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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, raises funds for programs run by the Indian-based Sambhali Trust, and recruits volunteers to help.

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Vocational Training

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

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Education

Girls are able continue their education and gain control over their future in boarding homes.

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Health & Safety

Survivors of gender-based violence receive counseling and legal support.

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

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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! Gifts available:
IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY! This fall we celebrate 5 years of Sambhali U.S. 🎂 In our latest newsletter read about our growth as an organization and the progress of the programs and people we help support. Link in profile.
In our Summer Newsletter learn about Sambhali Communities from Jodhpur to Charlottesville. 🔗 Read the latest at the link in our profile.
Myra and Mahalakshmi made a stand for the women and girls in Rajasthan! At our SUStenance event in Charlottesville, VA, Myra and Mahalakshmi sold lemonade, lassis, and chai, making $175 for Sambhali U.S. Thank you, girls! The future is bright ✨
The impact of the vocational training program at the Sambhali Empowerment Centers is evident in the lives of the woman who participate. They gain more than an income. Women graduate from the program with hope, strength, courage, and confidence. Read

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Welcome New Board Members!
Welcome New Board Members!

The Sambhali U.S. Board of Directors recently added three wonderful new members, Nishita Challa, Ellie Hamburger, and Lynn Broadbent, each of whom brings great experience, passion, and energy to move Sambhali U.S. forward.  

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.