Pratisandhi Foundation

What Pratisandhi Foundation does

Pratisandhi Foundation is a Delhi-based, youth-run nonprofit founded in 2018 that delivers comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) programming in India. Its offering spans structured core programs — the Consent Project, Safeguarding Classrooms, the Bridging Gaps Program for schools, the S.A.C.R.E.D Project, and Community Engagement — alongside workshop services for organizations and a CSE Certification for educators delivered via a hosted Graphy learning platform. A digital content layer (the Sex Ed Library and topic-categorised blog) and the INSHEA (Indian Network for Sexual Health Education and Advocacy) network round out its product surface. The foundation's reach is delivered through an 80+ volunteer network and 50+ partner organizations nationally and globally, with content spanning Sexual and Reproductive Health, Sex and Relationships, Menstrual Health, Pride and Sexuality, and Men's Health.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams: donations and hosted fundraisers (processed via Razorpay), workshop fees for invited sessions (pricing not publicly disclosed), online certification courses for educators, and merchandise sold through a third-party storefront (MyDukaan). Customer segments include schools (institutional long-term engagements via Bridging Gaps), adolescents and young adults (direct program beneficiaries), educators seeking certification, and organizations working with youth that commission workshops. The foundation has earned earned-media recognition in Forbes India, Femina, Indian Express, NDTV, The Quint, CNN, the University of British Columbia, and the UNGEI Feminist Education Coalition.

Operationally, the organization is volunteer-led with an advisory bench of medical and domain experts (obstetrics/gynaecology, paediatrics, psychology, certified sexuality education, and humanitarian development). Geographic operations are India-anchored with global partner recognition; the legal entity is an Indian private nonprofit with no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds, and no venture or equity investment disclosed.

Name

Pratisandhi Foundation

Legal name

Pratisandhi Foundation

Website

https://pratisandhi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pratisandhi Foundation is a Delhi-based, youth-run nonprofit founded in 2018 that delivers research-backed comprehensive sexuality education across India via workshops, school partnerships (Bridging Gaps), educator certification, and the INSHEA advocacy network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sexual Health Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sexual Health & Relationship Wellness Education (EDAAAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sexual & Reproductive Health & Family Planning (SRH/FP) Programs (BPADAIAD)

Keywords

• Sexuality education services
• Comprehensive sex education
• Youth sexual health programs
• Educator certification courses
• School sex ed workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises money through individual donations and hosted fundraisers to increase access to sexual health education. Donation links are prominently featured on the website.
2. Workshop Fees: Organizations can invite Pratisandhi to conduct workshops, selecting from a range of offerings or requesting tailor-made sessions.
3. Certification Programs: Online certification courses for becoming a sexuality education educator, offered through their learning platform.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of merchandise through third-party platforms like MyDukaan to support the cause.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pratisandhi Foundation delivers judgment-free, medically-accurate comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) to adolescents, young adults, schools, and organizations in India. Its offerings include school programs (Bridging Gaps Program, Safeguarding Classrooms), community programs (Consent Project, S.A.C.R.E.D Project, Community Engagement), invited organizational workshops on SRHR topics, an online CSE Certification for Educators course, a digital resource library, and a content/blog platform.

Product overview

Pratisandhi Foundation is a youth-run nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive sexuality education programs in India. The organization operates as a program-based model consisting of multiple core educational programs (Consent Project, Safeguarding Classrooms, Bridging Gaps Program, S.A.C.R.E.D Project, Community Engagement), a certification program for sexuality educators, workshop services for organizations, a digital resource library (The Sex Ed Library), a national advocacy network (INSHEA), and a content/blog platform. These offerings work together to deliver research-backed, non-judgmental sexuality education to adolescents, young adults, schools, and communities across India, with the mission of making medically-accurate sexuality education accessible and empowering youth to make informed decisions about their sexual health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INSHEA (Indian Network for Sexual Health Education and Advocacy): A network initiative for sexual health education and advocacy in India
• The Sex Ed Library

