Rajasthan, India is one of the worst places in the world to be born female.
The women and girls of Sambhali are on a mission to change that.

Sambhali U.S. tells their stories and supports grassroots programs that address the multiple barriers marginalized Rajasthani women and girls face in gaining access to education, safety, and financial strength.

Vocational Training

Women gain sisterhood and learn skills for financial independence at empowerment centers.

Education

Girls gain control over their future in Boarding Homes and Primary Education Centers.

Health & Safety

Marginalized communities gain access to healthcare and the tools to confront gender-based violence.

Why Rajasthan?

See how Sambhali's holistic suite of programs meets the needs of marginalized women and girls in Rajasthan.

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✨ Three girls. Three paths. One shared commitment to change. 💜

At Sambhali’s boarding homes, girls come from underserved areas where gender, caste, poverty, and limited access to education often stand in the way of their dreams.

But when opp

In 2024, Sambhali U.S. marked its fifth anniversary. This Annual Report, titled Deeply Rooted, tells the story of an organization that our volunteers and donors have planted deeply--and how our branches continue to grow in response to the needs of th

We’re heading to INDIA in March 2025 with @speckontheglobe! 🇮🇳

One highlight we’re especially excited about? Visiting Sambhali Trust. Together, we’ll see first hand their inspiring work and how they’re making a difference i

Washington DC area friends, please join us at Alternative Gifts of Greater Washington on December 7th in Takoma Park, MD. The TP Alternative Gift Fair led to the founding of Sambhali U.S., and we are so glad to be there this year!

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Sewing and Beyond: Kanchan’s Wednesdays at Sakhi Empowerment Center

When Kanchan sits on the floor at Sambhali Trust’s Sakhi Empowerment Center in Jodhpur, a bright circle of embroidery in her hands, her thoughts extend much wider than sewing.

Our Mission

The mission of Sambhali U.S. is to support the courageous women and girls of Rajasthan, India who seek to raise their voices with dignity and self-confidence, build a road to economic independence, and ultimately determine their own destinies.

Rajasthan, India is one of the worst places in the world to be born female. The women and girls of Sambhali are on a mission to change that.