Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India

What Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India does

SAATHII (Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India) is an India-registered charitable trust (#637 of 2003, founded 2000) that delivers HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, and LGBTQIA+ rights programs across 22 states and Union Territories through 7 permanent offices (Chennai HQ, Hyderabad, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, Kolkata, Nagpur) and field teams in 361 districts. Its service portfolio is organized around named multi-year programs: Project Svetana (PMTCT/PPTCT across 361 districts), Project Subhiksha (HIV services in 827 prisons and 346 closed settings across 13 states), Project Sahay (HIV prevention-to-care for MSM/TG and HRG), Project Sambhuya (RMNCH+A and TB in 400 Assam tea garden hospitals), CaP TB (pediatric TB implementation research), and several LGBTIQ+ rights projects (Sangraha, Empower, Vistaara, Samata, Access). Core technology comprises a Blended Clinical Training Learning Management System (launched March 2020) used to train 5,774 ART and ICTC health workers, the Sahay Technology-Based Intervention (website plus smartphone/SMS app) for reaching online MSM/TG clients, and community-based screening methodology deployed at migration sites and orthodox settings.

The organization's business model is grant-funded non-profit operations with no direct beneficiary revenue. Primary funding flows from the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria, Elton John AIDS Foundation, MAC AIDS Fund, USAID, UNICEF, UNITAID/EGPAF, European Commission, AmplifyChange, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, American Jewish World Service, Expertise France, Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives, and other bilateral/philanthropic donors. Programs are implemented in partnership with the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), State AIDS Control Societies, prison departments, private health facilities (28,130+), and community-based organizations. Reported annual turnover is INR 334.94 million (~USD 4 million), supported by 51-100 employees and a Board of Trustees-led governance structure. Cumulative outcomes include HIV testing and counseling for 25 million pregnant women, PPTCT services for 21,639+ HIV-positive pregnant women, 4,12,924 prison inmates counseled and tested, and social-legal support for 70,638 PLHIV and key population members.

Name

Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India

Legal name

SAATHII – Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India

Website

https://saathii.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SAATHII is an Indian non-profit charitable trust operating across 22 states that delivers HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, prison health, and LGBTQIA+ rights programs to marginalized populations through donor-funded public health partnerships with NACO and community organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public health and HIV/AIDS community services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAC

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYHLAJAOAE

Disease-Specific Global Initiatives (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health Initiatives & Partnerships

SECONDARYHLAJAAAL

Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Agencies & Health Departments

SECONDARYBPAGABAG

Child Protection & Child Rights

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

Keywords

• HIV prevention programs
• Community health services
• LGBTQIA+ healthcare
• Maternal and child health
• Health capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Donor Grants: Primary funding from international organizations including Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM), Elton John AIDS Foundation, MAC AIDS Fund, American Jewish World Service, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, European Commission, AmplifyChange, UNAIDS, UNDP, WHO-SEARO, and others.
2. Bilateral Government Funding: Funding support from government agencies including USAID for health systems strengthening programs and UNICEF for PMTCT programs.
3. Philanthropic Donations: Support from Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives, CSS Corp, Microsoft, Stop TB Partnership, Women's Fund Asia, and others for specific programmatic initiatives.
4. Tax-Exempt Charitable Donations: Registered as Charitable Trust (#637 of 2003), donations are tax-exempt under section 80(G) of Income Tax Act, accepts voluntary contributions from public.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SAATHII is a nonprofit charitable trust that delivers HIV prevention, care, support, and treatment programs, along with maternal and child health, LGBTQIA+ wellness, and prison health services across India. It implements named projects (e.g., Sahay, Svetana, Sambhuya, CaP TB, Samaikhya, Sangraha, Empower, Vistaara, Samata, Access, Subhiksha) targeting people living with HIV, high-risk groups, transgender individuals, and incarcerated populations, supplemented by digital tools such as an LMS and the Sahay mobile/website application.

