SOSVA - Society for Service to Voluntary Agencies

Mobilizes, trains and facilitates volunteers to provide their services to nongovernmental and community based organizations

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Save Water Project

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    In collaboration with TATA Chemicals, SOSVA launched an initiative where SOSVA volunteers embarked on a mission to raise awareness about water conservation. The project involved visiting 15 schools, encompassing both underprivileged and mainstream educational institutions in Mumbai. These informative sessions were designed to educate students about the importance of conserving water. Due to its positive reception, SOSVA continued to organize such sessions, distinguishing them as "Save Water" for mainstream schools and "Safe Water" for the underprivileged schools, thereby making a valuable contribution to water conservation education.

  • Sagar shaala

    District
    State
    District

    Kutch

    States

    Gujarat

    SOSVA's distinctive educational initiative, known as Sagar Shala, was initiated in the coastal regions of the Kutch District in Gujarat. Its purpose is to provide informal primary education to children from marginalized communities, predominantly engaged in fishing activities around Mundra and Bhadreshwar. Many of the beneficiary children represent the first generation within their families to access education. These children are educated in temporary structures located along the beachfront, guided by volunteer-teachers. Importantly, their attendance in these classes is acknowledged and accepted by the regular Government schools situated near their permanent residences. The project is made possible through the support of Moving Schools Denmark.
    These children actively participate in various extracurricular activities and have achieved recognition, securing several awards at both the district and state levels in inter-school drama competitions.

  • Yoga project

    District

    Pune

    Mumbai

    States

    Goa

    Gujarat

    Maharashtra

    SOSVA partnered with the Sab Ka Mangal Ho (SKMH) Group to manage their most significant CSR project of 2018, known as 'Yoga in Orphanages.' The project aimed to make yoga accessible to as many underprivileged orphans as possible. SOSVA took the lead in implementing this initiative. Yoga sessions were introduced in numerous orphanages and schools, resulting in resounding success across Mumbai, Pune, Goa, and most recently, Gujarat. Furthermore, online yoga sessions were conducted in March 2020, with over 300 children participating eagerly from various schools and orphanages.
    The project also organized district-level and state-level competitions in collaboration with the Pune District Yoga and Fitness Institute. Eighteen children participated in these competitions, with eight of them being selected for the state level. These accomplished youngsters were awarded group prizes, medals, and certificates.

  • Menstrual hygiene

    Women's health and hygiene have been a longstanding global concern, particularly among underprivileged communities. Menstrual hygiene awareness and the use of sanitary napkins remain alarmingly low among this demographic. A recent study was carried out in six randomly selected coeducational government senior secondary schools in India, shedding light on the significant impact of menstruation on the lives of young girls. The findings revealed that menstruation affects various aspects of school life, with 65.5% of girls reporting that it interferes with their daily activities at school. Additionally, 12% of adolescent girls miss class tests or examinations during menstruation, and 58.5% are unable to participate in sports.
    In 2018, SOSVA launched the 'Menstrual Hygiene' project, a unique initiative with the primary goal of changing attitudes and practices related to menstruation among adolescent girls aged 10-18 and their mothers. SOSVA conducted 'Menstrual Health and Hygiene' workshops

  • Daan Utsav

    The "Joy of Giving Week" is a global celebration that takes place annually in October. SOSVA enthusiastically joins the festivities during Daan Utsav in collaboration with Give India. The dedicated volunteers come together to raise funds for the causes, making a significant contribution to the mission.

  • Medigift

    District

    Latur

    Kutch

    States

    Gujarat

    Maharashtra

    Offering free medical aid during significant disasters exemplifies social responsibility, as demonstrated by SOSVA's support to earthquake-stricken regions in Latur, Maharashtra, and Kutch, Gujarat, as well as tsunami-affected areas in South India. These efforts were made possible through the authorization obtained from the Indo-US Bilateral Agreement, enabling the duty-free import of medical equipment from US donor agencies and its distribution to charitable hospitals across India. In the span of eleven years, 38 hospitals received equipment valued at Rs 27 crores.

  • Dhabon

    In rural India, numerous tribes face deprivation of essential amenities, education, and employment prospects. The Dhabon School was established with the objective of addressing the educational, housing, and nutritional requirements of children from the Katakari Tribe, a migrant community, with the aim of shaping the future of these young, innocent minds.

  • School feeding program

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    Over the course of a year, a feeding program was conducted in three selected schools in Mumbai, where young students received nutritious daytime meals. These schools are dedicated to the educational advancement of underprivileged children, and the inclusion of a feeding program aligns with their child development objectives.

Impact Metrics

  • Number of Books Received as Donation

    Program Name

    Daan Utsav

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2020-21 613
    • 2021-22 613
  • Number of Stationary Kits Received as Donation

    Program Name

    Daan Utsav

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2020-21 140
    • 2021-22 140

Leadership Team

  • Radha Vedantam

    CEO

  • Narendra Patwardhan

    Treasurer

  • Dr.Saroj Jha

    Trustee

  • Vinod Shetty

    Trustee

  • Rajalakshmi Ambady

    President

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATS4467K

  • Registration Number

    F9791/84

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAATS4467KF20216

  • 12A

    AAATS4467KE20214

  • FCRA

    83780089

About

  • Headquarters

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Since

    1984

Impact

SOSVA has worked with over 300 NGOs and placed over 6500 volunteers

Vision and Mission

SOSVA aims to create a strong voluntary sector through training, documentation, and research, with a focus on supporting the NGO sector in health, education, and other developmental issues, primarily concentrating on uplifting underprivileged and marginalized groups.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    1st floor, Avehi Public Charitable Trust, Raoli Camp, S.M. Road, Sardar Nagar no-4, Sion Koliwada, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

    Mumbai

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management