Brave Souls Foundation
Combats acid attacks and gender-based violence through prevention, support, and advocacy
- Bronze Certified 2023
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
New Delhi, Delhi
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Since
2021
The Brave Souls Foundation, established as a Trust in July 2021, is dedicated to combating acid attacks and gender-based violence. It consists of a te Read moream of social activists, lawyers, researchers, and individuals committed to improving the lives of victims. Its primary focus is on preventing acid attacks, which it considers one of the most heinous crimes, especially against women. Drawing on extensive experience with victims, the foundation emphasizes the importance of prioritizing prevention and justice for victims of such violence. Through ongoing efforts such as counselling, medical care, legal education, and vocational training, it strives to support and empower survivors.
Action
The foundation provides holistic support to acid attack survivors, including medical care, legal assistance, psychological therapy, education, and vocational training.
Cause Area
Impact
Within the last two years, the foundation has facilitated over 200 reconstructive surgeries for survivors, ensured compensation for more than 150 individuals affected by acid attacks, and pursued over 50 cases without a single acquittal of the perpetrators.
Vision & Mission
The Brave Souls Foundation aims to empower survivors to overcome all obstacles they encounter, from legal battles to medical challenges and life skills development, allowing them to emerge as strong, independent, and confident individuals.
Programs
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Apna Ghar
The Brave Souls Foundation's shelter home, "Apna Ghar," was inaugurated on 2nd October 2021, marking a significant milestone in providing a haven for acid attack survivors. With the support of the Hon'ble Chairperson of DCW, Ms. Swati Maliwal, the initiative aims to offer refuge to survivors who have been ostracized by their families. Through the dedication of its founder, Ms. Shaheen Malik, Apna Ghar has been established in Delhi and Kolkata, providing transitional accommodation along with essential provisions such as food and travel expenses for medical treatments.
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Medical Intervention Programmes
The Brave Souls Foundation facilitates reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries for survivors of acid attacks. It ensures the availability of specialized burn units and care facilities in state hospitals and treatment centres, overseeing the coordination and monitoring to prevent any negligence during surgical interventions.
Milestones & Track Record
The foundation inaugurated its shelter home, 'Apna Ghar,' on October 2, 2021, providing a haven for acid attack survivors in Delhi and Kolkata.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAETB4279L
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Registration ID
1093
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VO ID / Darpan ID
DL/2023/0341178
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12A
AAETB4279LE20215
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80G
AAETB4279LF20213
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust