Shakti...
The Social Research Centre

A Trust registered in 1985 by a group of women who saw the need for focused, practical research and training and communication for the non-profit sector. Shakti has always explored areas that need to be researched and also talked about.

Shakti...
The Social Research Centre

A Trust registered in 1985 by a group of women who saw the need for focused, practical research and training and communication for the non-profit sector. Shakti has always explored areas that need to be researched and also talked about.

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Our Vision

  • To collaborate in the field of social research with grassroots’/ non-profit organizations,
  • To enhance effectiveness of interventions and evaluations
  • To explore and examine new perspectives and approaches to methodologies especially in the Indian context.

Welcome to Shakti

Shakti is a Social Research Initiative started by a group of women who saw the need for focused, practical research and training and communication for the non-profit sector. Registered as a Trust in 1985, Shakti has always explored areas that need to be researched and also talked about.

Shakti works in the initial years has been in the field of Women and Health, Women and Informal Sector, Women and Technology, Youth, Sexual Behaviour and related themes.

Shakti continues to work keeping Research as its Core on relevant themes like Sustainability and Livelihoods, Gender, Informal sector, Climate Change, Financial Education and so on.

At Shakti, it has always been about empowering women through new and innovative programmes and research initiatives and it will continue to be our focus as well as our concern.

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theshaktitrust@gmail.com

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Shakti's Publications

This book is based on the memories and stories of over 50 people who were involved in FREA at one time or another, in some capacity or the other. It is about the stories of people associated with FREA and what they’re doing today; the beginnings of FREA way back in the late 1960s, followed by the activities and learnings of its flagship programme, the efforts and work behind the Enquiring Minds scenes that made FREA possible. It is a glimpse of how FREA changed the lives of people it touched and the reflections and learnings from FREA in the voices of the people involved.
This book aims to bring forth the story of FREA, which is really the story of its people. It chronicles FREA’s achievements in inspiring so many young and idealistic students, including me, to work in the field of rural development and social, gender and environmental change. One part nostalgia and one part transformation, this story is a testament to the fervour of young people and the ground-breaking power of experience, learning and questioning We hope it will inspire others to do something similar.

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Who We Are?

MIRA SAVARA

Founding Trustee
MENTOR

ARWAH MADAN

Managing trustee
LEAD-RESEARCH

HIMANSHU MAYNE

Trustee
LEAD-TRAINING

SNEHA LAL

Trustee
LEAD-COMMUNICATIONS

Review from Partners

The impact of this non-profit organization extends far beyond the individuals they serve.

I have had the pleasure of volunteering with this non-profit organization, and I can attest to the amazing work they do. Their commitment to helping those in need is truly inspiring.

George Niran

Founder, Artful Antics

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