Profile

Founded in 2006 in the Dakshina Kannada District (Mangalore), Inchara Foundation is a grassroots, nonprofit organization that addresses several core issues surrounding children, with innovative ideas and interventions. Inchara’s work has expanded to Bangalore, Dharwad, and COVID-19 relief activities in 5 states (Karnataka, Orissa ,WB, TN & Delhi). Through a diverse array of programming, Inchara seeks preventative and remedial measures around child sexual abuse. The organization also works towards safer childhoods by strengthening schools and communities, working directly with community leaders. Inchara also encourages healthy living standards through its health programs for both children and other community stakeholders. It continuously aims to develop novel solutions, as the first CCI in the district to implement CPP (Child Protection Policy). 

Vision

Inchara Foundation aims to create safe environment for Children: both at the Childcare Institution and in other projects. It strives towards the respect, protection and empowerment of children by implementing child safety policy to all the stakeholders involved directly and indirectly.​

Mission

Inchara Foundation is committed towards protection of child rights. In order to realize its mission Inchara Foundation proactively implements child safe practices and protects children from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation in any form.

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Child Protection Policy

Inchara Foundation, along with its board of trustees, advisory board members, management team, staff members, visitors, donors, volunteers, interns, third-party service providers and children come under the purview of the child protection policy (CPP), which is reviewed annually. 

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Purpose

  • To provide a nurturing, child friendly environment for holistic and positive development of children.
  • To protect children from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation in any form.
  • To have standardized principles and behaviour protocols for all Inchara staff and volunteers with regard to care, safety and protection of children.
  • Legal Framework

  • Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
  • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act, 2012
  • Child Labour Act (Amendment), 2006
  • Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
  • Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1986
  • Board of Trustees

    Vazeer Ahammad B

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    Harisha P K

    Mallika Bangera

    Advisory Board

    Inchara Foundation strongly believes in an impartial and objective input from an external body of members who would help in sound decision making and staying true to our cause. The Advisory Board consists of independent members of eminence and reputation who provide non-binding strategic advice to the management of the foundation. The informal nature of the board gives greater flexibility in structure and helps to maintain greater transparency as well as accountability.

    Program Team 

    Preetham Rodrigues

    Director

    Preetham Rodrigues

    Mallika Bangera

    Operations Manager

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    Sowjanya Mayya

    Prevention Program Head

    Sowjanya

    Mithyashree

    Rehabilitation Program Head

    Mithyashree

    Nalinakshi Kulal

    Advocacy Program Head

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    Mental Health Program Head

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    Advocate

    Sowmya D.

    Community MH Co-ordinator 

    Shwetha Kumari K

    Outreach Worker

    Vani Nayak

    Program Co-ordinator

    Sushma Nithesh

    Accountant

    Athena Aranha

    Program Consultant

    Athena

    Supritha 

    Financial Consultant

    Diana Pinto

    Counsellor