Freedom Foundation

What Freedom Foundation does

Freedom Foundation Trust is an Indian non-profit charitable trust founded in 1992 in Bangalore by Dr. Ashok K. Rau and the late Karl Sequeira. The organization operates 52 centers across five Indian states (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Maharashtra) and has expanded operations to Nigeria and Botswana. Its mission focuses on two interconnected public health challenges in India: substance abuse addiction and HIV/AIDS care, both of which carry significant social stigma. Freedom Foundation pioneered India's first Comprehensive Care Centre for de-addiction in 1993 using its proprietary BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIO Model, and subsequently established India's first care centre for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs), the first civil society PPTCT (Prevention of Parent-to-Child Transmission) intervention, and the first Day Care Centre for HIV-positive patients at Hennur.

The organization's service portfolio comprises De-addiction Treatment Services, Comprehensive Care and Support for PLHAs (including HAART/ART access, palliative care, and counselling), Mother + Child Program (PPTCT reaching approximately 45,000 women annually across Bangalore and Hyderabad), Community Care and Support Centers (10 CCSCs with 280 beds serving 35,000+ PLHIVs), Employee Assistance Programmes for corporate clients, HIV+ Orphan residential care (Bangalore and Hyderabad), Diagnostic Facilities, and ART services based on a graduated cost-recovery model serving 4,500 clients. The organization's Innovate-Demonstrate-Implement methodology has been adopted by other NGOs and mandated for replication by the Government of Nigeria across multiple sites.

Freedom Foundation operates as a grant and donation-funded non-profit. Historical funding sources include seed and maintenance grants from Levi Strauss Company (1996–1997) and multi-million-dollar Global Fund grants under Rounds 2 and 4, the latter addressing care needs of 1,37,000 clients across six high-prevalence Indian states in support of the Government of India's ART roll-out plan. Domestic and international donations are processed through the organization's own website and the GiveIndia platform. Strategic government partners include BBMP (Bangalore municipal corporation) and KSAPS (Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society) for PMTCT interventions, and the Government of Nigeria (NACA and SACA) for African operations. The organization has accumulated over 50,000 beneficiaries served since inception and accounts for over 10% of India's national care and support facilities bed strength.

Name

Freedom Foundation

Legal name

Freedom Foundation Trust

Website

https://thefreedomfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Freedom Foundation Trust, founded 1992 in Bangalore, operates 52 centers across five Indian states plus Nigeria and Botswana, providing de-addiction treatment using the BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIO Model and comprehensive HIV/AIDS care including ART, PPTCT interventions, orphan support, and community-based services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS Care Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Substance abuse treatment
• HIV/AIDS care
• De-addiction rehabilitation
• Community health services
• Nonprofit healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Freedom Foundation operates as a nonprofit charitable trust that generates revenue through donations from individual supporters, corporate donors, and institutional grants including funding from the Global Fund. The organization also receives support through platforms like GiveIndia for processing domestic and international donations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Freedom Foundation Trust delivers free, direct-service healthcare and social support to vulnerable populations in India, Nigeria, and Botswana. Its core offerings comprise residential and outpatient de-addiction treatment using the proprietary BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIO Model, comprehensive medical and psychosocial care for People Living with HIV/AIDS (including HAART/ART access, palliative care, and counselling), mother-and-child PPTCT/PMTCT interventions, 10 Community Care and Support Centers with 280 beds, residential care for HIV-positive orphans, diagnostic services, and corporate Employee Assistance Programmes on HIV/AIDS and substance abuse.

Product overview

Freedom Foundation is a non-profit trust offering a portfolio of healthcare and support services focused on de-addiction treatment and HIV/AIDS care. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including: De-addiction Treatment Services (founded 1993, India's first Comprehensive Care Centre using the BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIO Model), Comprehensive Care & Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS (medical care, HAART, palliative care, counselling), Mother + Child Program (PPTCT interventions reaching 45,000 women annually), Community Care and Support Centers (10 CCSCs with 280 beds across 4 states), Employee Assistance Programmes for corporate clients, HIV+ Orphan Care at residential facilities, Diagnostic Facilities, and ART Services. The organization runs 52 centers across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Maharashtra, having served over 50,000 beneficiaries since inception.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• De-addiction Treatment Services Residential and outpatient de-addiction treatment program for alcohol and drug dependency, founded in 1993. Includes detoxification, breaking denial mechanisms, family therapy, and introduction of self-help support systems for continued recovery.
• Comprehensive Care & Support for PLHAs Holistic care and support services for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs), including medical care, HAART/ART access, palliative care, counselling, and community education. Addresses the medical, social, and financial implications of HIV/AIDS for beneficiaries from poor socio-economic backgrounds.
• Mother + Child Program Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission (PPTCT/PMTCT) intervention providing care for HIV-positive women and their children. Includes early childhood care centers, creches, and Balwadis for children aged 1-6, reaching approximately 45,000 women annually through interventions in Bangalore and Hyderabad.
• Community Care and Support Centers (CCSCs)

