Sanjog International

What Sanjog International does

Sanjog International (legally registered as Kolkata Sanjog Initiatives) is a civil society organization founded in 2012 in Kolkata, India, that addresses human trafficking and exploitation through a survivor-centered, systems-thinking model. It operates six core programs — Shakti (community-based rehabilitation), Leadership Next (survivor leadership development), Utthan and SAANS (survivor-led collectives in Bengal and Chhattisgarh respectively), Tafteesh (a multi-state coalition of 13 partner organizations working on justice delivery), Kaarya (economic empowerment and financial inclusion), and Count Us In (a national advocacy campaign targeting integration of community-based rehabilitation into policy by 2028).

Its beneficiary focus is survivors of sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and sexual exploitation, alongside their families and communities, served across 10 districts in 3 Indian states (West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh). Reported scale metrics include 300+ survivors empowered and 200 survivors connected with social workers. Technology is positioned as 'Technology for Social Empowerment,' with two named tools: the Uttar App (a survivor-centric mobile application enabling duty-bearer accountability, evidence collection, and survivor leadership development) and the Sanyukt App (a backend Management Information System for program data infrastructure). The organization maintains user-friendly apps and regional-language interfaces with survivor-owned data principles.

Sanjog's business model is non-commercial: revenue is sourced from individual donations and philanthropic contributions, alongside institutional grants from international foundations including Anesvad Foundation (Spain), Kamonohashi Project (Japan), OAK Foundation, EdelGive Foundation, and Walk Free Foundation. The 2014 Anesvad/Kamonohashi investment is the only documented funding round. Go-to-market is community-led through direct field engagement, survivor collectives, and a partner/coalition network rather than commercial distribution. The organization publishes a transparent fund-allocation policy and offers no products or services for sale.

Name

Sanjog International

Legal name

Kolkata Sanjog Initiatives

Website

https://sanjogindia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sanjog International is a Kolkata-based civil society organization founded in 2012 that combats human trafficking through survivor-centered rehabilitation, leadership development, access-to-justice advocacy, and economic empowerment programs across three Indian states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anti-Trafficking Survivor Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights, Democracy & Rule of Law IGOs (BPADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Civilian Protection & Stabilization Operations (BPADAFAF)

Keywords

• Anti-trafficking programs
• Survivor rehabilitation
• Community-based reintegration
• Survivor leadership development
• Social impact advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Calcutta Ballygunge

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: Sanjog receives donations from individual supporters and charitable organizations to fund its programs and operations. The organization maintains transparency in fund allocation, directing contributions toward survivor services, advocacy, ecosystem communication, and research.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: International organizations such as Anesvad Foundation (Spain), Kamonohashi Project (Japan), OAK Foundation, and EdelGive Foundation have invested in Sanjog's institutional and programmatic growth, supporting pilot initiatives on restorative care, survivors' leadership programmes, and legal research.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sanjog International is a non-profit civil society organization that runs community-based rehabilitation, leadership development, economic empowerment, and justice-delivery programs for survivors of human trafficking. It also operates survivor collectives, advocacy campaigns, and a research function that generates evidence to influence anti-trafficking policy in India.

Product overview

Sanjog International is a social impact organization offering a portfolio of survivor-centered programs and technology tools. The core programs include Shakti (community-based rehabilitation), Leadership Next (leadership development), Utthan (survivor collective), Tafteesh (coalition for justice), Count Us In (advocacy campaign), and Kaarya (economic empowerment). Technology tools include the Uttar App for evidence collection and advocacy, and the Sanyukt App for data management. The organization also produces research papers and graphic novels documenting survivor stories of change.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shakti: A community-based rehabilitation and reintegration programme for survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, implemented in collaboration with Partners in Anti Trafficking and BBSS in West Bengal.
• Leadership Next
• Tafteesh
• Kaarya
• Utthan
• Count Us In

Products and services

• Shakti

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ survivors empowered and 200 survivors connected with social workers
• +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

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Walk Free FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization focused on ending modern slavery. Testimonial describes Sanjog's work on human trafficking as bringing together survivor groups and building communities as truly significant. Walk Free recognizes Sanjog's strengths in facilitation and research, and remarkable approach to activism driven by critical thinking and responsiveness.
• Chase Foundation / Chase IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting Count Us In campaign. Sanjog's interaction began through Ilfat, with evidence-based research approach. Described as a strong facilitator that brings diverse perspectives to anti-trafficking efforts and is easy to collaborate with.
• Partners in Anti TraffickingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization for the Shakti project in West Bengal, working together on community-based rehabilitation programme for survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
• BBSScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization collaborating with Sanjog on the Shakti project in West Bengal, contributing to community-based rehabilitation program for survivors.
• ICONminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization collaborating with Sanjog, mentioned in partnership section on gender equity page.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• A21: Anti-trafficking NGO operating across multiple countries with survivor rehabilitation, prevention, and advocacy programmes. Comparable in operating model and survivor-aftercare focus.
• International Justice Mission: Global anti-trafficking organization operating survivor rescue, rehabilitation, and justice delivery programmes. Comparable to Sanjog in mission and survivor-centric focus, though larger and operating across more countries.
• Free the Slaves: US-based anti-slavery organization focused on community-based liberation models and survivor empowerment. Comparable to Sanjog's community-based rehabilitation and survivor leadership approach.
• Polaris: Operates the US National Human Trafficking Hotline and runs survivor-shaping programmes with data-driven advocacy. Comparable to Sanjog through its evidence-based, technology-enabled anti-trafficking infrastructure.
• The Freedom Fund: Fund and field-builder focused on ending modern slavery through hotspot interventions and survivor-led initiatives. Comparable to Sanjog's survivor collectives, community-based programmes, and grant-supported operating model.
• Justice and Care: UK-headquartered anti-trafficking organization working on survivor aftercare, criminal justice, and prevention in South Asia and Africa. Directly comparable to Sanjog in geography, victim rehabilitation focus, and justice-system engagement.

Broad incumbents

• ECPAT International: Global network focused on ending sexual exploitation of children, with national member organizations running survivor rehabilitation and advocacy. Comparable to Sanjog's anti-trafficking mission and coalition-based delivery, but with a broader international footprint.
• Anti-Slavery International: The world's oldest anti-slavery organization, focused on advocacy, law reform, and coalition-based interventions globally. Comparable to Sanjog's evidence-based advocacy and policy reform work, but at a much larger and more established scale.

Emerging players

• GEMS (Girls Educational & Mentoring Services): US-based organization supporting survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking through education and leadership development. Comparable to Sanjog's Leadership Next programme and survivor-agency emphasis.
• Chab Dai: Cambodia-based coalition and survivor support organization building a global network against human trafficking. Comparable to Sanjog through its coalition model (Tafteesh) and survivor-collective approach to community-based rehabilitation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/IndiaSanjog?s=09
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sanjog-india-ksi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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