Sambhali Trust

What Sambhali Trust does

Sambhali Trust is an Indian non-profit public charitable organisation founded in October 2006 and registered in Jodhpur, Rajasthan in January 2007. It operates a portfolio of community empowerment programmes for women, children, and LGBTQIA+ individuals across three Rajasthan locations: Jodhpur (headquarters), Setrawa (rural Thar Desert base since 2007), and Jaisalmer (district programme office established April 2022). Its work is organised under three core pillars — Saheli (vocational training and microfinance), Samarth (health, safety, legal aid, and crisis support including the Nirbhaya Helpline and Garima Project for LGBTQIA+ rights), and Shiksha (primary education, scholarships, and boarding homes) — supplemented by social enterprises (Sambhali Boutique, Café, and Walks tourism) under the Sambhali Development Foundation that generate earned income to reduce donation dependency. Reach spans 1,680+ gender-diverse individuals via Garima, 1,500 rural girls through 50 IIFL Foundation-supported Sakhiyon Ki Baadi schools, 180 scholarship children, 300 CFLI beneficiaries, and 120 Mahindra partnership women, among others.

The organisation is funded primarily through individual donations, international giving chapters in Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, and the US, and partnerships with foundations including IIFL Foundation, the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, and Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd. All beneficiary-facing services are provided free of charge; social enterprise revenue is reinvested into programmes. Sambhali holds UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status (granted July 2015) and FCRA registration (since September 2010), enabling both foreign fundraising and international policy advocacy. Operations rely on a distributed model of community-based empowerment centres, boarding homes, a shelter (Sambhali Sarai), and a digital presence across Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn, with no proprietary technology product or AI/ML capability.

Name

Sambhali Trust

Legal name

Sambhali Trust

Website

https://sambhali.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sambhali Trust is an Indian non-profit founded in 2006 that empowers women, children, and LGBTQIA+ individuals in Rajasthan through vocational training, education, health, and livelihood programs across Jodhpur, Setrawa, and Jaisalmer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Community Empowerment Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Philanthropic & Charitable Trust Services (FSAAANAI)

Keywords

• Community empowerment programs
• Women education services
• Vocational training services
• Humanitarian aid services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jodhpur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Sambhali Trust operates primarily through donations from individuals and organizations worldwide, grants from foundations (IIFL Foundation, CFLI), and corporate partnerships. International support organizations in Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, UK, and US also channel funding to the trust.
2. Social Enterprise Revenue: The Sambhali Development Foundation operates income-generating initiatives including Sambhali Boutique (handicraft sales), Sambhali Café, and Sambhali Walks (tourism). Profits support social programs and reduce dependency on external donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sambhali Trust is referenced as a charitable organization based in Rajasthan, India, that works to empower women, children, and marginalized communities. Its operations appear to include community empowerment programs delivered through local centers, alongside associated social enterprises such as Sambhali Boutique, Sambhali Café, and Sambhali Walks that generate income to support program activities. Detailed scope, geographies served, and program specifics are not evidenced in the provided source material.

Product overview

Sambhali Trust operates as a unified platform of community empowerment programs rather than a technology product. The organization offers three core program pillars: Saheli (vocational training and microfinance), Samarth (health, safety, and support services), and Shiksha (education). These are supported by social enterprises including Sambhali Boutique, Café, and Walks that generate income and employment. Key programs include Empowerment Centres providing sewing and literacy training, Primary Education Centres for children, Boarding Homes for girls, Scholarship Programs, Nirbhaya Helpline for crisis support, Garima Project for LGBTQIA+ rights, Aadarsh child safety program, Sathi health services, and Amritam environmental initiative. The Sambhali Development Foundation manages income-generating enterprises. All programs work together to provide holistic support for women, children, and marginalized communities in Rajasthan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project Garima (Dignity): Safe drop-in center in Jodhpur for LGBTQIA+ community members providing support for those who have suffered physical, mental, and financial abuse.
• Shiksha
• Samarth
• Saheli
• Nirbhaya Helpline
• Sakhiyon Ki Baadi