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ beneficiaries served across 52 centers
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TCF (The Chrysalis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with TCF and Government of Nigeria (NACA & SACA) to set up first operational comprehensive initiative at Calabar, Cross River State Nigeria. Expanded to multiple sites in Nigeria including Ibadan, Owerri, Yola, Kafanchan, Kachia, and Birninkebbi.
• Government of Nigeria (NACA & SACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for comprehensive HIV/AIDS care interventions in Nigeria. Given mandate to replicate comprehensive interventions at multiple locations across Nigeria.
• BBMP (Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic/private partnership for PMTCT interventions at various maternity hospitals within the public health system in Bangalore.
• KSAPS (Karnataka State Aids Prevention Society)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with KSAPS for PMTCT interventions and HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs in Karnataka.
• ARCON (Mumbai)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ARCON for Global Fund Round 2 implementation.
• YRG Care (Chennai)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with YRG Care for Global Fund Round 2 implementation for ART access.
• INP+ (India Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with INP+ for Global Fund Round 4 implementation.
• Engender HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Engender Health for Global Fund Round 4 implementation.
• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CII for Global Fund Round 4 implementation.
• Lawyers Collective/Alternative Law FirmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for advocacy and legal issues including rights abuse, access to legal addressal, and creating legislations for people affected with HIV/AIDS.
• Government Hospitals including HAART Roll-out CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetworking with government hospitals for HAART treatment access and comprehensive HIV/AIDS care coordination.
• GiveIndiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with GiveIndia platform for processing domestic and international donations with appropriate tax exemption certificates.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YRG Care: Chennai-based HIV/AIDS research and care organization, partnered with Freedom Foundation on Global Fund Round 2 for ART access. Directly comparable as a non-profit delivering HIV/AIDS clinical services to vulnerable populations in India.
• Swasti Health Resource Centre: Bangalore-based public health non-profit working with marginalized communities on health, HIV/AIDS, and social protection. Comparable as an Indian non-profit delivering community-based health interventions for vulnerable populations.
• Humsafar Trust: Mumbai-based NGO working at the intersection of LGBTQ+ communities and HIV/AIDS programming. Comparable as an Indian non-profit delivering HIV/AIDS outreach, care, and advocacy for stigmatized populations.
• Sahara Trust: Delhi-based non-profit providing care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS, including widows and children affected by HIV. Comparable mission and beneficiary base to Freedom Foundation's HIV/AIDS programs.
• Naz Foundation (India) Trust: India-based non-profit working on HIV/AIDS, sexual health, and marginalized community support. Comparable mission of addressing HIV/AIDS stigma and providing care to vulnerable populations, though with a stronger focus on sexual minority communities.
• ARCON (AIDS Research and Control Organization): Mumbai-based AIDS organization that partnered with Freedom Foundation on Global Fund Round 2. Directly comparable as a non-profit HIV/AIDS service delivery organization in India.
• Kripa Foundation: India-based non-profit operating de-addiction and rehabilitation centers using a 12-step holistic recovery model. Comparable to Freedom Foundation's de-addiction treatment services in the Indian substance abuse recovery sector.
• India Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (INP+): Network of people living with HIV/AIDS in India, partnered with Freedom Foundation on Global Fund Round 4. Comparable as a community-based HIV/AIDS support organization serving PLHIVs at scale.
• Population Foundation of India (PFI): New Delhi-based non-profit working on reproductive health, family planning, and HIV/AIDS prevention. Served as principal recipient and fund manager alongside Freedom Foundation in Global Fund Round 4.
• T.T. Ranganathan Clinical Research Foundation: Chennai-based clinical research and substance abuse treatment foundation operating de-addiction and rehabilitation programs. Comparable as a long-established Indian non-profit specializing in addiction medicine and recovery services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheFreedomFoun3
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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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