Empower Woman To Become Empowered Society Itself

Safiena Joseph celebrating with women members of Naari Shakti Safiena Joseph with women members at a public programme Women members of Naari Shakti at a community programme

Naari Shakti Women Welfare Charitable Trust

Empowered women build an empowered society.

Together, we are empowering women

Led by President Safiena Joseph, Naari Shakti works with women, children and families — through education, health awareness, safety, hygiene and social welfare programmes.

3,00,000 Female members
6 Locations in the Karnataka belt
11 Key programmes
8 Awards & honours
Safiena Joseph, President, Naari Shakti Women Welfare Charitable Trust
Women members of Naari Shakti
3,00,000 women
strong

About Us

A movement of women, for women

Naari Shakti Women Welfare Charitable Trust works for the empowerment of women and the welfare of children — supporting individuals and their families through difficult times and helping safeguard vulnerable people.

The work focuses on improving people's lives and working closely with professionals in health and social care. What began in the Karnataka belt is now expanding PAN India, with one aim: to spread women empowerment nationwide.

Our President

Safiena Joseph

Women's Rights Activist · Indian

Leading empowerment programmes for women and child welfare.

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Our Work

Where we make a difference

From awareness sessions to distributions on the ground — here is how Naari Shakti works with women, children and families in their own communities.

Women members of Naari Shakti at a community programme Women Empowerment
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Helping women find their strength and their voice

Women are at the heart of everything Naari Shakti does. Through its network of female members, the trust brings women together to learn, support one another and take their rightful place at home, at work and in society.

  • Empowerment programmes for women
  • A network of 3,00,000 female members
  • Graha Udyog — home-based enterprise
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Children holding new school bags distributed by Naari Shakti Education & Children
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Giving every child — especially the girl child — a chance to learn

Child welfare and education go hand in hand. The trust runs education awareness drives and distributes school bags and books so that children can walk into class ready to learn.

  • Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
  • Education awareness
  • Distribution of bags and books
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Safiena Joseph with volunteers wearing Fit India T-shirts Health & Fitness
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Healthy women, healthy families

From fitness events for every age group to cancer and health awareness sessions, the trust encourages communities to take care of their health early and with confidence.

  • Fit India Marathon for kids, young and old
  • Cancer Awareness Programme
  • Health Awareness Programme
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Women members of Naari Shakti raising their hands together Safety & Rights
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Every woman safe, aware and respected

Awareness is the first step to safety. The trust builds awareness of self-defence and of women's rights at the workplace under the POSH Act, 2013.

  • Self-Defence Awareness
  • Awareness on the POSH Act — Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
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Safiena Joseph and team members with a potted plant Hygiene & Environment
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Clean surroundings, dignity and a greener tomorrow

Hygiene is dignity. The trust spreads hygiene awareness, distributes sanitary pads and Swachhata kits, and encourages communities to protect the environment by growing plants.

  • Swachh Bharat Abhiyan — Swachhata kits
  • Hygiene awareness and sanitary pad distribution
  • Save Environment, Grow Plants project
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Handmade products carrying the Naari Shakti label Livelihood
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Skills that turn into income and independence

Through Graha Udyog, the trust encourages home-based enterprise — so that women can earn, grow and stand on their own feet.

  • Graha Udyog
  • Handmade products under the Naari Shakti label
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Nine causes, one mission

Every programme connects to a cause close to the community.

Women Empowerment

Confidence, skills and a stronger voice for women.

Child Welfare

The wellbeing, safety and future of children.

Education

Awareness plus bags and books for children.

Health Awareness

Health and cancer awareness programmes.

Self-Defence

Personal-safety awareness for women and girls.

Hygiene Awareness

Sanitary pads and Swachhata kits.

POSH Act Awareness

Women's rights at the workplace.

Environment

Save Environment, Grow Plants project.

Social Welfare

Support for families in difficult times.

Key Initiatives

Work that reaches people where they are

Each programme responds to a real need in the community — health, education, safety, dignity and livelihood.

Safiena Joseph with women volunteers wearing Fit India T-shirts 01

Fit India Marathon

A marathon for kids, young and old — bringing families and communities together around health and fitness.

Children holding new school bags distributed by Naari Shakti 02

Bags & Books for Children

Education awareness along with the distribution of school bags and books to children.

Handmade products carrying the Naari Shakti label 03

Graha Udyog

Encouraging home-based enterprise so that women can earn, grow and stand on their own feet.

All our programmes

  • Swachh Bharat Abhiyan — Distributed Swachhata Kits
  • Fit India Marathon for Kids, Young and Old
  • Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
  • Graha Udyog
  • Cancer Awareness Programme
  • Health Awareness Programme
  • Self-Defence Awareness
  • Hygiene Awareness and Distribution of Sanitary Pads
  • Education Awareness and Distribution of Bags and Books
  • Save Environment, Grow Plants Project
  • Awareness on POSH Act — Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

Reach & Community

3,00,000

Female members in the Karnataka belt

A growing network of women who come together to learn, support one another and bring change to their communities.

Present across

  • Bangalore
  • Bellary
  • Hospet
  • Bijapur
  • Dharwad
  • Belgaum

Now expanding PAN India

Awards & Recognition

Honoured for service to women and society

Recognition received by President Safiena Joseph for her work.

Safiena Joseph with women members at a public programme
8 honours for women empowerment and social work

Honoured for Women Empowerment Campaign Awards

Savitri Bhai Phule Award

Corona Fighter Award

Naari Gaurav Samman

Rajasthan Academy

Women Prestige Award

By Myanmar Ambassador, in association with Indo-Myanmar & Lions Club Delhi

Yugdhara Global Achievers

Yugdhara

Award of Appreciation

Global Trade & Technology Council (India), Vietnam

Global Trade & Technology Council Vietnam Award

Our Aim

“To spread Women Empowerment nationwide.”

Empower Woman To Become Empowered Society Itself

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