In Jodhpur I had the opportunity to provide my services (volunteering work) to a non-profit organization Sambhali Trust. The people I have met there and things they do for others have changed my life forever.
Govind and Mukta, the founders of Sambhali Trust, Renu, Corinne, Marta, Shahrzad, Marina, and other volunteers, thank you for your kindness, unselfish actions, and true loving human soul! Thank you for spreading Light of Hope! Hats off to you.
Sambhali Trust. Empowering Women
About Sambhali Trust
Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan. It rests in western India surrounded by the Thar Desert, nomadic tribes, and poverty. Widows, abandoned wives, and women of the Dalit caste and other underprivileged communities are significantly affected by impoverishment, which combined with traditional gender roles, cultural and religious beliefs, and superstition prevents these women from earning an income and becoming financially self-sufficient.
The Sambhali Trust (non-profit organization) was founded with the intent of promoting self-esteem, economic independence, and the development of a skill set and social skills as a means of combating the traditionally enforced subordination of women within Rajasthani society. Many women have little or no access to education, basic health services, or even the right to negotiate their own relationships with their husbands. These women need a voice, a support network for their hopes, dreams, and ambitions. For the girls and women of Sambhali Trust that support network comes in the form of a community, a family of individuals who share the common goal of women’s empowerment and development.
Sambhali Trust, a grass root effort, empowers women and girls through providing education and economic opportunities, helps them to gain independence, self-esteem and unity among each other. [Sambhali Trust]
Sambhali Trust in a need of volunteers. If you wish to work as a volunteer, please contact Mr. Govind Singh Rathore, a founder of Sambhali Trust, at info@sambhali-trust.org or visit this link for more information on volunteering.
I work on Sambhali Trust presentation book. The link will be posted here at memographer.com as soon as a book is published. Stay tuned.
[Updated January 24, 2012] Sambhali Trust Book has been published
A Girl. Sambhali Trust, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Women and Girls of Sambhali Trust. Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
The Lesson. Sambhali Trust, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Dancing Women and Girls. Sambhali Trust, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Sambhali Trust Schoolgirls, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Women in Sambhali Trust Sewing Center, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Marta, Volunteer Tutor. Dancing Lesson at Sambhali Trust
Shahrzad, Volunteer Tutor. English Lesson at Sambhali Trust
Women in Sambhali Trust Sewing Center, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Sambhali Trust Schoolgirls, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Dancing Women and Girls. Sambhali Trust, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Woman in Sambhali Trust Sewing Center, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Dancing Women and Girls. Sambhali Trust, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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gmeanm3r
You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give.
— Winston Churchill
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.
Thank you for wonderful quotes!
hariom
Thank you very much dear Alex for this wonderful book. Through your efforts in writing this book you help very much to spread the message of Sambhali Trust in the mind of public.
It is so beautiful to see how many people according to their talents are trying to help the women in need in Rajasthan. I thank you in the name of all of them which you help by publishing this book. May God bless you and your future work. Warmest regards s.shanti
Thank you for your kind words, Sadhvi!
Alex