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Sambhali Trust

In Hindi, Sambhali means "strenghening of the deprived." Sambhali Trust is an NGO based in Jodhpur, focused on the development and empowerment of marginalized women and girls in …

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36
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
36/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Sambhali Trust

In Hindi, Sambhali means "strenghening of the deprived." Sambhali Trust is an NGO based in Jodhpur, focused on the development and empowerment of marginalized women and girls in Rajasthan. We believe in a grassroots model for lasting, community-driven empowerment fostering dignity and self-confidenc­e--encouraging deprived Rajasthani women to reclaim their worth. We work througout Jodhpur and the surrounding Thar desert with women and children experiencing discrimination and violence on a daily basis due to their low economic, gender, and caste status. These women face extreme poverty and social exclusion, deprived of education, health, and legal resources. Many lack any autonomy in their domestic lives, and face severe verbal, physical, and sexual abuse within their communities. Sambhali aims to break this cycle …

Founded
Headquarters
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

In Hindi, Sambhali means "strenghening of the deprived." Sambhali Trust is an NGO based in Jodhpur, focused on the development and empowerment of marginalized women and girls in Rajasthan. We believe in a grassroots model for lasting, community-driven empowerment fostering dignity and self-confidence--encouraging deprived Rajasthani women to reclaim their worth. We work througout Jodhpur and the surrounding Thar desert with women and children experiencing discrimination and violence on a daily basis due to their low economic, gender, and caste status. These women face extreme poverty and social exclusion, deprived of education, health, and legal resources. Many lack any autonomy in their domestic lives, and face severe verbal, physical, and sexual abuse within their communities. Sambhali aims to break this cycle of poverty and dependence by providing vocational training in our graduate sewing centers--teaching women valuable marketable skills to earn a living on their own. In our empowerment centres, we provide underprivileged women Rajasthani women and girls with an education in English, Hindi, and Maths. Through our scholarship program and boarding homes, we sponsor children from poverty-stricken families continue going to school. We provide counseling, health, and legal support when women are abused, abandoned, and blackmailed. Most importantly, we provide a space that is safe and free of discrimination--to uplift the hearts and voices of deprived Rajasthani women and nurture lasting networks of support.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
Operating countries (1)
India

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in India
Integrity Assessment This charity: 36
Peer average: 34

Red flags

· All clear
FCRA registration suspension
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sambhali Trust is a registered community development nonprofit based in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. It is registered with the NGO Darpan portal (NITI Aayog). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Sambhali Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 36 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in India is 34/100.

Sambhali Trust is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is Setrawa House, 1 K N Girls' College Road, Raikabagh, India.

Sambhali Trust is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in India.

Sambhali Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Registrar of Societies. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

In Hindi, Sambhali means "strenghening of the deprived." Sambhali Trust is an NGO based in Jodhpur, focused on the development and empowerment of marginalized women and girls in Rajasthan. We believe in a grassroots model for lasting, community-driven empowerment fostering dignity and self-confidence--encouraging deprived Rajasthani women to reclaim their worth. We work througout Jodhpur and the surrounding Thar desert with women and children experiencing discrimination and violence on a daily basis due to their low economic, gender, and caste status. These women face extreme poverty and social exclusion, deprived of education, health, and legal resources. Many lack any autonomy in their domestic lives, and face severe verbal, physical, and sexual... Sambhali Trust is classified as a community development organization registered in India. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among community development charities registered in India: Sambhali Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100.

Sambhali Trust is registered in India. Donations to organizations with 80G certification are eligible for a 50% or 100% deduction from taxable income, depending on the organization's classification. Check whether the organization holds a valid 80G certificate.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of India under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Geneva: Grassroots development in India highlighted at UN Human Rights Council - Dailyhunt
Mar 2026
m.dailyhunt.in
'Desert Daughters of India': UN Human Rights Council event in Geneva spotlights struggles of marginalised - The Economic
Mar 2026
m.economictimes.com
Sambhali Trust highlights India's grassroots approach to human rights at UNHRC - Times of Oman
Mar 2026
timesofoman.com
Sambhali Trust highlights equality and inclusion in India at UN Human Rights Council - The Tribune
Mar 2026
www.tribuneindia.com
Sambhali Trust highlights plight of refugee women at UNHRC - ANI News
Mar 2026
www.aninews.in
Sambhali Trust highlights plight of refugee women at UNHRC - The Tribune
Mar 2026
www.tribuneindia.com
Asia's Premier News Agency - India News, Business & Political, National & International, Bollywood, Sports - ANI News
Mar 2026
www.aninews.in
Sambhali Trust highlights Desert Daughters of India at UNHRC - indiasnews.net
Mar 2026
www.indiasnews.net
Sambhali Trust raises refugee voices at UNHRC - MSN
Mar 2026
www.msn.com
Empowering Voices from India's Desert: Sambhali Trust's Global Advocacy - Devdiscourse
Mar 2026
www.devdiscourse.com

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
NGO Darpan Portal (NITI Aayog)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No FCRA / 12A annual return on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Sambhali Trust

What is Sambhali Trust?
Sambhali Trust is a community development nonprofit organization based in Jodhpur, India. In Hindi, Sambhali means "strenghening of the deprived." Sambhali Trust is an NGO based in Jodhpur, focused on the development and empowerment of marginalized women and girls in Rajasthan. We believe in a grassroots model for lasting, community-driven empowerment fostering dignity and self-confidence--encouraging deprived Rajasthani women to reclaim their worth. We work througout Jodhpur and the surrounding Thar desert with women and children experiencing discrimination and violence on a daily basis due to their low economic, gender, and caste status. These women face extreme poverty and social exclusion, deprived of education, health, and legal resources. Many lack any autonomy in their domestic lives, and face severe verbal, physical, and sexual abuse within their communities. Sambhali aims to break this cycle of poverty and dependence by providing vocational training in our graduate sewing centers--teaching women valuable marketable skills to earn a living on their own. In our empowerment centres, we provide underprivileged women Rajasthani women and girls with an education in English, Hindi, and Maths. Through our scholarship program and boarding homes, we sponsor children from poverty-stricken families continue going to school. We provide counseling, health, and legal support when women are abused, abandoned, and blackmailed. Most importantly, we provide a space that is safe and free of discrimination--to uplift the hearts and voices of deprived Rajasthani women and nurture lasting networks of support.
When was Sambhali Trust founded?
Sambhali Trust was founded in 2007.
Where is Sambhali Trust located?
Headquartered in Jodhpur, India.
Is Sambhali Trust trustworthy?
Sambhali Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Sambhali Trust's website?
http://www.sambhali.org
Are donations to Sambhali Trust tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of India under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.