Sahyogi

In 2008, Sahyogi was founded by a collective of young professionals and social activists with a vision to enact positive change for marginalized commu Read morenities. As a non-governmental organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, the mission revolves around ensuring rights, equality, and justice, particularly for women and children across all spheres of life. Registered under the Society Registration Act, 1860, as well as under relevant sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and the FCRA 1976 (2010), Sahyogi is committed to fostering an egalitarian society where every individual enjoys human rights and lives with dignity through mutual cooperation. The vision is to establish a society where citizens experience human rights without discrimination, leading to dignified lives for all. Objectives: • Promote gender equity and amplify the voices of women and children. • Provide support and access to establish and enhance institutions, processes, and programs aimed at improving living standards. • Empower marginalized communities by organizing them into self-defining groups, fostering self-identity and capacity to advocate for their rights. • Create models of community participation to influence government policies and programs for the betterment of target groups' living standards. Target Groups: It works with women, single women, survivors of domestic violence/gender-based violence (DV/GBV), adolescents, youth, children, and excluded communities/groups, along with representatives from local governing bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).

To establish an egalitarian society where citizens enjoy human rights without discrimination and live dignified lives in mutual cooperation. To facilitate a participatory process of change and development for the poor.

Sahyogi has organized campaigns like One Billion Rising in Bihar and implemented programs for women's household education and against domestic violence.