Products and services

• Sambhali Boutique A social enterprise boutique associated with Sambhali Trust that sells products (likely handcrafted or community-produced goods) to generate income supporting the trust's empowerment programs for women and marginalized communities in Rajasthan, India.
• Sambhali Café A social enterprise café associated with Sambhali Trust that operates as a revenue-generating venture to support the trust's charitable programs targeting women, children, and marginalized communities.
• Sambhali Walks A guided walking experience associated with Sambhali Trust that provides visitors with cultural immersion in local communities while generating income to fund the trust's empowerment and welfare programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300 marginalized individuals to receive education, vocational training, and support through CFLI partnership (2025-2026)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Rajasthan PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Rajasthan Police's 'Smile Project' supported the Garima Project Dialogue on Gender Equality and Transgender Rights event in Jodhpur on October 27, 2025.
• Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Partnership to establish 4 Empowerment Centres near Mahindra properties in Jaisalmer, providing training in sewing, embroidery, and handicrafts alongside literacy and numeracy education to 120 women and girls. Each participant graduates with a sewing machine. Seven-month initiative beginning September 2025, expected to benefit 720 family members and 2000+ community members.
• IIFL FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Partnership to launch Sakhiyon Ki Baadi project, establishing 50 informal educational centres in Jaisalmer district to provide primary-level education and life skills to 1500 rural and marginalized girls aged 4-16. The 12-month initiative includes recruiting 50 women educators from local communities for 5-day induction training. Students attend daily 3-hour sessions covering Hindi, Mathematics, English, and twice-weekly value education. Project runs July 2025 - March 2026.
• Sambhali SwitzerlandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Independent support organization founded 2024. Email: [email protected], Website: www.sambhali-swiss.ch
• Sambhali United StatescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Independent support organization founded 2019, providing US-based support for Sambhali programs. Email: [email protected], Website: www.sambhalius.org
• Sambhali FrancecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016Independent support organization founded 2016, generating support for Sambhali programs in France. Email: [email protected], Website: sambhalifrance.jimdofree.com
• Sambhali United KingdomcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014Independent support organization founded 2014, supporting Sambhali Trust from the UK. Email: [email protected]
• Sambhali AustriacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2013Independent support organization founded 2013, raising awareness and funds for Sambhali Trust in Austria. Email: [email protected], Website: www.sambhali-austria.at
• UNICEF RajasthancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the Shakti Center at Government Observation & Juvenile Home in Jodhpur, providing education and skills training to over 60 women and children. Collaboration with Child Rights Department, Juvenile Justice Committee, and Rajasthan High Court.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smile Foundation: National Indian NGO running education, healthcare, and livelihood programs for underprivileged children and women across multiple states. Comparable scope and target beneficiary profile (women and children), with similar corporate partnership-driven funding model.
• Seva Mandir: Rajasthan-based grassroots NGO operating in Udaipur and surrounding tribal/rural areas since 1980. Provides education, women's empowerment, health, and livelihood programs in remote Rajasthan villages, directly mirroring Sambhali's operating geography and program mix.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: Pan-India rural development NGO founded 1967, providing livelihoods, education, healthcare, and women's empowerment programs across rural India. Comparable comprehensive community development model and similar target beneficiaries in rural/underserved regions.
• SEWA (Self-Employed Women's Association): One of India's largest women's empowerment organizations, founded 1972, focusing on informal sector women workers through microfinance, training, and advocacy. Directly comparable to Sambhali's Saheli vocational training and microfinance programs targeting marginalized women.
• Aajeevika Bureau: Rajasthan-based NGO providing livelihood support, migration assistance, and social security access to vulnerable populations. Operates in similar geographic regions and serves comparable marginalized communities in western Rajasthan.
• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest education NGOs, focused on improving learning outcomes for underprivileged children through primary education programs. Directly comparable to Sambhali's Shiksha primary education centres and scholarship programs.
• Mann Deshi Foundation: Maharashtra-based NGO providing microfinance, vocational training, and entrepreneurship programs to rural women. Comparable business model combining financial inclusion with skills training, similar to Sambhali's Saheli program.
• The/Nudge Foundation: Indian nonprofit focused on sustainable livelihoods for underprivileged populations through skills training and entrepreneurship. Comparable in scale and target population, with similar focus on creating economic independence for marginalized communities.

Broad incumbents

• ActionAid India: Large international NGO operating in India focused on women's rights, education, and social justice. Much broader geographic and program scope than Sambhali, but overlapping mission areas and similar rights-based approach to women's empowerment.

Regional players

• Urmul Trust: Rajasthan-based development NGO working in semi-arid regions of the state on women's empowerment, health, and livelihoods. Strong regional overlap with Sambhali's western Rajasthan focus, though operates with somewhat different program emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SambhaliTrust
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZ8Yp6iKvUQhbr9BhqJZc5Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/sambhalitrust
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sambhali-trust
• Instagraminstagram.com/sambhali_trust

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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