Products and services

• Consent Project A program focused on educating adolescents and young adults about consent, healthy relationships, and boundaries.
• Safeguarding Classrooms A program designed to create safe learning environments in schools through safeguarding education and training.
• Bridging Gaps Program A tailor-made, flexible long-term program for schools to introduce comprehensive sexuality education through engaged partnerships.
• S.A.C.R.E.D Project A project focused on sexual health education and awareness.
• Community Engagement Community outreach initiatives to raise awareness about sexual health and provide resources to underserved populations.
• Certification for Sexuality Educators A certification program that equips educators with the fundamentals of Comprehensive Sexuality Education to become qualified sexuality educators.
• Workshop Services Research-backed comprehensive, non-judgmental modules on multiple SRHR topics delivered through engaging workshops for organizations.
• The Sex Ed Library A digital library containing educational resources and materials on sexual health, relationships, and related topics.
• INSHEA (Indian Network for Sexual Health Education and Advocacy) A national network for sexual health education and advocacy connecting professionals and organizations in the field.
• Blog and Resources A content platform featuring articles and resources covering Sexual & Reproductive Health, Sex & Relationships, Menstrual Health, Pride & Sexuality, and Men's Health.
• Volunteer Network A youth volunteer network providing month-long training on sexuality education with over 80 members and national/international collaboration opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Partnered with 50+ organizations nationally and globally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 50+ Partner OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPratisandhi Foundation has partnered with 50+ organizations nationally and globally for conducting workshops, awareness drives, and collaborative projects on sexual health education.
• United Nations Girls Education Initiative (UNGEI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as part of the UNGEI Feminist Education Coalition, highlighting international recognition of Pratisandhi's work in sexual health education.
• University of British ColumbiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured in UBC story on busting sexual health stigma in India, demonstrating international academic recognition.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CREA (Creating Resources for Empowerment in Action): CREA is a global feminist organization headquartered in India focused on sexual and reproductive rights, gender justice, and bodily autonomy. It overlaps strongly with Pratisandhi's SRHR-focused programming and educator capacity-building.
• Love Matters India (RNW Media): Love Matters India is an RNW Media-run digital platform delivering youth-friendly, medically accurate sexual and reproductive health information. It is a direct peer in the same online SRHR content and education category targeting Indian youth.
• The YP Foundation: The YP Foundation is a youth-led Indian nonprofit working on sexuality, gender, and rights education with adolescents and young adults. Its youth-led model and content-based CSE approach are closely comparable to Pratisandhi.
• TARSHI (Talking About Reproductive and Sexual Health Issues): TARSHI is an India-based NGO that delivers sexual and reproductive health information and education through resources, training, and advocacy. It directly mirrors Pratisandhi's CSE mission and offers a comparable combination of content, training, and policy engagement.

Emerging players

• Breakthrough India: Breakthrough is an international human rights organization with India operations that uses media, education, and youth engagement to address gender-based violence and SRHR. It overlaps with Pratisandhi on youth-facing CSE content and campaigns.
• Nazariya: A Queer Feminist Resource Group: Nazariya is a Delhi-based queer feminist group that conducts queer-affirming sexuality education and workshops for youth. It is a peer in the Indian CSE and LGBTQ+ education space, with a smaller but overlapping audience.

Broad incumbents

• Population Foundation of India: Population Foundation of India is a large established NGO working on family planning, reproductive health, and adolescent SRHR across India. It is a broader incumbent that competes for the same donor and policy attention around CSE and youth SRHR.
• ARROW (Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women): ARROW is a regional SRHR and gender justice organization based in Asia-Pacific that produces research, advocates for policy, and supports youth-led CSE initiatives. Comparable in mission and capacity-building focus, though operating at a larger regional scale.
• IPPF (International Planned Parenthood Federation): IPPF is the largest global SRHR federation, with member associations in India and worldwide delivering CSE, clinical services, and advocacy. It is a broad incumbent in the same space with significantly greater scale, funding, and policy access.

Regional players

• MASUM (Mahila Sarvangeen Utkarsh Mandal): MASUM is a Maharashtra-based women's rights organization that runs health, gender, and sexuality education programs in rural India. It is a regional player operating in the same SRHR education space with community-based delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEqvEUWQSyGHZx45EWOuv-g
• Facebookfacebook.com/Pratisandhii
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pratisandhi
• Instagraminstagram.com/pratisandhi
• Pinterestin.pinterest.com/pratisandhi
• Xx.com/Pratisandhi

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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