Jodhpur to Charlottesville. ๐Ÿ”— Read the latest at the link in our profile.
Myra and Mahalakshmi made a stand for the women and girls in Rajasthan! At our SUStenance event in Charlottesville, VA, Myra and Mahalakshmi sold lemonade, lassis, and chai, making $175 for Sambhali U.S. Thank you, girls! The future is bright โœจ
The impact of the vocational training program at the Sambhali Empowerment Centers is evident in the lives of the woman who participate. They gain more than an income. Women graduate from the program with hope, strength, courage, and confidence. Read
Celebrate Father's Day with us at Sambhali, where every girl is like a daughter to founder Govind Rathore. His wish for his daughter Laadli—and all the girls at Sambhali—is simple: a life full of opportunities and possibilities, a life
We are all part of the Sambhali family, whether or not we can travel to India. Read more in our Spring newsletter. ๐Ÿ”—Sign up at the link in our profile. #inclusion #inclusionmatters #foundfamily #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #instagood #t
Education through Sambhali has transformed Samta and Sonu’s lives. Please read how these determined young women started at Sambhali’s Primary Education Center in Setrawa and are now the first college-educated members of their family. ๐Ÿ”— B

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Sambhali Opens New Center for Women and LGBTQ+ in Jodhpur
Sambhali Opens New Center for Women and LGBTQ+ in Jodhpur

This fall, Sambhali Trust launched its latest center of refuge for those facing discrimination and marginalization. Sambhali Sarai, which means โ€œresting placeโ€, provides emergency shelter for women escaping gender-based violence and for members of the LGBTQ+ community facing violence or who have been turned out by their families.  

Our mission

The mission of Sambhali U.S. is to support the courageous women and girls of Rajasthan, India who seek to raise their voices with dignity and self-confidence, build a road to economic independence, and ultimately determine their own destinies.