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Bembala Foundation
Supporting women and children facing abuse
You are not alone, reach out, have a conversation
We have a survivor-centric approach, providing free and confidential support for women and children facing any form of abuse or distress. Abuse is not always physical, it comes in many forms, emotional, sexual, financial, mental - if you or someone you know is experiencing any of these it may help as a first step, speaking to someone about it. Our team of experienced befrienders offer a non-judgmental, safe space to speak and connect.
Support
As a team of trained volunteers and experienced professionals, we begin each case by providing emotional support and a willing, listening ear.
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Outreach and Awareness
Our approach to Outreach is two-pronged. Creating awareness about abuse and letting a woman know that help that is close at hand, helps her tackle her problems in the ‘here and the now’. Secondly, our programs are geared toward long-term strategies to prevent violence. For example, sensitizing children in schools to gender equality concepts.
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Refferal
We leverage an extensive partner network of police, lawyers, shelter home providers, counsellors, vocational and skill trainers, and our access to excellent medical facilities at Vydehi Hospital, to further help survivors figure out their next steps.
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1 in 3
of all crimes against women are cases of domestic violence
1 in 3
women in India are likely to face intimate partner violence
1 in 10
women facing abuse in India formally report the incident
ABOUT US
Why we started Bembala Foundation
Bembala was launched in 2018 by the citizens' group, Whitefield Rising, in Bangalore. Whitefield Rising was founded by a group of concerned citizens who came together to solve problems such as traffic, garbage, water, tree planting, etc. in their communities. They assumed that the problems they perceived or saw in front of them were affecting everyone around them to the same extent. However, there would occasionally be a different kind of appeal for help too. A woman and/or child would need their support.
Vision and Mission
TESTIMONIALS
CONTACT BEMBALA FOUNDATION
Vydehi Center:
5th Floor, near ICU
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre,
82 EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore - 560 066.
Monday to Saturday
11am - 3pm
Phone No.: +91-80-43775561
Helpline: +91 99806 60548/ 1 800 103 9548
Monday to Saturday
9.30am - 4.30pm
