Vikalp Sansthan has been a partner of GoPhil since 2017, providing critical human rights programs and initiatives to communities in India.

Vikalp Sansthan was created in 2004 by a group of young social workers determined to fight for children’s futures by ending child marriages, gender-based violence and gender discrimination. Usha Choudhary, one of the founders of this monumental movement, personally understands the fear, power imbalance, and cultural pressures involved in child marriages, having narrowly escaped her own marriage at just 15 years old. Usha is just one example of the many powerful, determined and resilient members of Vikalp Sansthan – their collective personal experience and passion for change fuels the entire organization and inspires the community.

Vikalp’s mission is to empower youth to end gender-based violence and discrimination by creating alternative and creative ways for them to voice their opinions, integrating them in the process of social development and creating a future that is just and equal for all.

Vikalp aims to target the issues of gender discrimination and violence in a holistic way, by:

-Conducting public awareness campaigns led by youth volunteers, changemakers and community partners;

-Conducting discussion forums at the local level to build community awareness and capacity around preventing gender discrimination;

-Advocating to local governments and community leaders on the issues women face;

-Motivating community members to address gender-based issues through various networks and support groups, as well as links with government and other institutions;

-Raising awareness in local media and increasing coverage of issues around violence against women;

-Sensitizing men to the experiences and issues women face;

-Holistically empowering survivors of violence, providing women with access to legal services, counseling, and regular follow-up;

-Developing and encouraging self-respect and self-worth in women and young girls in order to assist women in recognizing their inherent value and strength.

Since partnering with GoPhil, our community has supported:

-The establishment of a Vikalp Helpline and Support Center which provides women and girls with a safe place to report abuses, receive counseling and obtain assistance reporting abuses to the authorities. The center also connects women with other referral services and hosts gender-related workshops for boys and girls in the community.

-The running costs of a Sports for Empowerment Program to encourage girls to learn a new skill, develop self-confidence and better understand their bodies, health, and capabilities. This program also provides a gateway to initiate larger conversations about empowerment, girls’ rights, and alternative channels for growth with the ultimate goal of keeping girls in school and free from child marriage.

-The monitoring and evaluation of their program’s impacts and outcomes.

By supporting Vikalp, you are helping their team achieve gender equity in India by addressing gender violence and child marriage! Any donation you could give would make a huge difference in a girl's life tomorrow. Thank you so much for your support.

Help Me Support Vikalp this Holiday Season!

By GoPhilanthropic Foundation

Help Me Support Vikalp this Holiday Season!

Join me in supporting Vikalp Sansthan, an organization in India dedicated to ending gender-based violence and discrimination within their communities.