Swayam

Empowers women, challenges norms, fighting for gender equality, ending violence, and advancing women's rights through empowerment and societal action

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Financials

  • 2015

    Total Income
    Rs.21,296,977
    Total Expenses
    Rs.16,022,423
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.6,232,721
    Program Expenses
    Rs.9,789,702
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  • 2016

    Total Income
    Rs.33,305,066
    Total Expenses
    Rs.15,857,627
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.2,749,392
    Program Expenses
    Rs.13,108,235
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  • 2017

    Total Income
    Rs.25,608,201
    Total Expenses
    Rs.10,115,798
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.3,113,248
    Program Expenses
    Rs.7,002,550
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Support to Women Survivors

    District

    Kolkata

    South 24 Parganas

    States

    West Bengal

    Through its Support Centre, Swayam offers comprehensive assistance to women who have experienced violence, focusing on their holistic well-being. It provides individual support services, empowers them through group activities, encourages their transition from survivors to agents of change, and promotes their involvement in broader social issues. In the year 2019-20, Swayam extended support services to a total of 1,478 women, including both new cases and those who had been previously assisted.

  • Support to Survivors Children

    District

    Kolkata

    South 24 Parganas

    States

    West Bengal

    Children who witness or experience violence in their homes are often overlooked victims, facing physical and emotional trauma. Swayam recognizes the need to support these children and address the effects of domestic violence on their well-being. Through various individual services, such as one-on-one counselling, play therapy, educational aid, and referrals for vocational training, Swayam aims to help children understand and cope with the behaviours and consequences of domestic violence. Additionally, group activities like support groups, workshops on parent-child relationships and adolescence, and summer camps provide a safe and engaging environment for children to express themselves and learn important life skills.

  • Support to Survivors Families

    District

    Kolkata

    South 24 Parganas

    States

    West Bengal

    Swayam works towards fostering understanding and support within survivors' families, helping them comprehend the woman's situation, behaviours, limitations, and the impact of violence on her. Through family counselling, it provides a safe space for families to learn about women's rights, share their experiences, discuss problems, and find solutions together. In one instance, Swayam's intervention in a survivor's family resulted in the mother gaining a better understanding of the consequences of pressuring her daughter to return to her abusive marital home. As a result, the survivor filed a case under the PWDVA (Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act) and now lives with her mother in a supportive environment.

  • Building Violence Free Communities

    District

    Kolkata

    South 24 Parganas

    States

    West Bengal

    Creating a social environment that condemns violence against women is a crucial step in preventing it. Swayam actively collaborates with local community members, organisations, and Government entities to build gender-just and violence-free communities in both rural and urban areas. Through community-based support centres, Swayam offers services such as counselling, legal advice, and police follow-up to support women in their cases. Moreover, Swayam engages women, men, girls, and boys in these communities to become agents of social change, empowering them to contribute to long-term development and advocating for women's rights. Additionally, Swayam publishes magazines written by community women, providing platforms for their voices to be heard in Metiabruz and Diamond Harbour.

  • Public Education and Community Action

    District

    Kolkata

    South 24 Parganas

    States

    West Bengal

    Swayam actively engages in public education and community action to combat violence and discrimination against women. Through campaigns, training, and mobilization of community groups, Swayam works to raise awareness, challenge societal norms, and empower individuals to take a stand against violence. Survivors and volunteers play an important role in these activities, and youth are actively involved through school programmes and campaigns. Utilizing various tools and platforms, including a mobile campaign van, Swayam reaches a wide audience to promote awareness and advocate for change. The establishment of women's and men's groups further strengthens community mobilization efforts, creating a network of advocates who work towards creating violence-free communities.

Impact Metrics

  • Total Cases Handled

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2014-15 990
    • 2015-16 1137
    • 2016-17 1084
  • Number of Children Provided Educational Aid

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2014-15 48
    • 2015-16 45
    • 2016-17 50

Leadership Team

  • Amrita Dasgupta

    Executive Director

  • Anuradha Kapoor

    Chief Functionary

  • Kamla Bhasin

    Trustee

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • Registration Number

    807/95

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • FCRA

    147120579

About

  • Headquarters

    Kolkata, West Bengal

  • Since

    1995

Impact

Swayam has supported thousands of women survivors of violence, conducted widespread awareness campaigns, and advocated for policy changes to protect women's rights.

Vision and Mission

Swayam envisions a non-discriminatory, violence-free and gender-equal society. Its mission is to end discrimination and violence against women, advance women's rights and facilitate women's empowerment.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    9/2 Deodar Street, Kolkata, West Bengal

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management