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About Saksham

Enabling Potential. Empowering Identity

Project Saksham is Samagra Foundation’s flagship inclusion and empowerment initiative aimed at building the capabilities of individuals who are often excluded from mainstream development—Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), LGBTQIA+ individuals, underserved youth, and those living in slum and tribal communities.

Through skill development, mental health support, social entitlement linkages, and livelihood opportunities, Saksham creates a pathway for dignity, self-reliance, and active participation in society.

Objectives

Empower marginalized individuals with life skills, digital knowledge, and employability training
Provide mental health counseling and support services
Facilitate linkage to welfare schemes, scholarships, and entitlements
Promote inclusive practices in education, employment, and health access
Build safe spaces for expression, growth, and economic independence

Target Beneficiaries

Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)
LGBTQIA+ individuals including transgender persons
Underserved youth (school dropouts, unemployed, economically disadvantaged)
Children in vulnerable situations, such as those rescued from trafficking or begging
Slum & tribal community members

The strength of lasting change lies in the small building blocks

Key Components of Saksham

Skill Development & Digital Literacy

Industry-relevant training designed to improve job readiness and income opportunities.

Customized 100-hour job-oriented training (SHG Management, Entrepreunership, retail, microfinance, data entry, billing)
Courses on AI, ChatGPT, and productivity tools via Smart Shiksha Platform
Special batches for PwDs and LGBTQIA+ learners with assistive support

Mental Health & Counseling

We offer safe, confidential counseling to support emotional well-being and mental resilience.

Community-based therapy sessions for LGBTQIA+ and trauma-affected youth
Emotional resilience training and peer support groups
School-based awareness on gender sensitivity and inclusion

Social Entitlement & Scheme Linkagess

We support eligible individuals in identifying, applying for, and accessing government social welfare schemes and entitlements

Assistance in accessing pensions, disability certificates, scholarships, health cards
ration cards, housing scheme applications
Legal and identity document support for transgender persons

Livelihood & Employment Support

handholding ensures sustainable livelihoods and long-term income opportunities for beneficiaries

Career counseling, resume building, and interview preparation
Placement linkages with inclusive employers and local businesses
Support for self-employment and SHG-led enterprises

DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)

We are committed to creating equal opportunities by embracing diversity, ensuring equity, and fostering inclusive environments.

Diversity: Inclusion of youth from economically weaker sections, women, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
Equity: Free, need-based support with additional assistance for marginalized and PwD participants
Inclusion: Safe, accessible, and non-discriminatory learning environment

Geographic Focus

Nashik, Dhule, Nagpur district (Maharashtra)
Slum clusters and tribal hamlets
Urban LGBTQIA+ hotspots with minimal support infrastructure

Impact Highlights (So Far)

2700+ individuals trained in employable skills
300+ LGBTQIA+ and PwDs linked to welfare and legal support
2200+ youth placed in jobs across retail, services, and microfinance sectors
Mental health counseling support provided to over 150 marginalized youth

Saksham - Enabling Potential. Empowering Identity.