Save the Children

What Save the Children does

Bal Raksha Bharat, operating as Save the Children in India, is a non-profit organization founded in 2004 as the India affiliate of Save the Children International. Headquartered in New Delhi with 251-500 employees, the organization delivers integrated child welfare programs across 15 Indian states through six core verticals: Education, Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Humanitarian Response, Resilience, and Economic Well-being. Programmatic reach in FY2022-23 encompassed 1.38 million children, with humanitarian response alone touching 620,000 children in disaster-affected zones.

The organization's go-to-market is donor-funded rather than revenue-generating, with four primary funding streams: individual donations (one-time and monthly, eligible for 50% tax exemption under Section 80G), corporate CSR partnerships with 20+ named partners including Tata, Samsung, P&G, L&T, Honda, Mars, and Ferrero, institutional grants from UN agencies and bilateral donors such as UNICEF, the New Zealand Government, and the UK Government, and recently launched cryptocurrency donations via a Bitcoin fund developed with Fortris. Distribution is executed through community-based direct program delivery, channel partnerships with corporations and government bodies (Health Ministry, NITI Aayog, NCPCR), and a self-serve donor portal.

Technology infrastructure is intentionally minimal — Salesforce CRM for supporter engagement is the primary disclosed platform, and there is no proprietary AI/ML capability. Recent operational innovations include drone-based delivery of supplies to remote disaster-affected villages in Himachal Pradesh and the SMARTPUR digital inclusion initiative. The organization does not generate product revenue; all operating capacity is funded through philanthropy, with financial scale inferred to be in the $25M-$50M annual range based on programmatic reach, headcount, and grant-size benchmarks.

Name

Save the Children

Legal name

Bal Raksha Bharat

Website

https://savethechildren.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children India) is a New Delhi-headquartered non-profit, founded in 2004, that delivers integrated child welfare programs across 15 Indian states spanning education, health, child protection, humanitarian response, resilience, and economic empowerment, funded by individual donations, corporate CSR partnerships, and institutional grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Rights & Protection (BPADAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Education programs
• Healthcare nutrition
• Humanitarian relief
• Child protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurugram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals through online portal, monthly giving programs, and one-time contributions. Tax-exempt donations under Section 80G of Income Tax Act.
2. Corporate Partnerships: CSR funding from corporations including Tata, Samsung, P&G, L&T, Honda, and 20+ other partners for specific programs and initiatives.
3. Institutional Funding: Grants from international organizations, UN agencies, and government bodies for specific humanitarian and development programs.
4. Cryptocurrency Donations: Bitcoin fund accepting digital asset donations for rapid cash assistance during emergencies, developed in partnership with Fortris.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children India) is a nonprofit organization that delivers holistic child welfare services across 15 Indian states through six program areas: Education Programs (quality inclusive learning), Health and Nutrition Programs (healthcare access and awareness), Child Protection Programs (anti-trafficking and anti-child-labour safeguarding), Humanitarian Response Programs (emergency relief in disasters), Resilience Programs (climate adaptation and disaster preparedness), and Economic Well-being Programs (livelihood and women empowerment). Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, funded through individual donations, corporate CSR partnerships, and institutional grants.

Product overview

Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children India) operates as a unified NGO with an integrated program portfolio addressing multiple dimensions of child welfare. The organization offers six interconnected program areas: Education Programs for quality inclusive learning, Health and Nutrition Programs for healthcare access, Child Protection Programs for safeguarding against exploitation, Humanitarian Response Programs for emergency relief, Resilience Programs for climate adaptation, and Economic Well-being Programs for livelihood empowerment. These programs work holistically to transform childhood across India through compassion, care, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education Programs Quality education initiatives that champion inclusive learning for underserved children, removing barriers from urban slums to rural communities through safe classrooms, girls' participation, and digital access.
• Health and Nutrition Programs Healthcare and nutrition initiatives guaranteeing access to healthcare for children across India through awareness drives, health system strengthening, and partnerships with the Health Ministry and NITI Aayog.
• Child Protection Programs Safeguarding initiatives fighting trafficking, child labour, early marriage, and exploitation through awareness drives, psychosocial support, online safety training, and partnership with NCPCR.
• Humanitarian Response Programs Emergency response operations providing supplies, rebuilding efforts, and child-friendly spaces during crises such as cyclones, floods, and other disasters, ensuring education, protection, and care for children.
• Resilience Programs Climate resilience and disaster preparedness initiatives building children's capacity through community-centred adaptation, green livelihoods, early warning systems, and digital inclusion projects like SMARTPUR.
• Economic Well-being Programs Livelihood and economic empowerment initiatives upskilling women and girls, boosting incomes of vulnerable families through digital literacy, vocational training, and access to government schemes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 million+ children reached since 2004
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and strategic.

• TatacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership under CSR initiatives. Tata is one of the major corporate partners supporting Bal Raksha Bharat's child welfare programs in India.
• SamsungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership supporting technology and education initiatives for children. Samsung collaborates on programs aimed at digital inclusion and smart school projects.
• Procter & Gamble (P&G)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership supporting hygiene, health, and child welfare programs through corporate donations and program collaboration.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership supporting infrastructure and development projects under CSR obligations.
• HondamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership supporting child welfare and community development initiatives.
• SalesforcemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partnership supporting digital transformation and CRM capabilities for program delivery.
• ZeemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia partnership supporting awareness campaigns and visibility for child welfare initiatives.
• Future GeneraliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance sector CSR partnership supporting child welfare programs.
• MaricominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership supporting nutrition and livelihood programs for families.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership on child welfare, humanitarian response, and development programs. Collaborated on Edge of Life campaign and child poverty strategy.
• Government of India (Health Ministry, NITI Aayog)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnerships for scheme implementation, policy influence, and program co-design. Collaborations include Poshan Abhiyan and health system strengthening.
• NCPCR (National Commission for Protection of Child Rights)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with national child protection body to evolve national child protection systems and legislation.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives partnership with UNICEF as co-implementing partner for Edge of Life campaign targeting Dh1 billion for 5 million children globally.
• Children's Investment Fund FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Edge of Life campaign for childhood hunger, providing funding and technical support.
• Action Against HungermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Edge of Life campaign bringing expertise in nutrition and hunger relief programs.
• Barnardo'smajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UK charity on child poverty strategy development and children's rights impact assessment.
• Children's Commissioner's Office in EnglandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment collaboration on child-friendly version of child poverty strategy for children aged 5-11.
• FerrerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenewed strategic partnership to combat child labor and improve community welfare in Côte d'Ivoire cocoa supply chain, benefiting thousands of children and communities over five years. Supports child protection, education, and gender empowerment.
• FortrisstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to develop Bitcoin fund for rapid cash assistance during emergencies, holding donations in Bitcoin and stablecoins to circumvent traditional banking channels during disasters.
• South Korea National AssemblymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted National Assembly discussion on migrant children's education barriers in South Korea, advocating for integrated school-community cooperation and dedicated legal framework.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Plan India (Plan International India): India entity of Plan International, a global child rights and gender equality NGO. Closely comparable as a globally affiliated child rights organization with CSR programs, institutional grants, and integrated thematic programming across India.
• SOS Children's Villages India: Alternative care NGO operating children's villages and family strengthening programs in India. Comparable focus on vulnerable children and comparable CSR and individual donor revenue model.
• Smile Foundation: Large Indian NGO running education, healthcare, and livelihood programs for underprivileged children and families. Comparable operational scale and CSR-driven revenue model with strong corporate partner roster.
• CARE India: Large humanitarian NGO in India addressing poverty with programs spanning women's empowerment, health, education, and disaster response. Comparable scale and institutional donor base with overlap in child welfare programming.
• CRY (Child Rights and You): One of India's largest dedicated child rights NGOs, operating across multiple states with programs in education, health, and child protection. Direct competitor for CSR funding, individual donations, and government partnerships targeting underprivileged children.
• ChildFund India: India affiliate of ChildFund International, sponsoring individual children and running community development programs focused on education, health, and protection. Competes directly for child sponsorship revenue and institutional grants.
• ActionAid India: Federated humanitarian and human rights NGO addressing child rights, women's rights, and disaster response in India. Comparable advocacy focus, institutional donor base, and community mobilization model.
• World Vision India: India arm of World Vision International, focused on child welfare through sponsorship, education, health, and child protection programs. Direct peer competing for individual donors, CSR mandates, and humanitarian response contracts.

Emerging players

• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest education NGOs, focused on literacy and learning outcomes. Comparable scale and CSR funding base, with thematic overlap in Bal Raksha's education programs.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF India: UN agency with a much larger mandate and budget dedicated to child rights in India. Functions as both a partner (Save the Children collaborates with UNICEF) and a broader incumbent shaping the funding and policy environment in which Bal Raksha operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stc_india
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@balrakshabharat
• Facebookfacebook.com/india.savethechildren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/balrakshabharat
• Instagraminstagram.com/balrakshabharat

Compliance3 records

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