Sambhali Trust

EU Legislative Interests

Sambhali Trust is a grassroots organisation based in Rajasthan, India, working with women, children, and gender minorities. The organisation does not engage in direct lobbying or advocacy targeting European Union legislation or policy proposals. Its engagement with international platforms, including interactions in Geneva, is limited to sharing grassroots experiences, lived realities, and community-based insights related to gender equality, education, livelihoods, and social inclusion. The purpose of this engagement is to inform dialogue and create understanding, not to influence specific EU legislative processes.

Communication Activities

Sambhali Trust communicates its work through reports, social media, public events, and participation in international forums such as the United Nations Human Rights Council. It shares grassroots experiences and community-based insights to raise awareness on human rights, gender equality, and social inclusion.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

Sambhali Trust is a non-profit organisation based in India and accredited with the United Nations ECOSOC. The organisation works with marginalized women, children, and gender minorities communities through education, vocational training, and integrated support services including legal, medical, and psychological assistance. Sambhali Trust collaborates with international partners, donors, and civil society organisations across Europe and globally, including Austria, Switzerland, Germany, France, the UK, and the USA. The organisation has received support from institutions such as the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and works closely with grassroots communities, government bodies, and international volunteers.

Organisation Members

Sambhali Trust operates through multiple programmes and community-based initiatives in India, including women’s empowerment centres, education programmes, livelihood training, and integrated social support services. It also runs social enterprises such as Sambhali Café, Sambhali Boutique, and Sambhali Walks, which contribute to community sustainability. The organisation works across Jodhpur, Setrawa, and Jaisalmer, and collaborates with international volunteers and partner organisations. Further information is available at www.sambhali.org⁠

Additional Information

Annual budget based on audited financial statements, reflecting programme implementation, operational costs, and community-based initiatives across multiple locations in India.