Product overview

SAATHII operates as a non-profit public health organization offering multiple program-based interventions rather than a unified software product. The portfolio spans HIV prevention and treatment (Project Sahay, Project Svetana, Project Subhiksha), maternal and child health (Project Sambhuya, Project Samaikhya, CaP TB), LGBTQIA+ advocacy and services (Projects Sangraha, Empower, Vistaara, Samata, Access), and technology-enabled health systems strengthening (Blended Clinical Training with LMS, Sahay digital platform). These programs function as distinct service delivery initiatives supported by advocacy, training, IEC materials, and helpline/referral services. The organization does not offer a commercial software product but rather implements donor-funded public health programs across India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Sahay Project Sahay delivers transgender wellness and community health services, including information, referral, and support for transgender individuals and persons seeking gender-affirming care.
• Project Svetana Project Svetana is a SAATHII program targeting prevention, care, and support services within the organization's HIV/AIDS and community health portfolio.
• Project Sambhuya Project Sambhuya is a SAATHII program that addresses community health needs within its HIV/AIDS and broader public health portfolio.
• Project CaP TB Project CaP TB is a SAATHII program addressing tuberculosis prevention, care, and treatment within community settings.
• Project Samaikhya Project Samaikhya is a SAATHII program supporting community health initiatives across the organization's HIV/AIDS and broader portfolio.
• Project Sangraha Project Sangraha is a SAATHII program supporting community health and HIV/AIDS initiatives across India.
• Project Empower Project Empower is a SAATHII program focused on empowerment and community health services for vulnerable populations, including high-risk groups.
• Project Vistaara

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• National AIDS Control Organization (NACO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACO provides guidance and support for HIV prevention-to-care services. SAATHII supplements NACO's efforts toward reaching the first and second 90 of the 90-90-90 national goals through Project Sahay and other initiatives.
• Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementing partner for Project Svetana working in 361 districts of 22 states/UTs for PPTCT services.
• National Coalition of People living with HIV in India (NCPI+)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementing partner for Project Svetana supporting PPTCT cascade services across public and private health facilities.
• Gujarat State Network of People living with HIV/AIDS (GSNP+)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementing partner for Project Svetana supporting PPTCT services in Gujarat.
• Badlav Samisi, Madhya PradeshminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementing partner for Project Sahay expanding HIV prevention-to-care services for MSM/TG and high-risk groups.
• Nazariya FoundationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity partner for LGBTQIA+ health, rights and social protection programs.
• Nirangal-SIAAPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in Tamil Nadu for LGBTQIA+ advocacy and service access under Project Vistaara.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pathfinder International: International NGO with presence in India focused on SRHR, maternal health and HIV programming. Comparable at the RMNCH+A, family planning and HIV service delivery layer, including donor-funded public-sector partnership models.
• FHI 360: Global development organization delivering HIV, TB and RMNCH programs across multiple countries including India. Operates in similar donor landscape (USAID, Global Fund, foundations) and competing for capacity-building, surveillance and service delivery awards relevant to SAATHII's portfolio.
• Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI): Global health implementation organization working on HIV, TB and pediatric health market shaping in India and other LMICs. Comparable for its pediatric TB programs (e.g., CaP TB-type work) and government-system-strengthening footprint.
• Family Planning Association of India (FPAI): National NGO operating a federation of family planning clinics and SRHR programs across India. Comparable to SAATHII in operating a national network of health service points with donor support and advocacy mandate.
• Population Foundation of India: Large national health NGO working on reproductive health, family planning and broader SRHR issues. Comparable to SAATHII at the policy-advocacy level and in maternal health program design, though broader in scope and population focus.

Direct peers

• YRG Care: Chennai-based HIV/AIDS clinical care and research organization serving PLHIV and high-risk groups in South India. Direct geographic and functional overlap with SAATHII's Chennai-headquartered programs, including HIV testing, ART linkage, and research.
• Nazariya Foundation: LGBTQIA+ advocacy organization in Tamil Nadu referenced as a community partner to SAATHII. Comparable as a regional grassroots actor in LGBTQIA+ health, rights and social protection work.
• Naz Foundation (India) Trust: Delhi-based nonprofit with parallel mission to SAATHII spanning HIV/AIDS programming and LGBTQ+ rights advocacy. Comparable for its work on sexual health, stigma reduction, and inclusion policy across India.
• Humsafar Trust: Mumbai-based community-led NGO working at the intersection of LGBTQ+ health and HIV/AIDS in India. Directly comparable to SAATHII for its core focus on MSM/TG community HIV services, community-based screening, and advocacy in Maharashtra and other states.
• Alliance India (India HIV/AIDS Alliance): Delhi-based NGO focused on community-driven HIV programming for key populations and PLHIV networks in India. Closely comparable to SAATHII's Project Sahay and Subhiksha work, including donor-driven program delivery through community-based organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/saathii
• Facebookfacebook.com/saathii.india
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saathii

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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