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Humanitarian causes

Inner change, outer service.

DJJS believes lasting social change starts with a transformed individual. Its 12 humanitarian programs put that into practice, from addiction recovery and prison reform to girls’ education, preventive health and disaster relief.

Our programs

Filter by theme. Each program has its own page with the story, the approach and how to help.

  • Addiction & rehabilitation

    Youth Substance Abuse Prevention & Rehabilitation (Bodh · बोध, “awareness”)

    The cure for craving is a deeper joy.

    10M+ individuals sensitized across India

    Learn more about Youth Substance Abuse Prevention & Rehabilitation
  • Addiction & rehabilitation

    Drug-Free Youth Arts & Mentoring (SAM)

    Art loud enough to drown out the drug culture.

    2M+ young adults energised to reject drug culture and to volunteer

    Learn more about Drug-Free Youth Arts & Mentoring
  • Addiction & rehabilitation

    Prison Reform & Inmate Rehabilitation (Antarkranti · अंतरक्रांति, “the revolution within”)

    Hate the crime, not the criminal.

    40+ correctional facilities across India where the program is active, including Tihar Central Jail

    Learn more about Prison Reform & Inmate Rehabilitation
  • Education & youth

    Holistic Education for Underprivileged Children (Manthan · मंथन, “churning”)

    Education that builds character.

    Dozens of SVK centres educating thousands of first-generation learners

    Learn more about Holistic Education for Underprivileged Children
  • Equality & inclusion

    Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (Santulan · संतुलन, “balance”)

    The soul has no gender.

    5M+ people engaged through peace marches and street theatre

    Learn more about Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment
  • Equality & inclusion

    Inclusion & Livelihoods for People with Disabilities (Antardrishti · अंतर्दृष्टि, “inner sight”)

    Physical sight is not the only gateway to vision.

    Handcrafted candles and diyas from a social enterprise, sold internationally

    Learn more about Inclusion & Livelihoods for People with Disabilities
  • Health & relief

    Holistic Health, Preventive Medicine & Ayurveda (Aarogya · आरोग्य, “wholeness of health”)

    The body is the instrument of sadhna.

    3M+ patients treated across rural and urban mobile clinics

    Learn more about Holistic Health, Preventive Medicine & Ayurveda
  • Health & relief

    Disaster Relief & Rebuilding (Samadhan · समाधान, “resolution”)

    Swift relief, lasting rebuilding.

    4 regions deployments for Kedarnath cloudbursts, Gujarat earthquakes, Bihar floods and Odisha cyclones

    Learn more about Disaster Relief & Rebuilding
  • Planet & animals

    Nature Conservation & Environmental Stewardship (Sanrakshan · संरक्षण, “preservation”)

    Earth is a mother, not a mine.

    Millions of saplings planted and nurtured

    Learn more about Nature Conservation & Environmental Stewardship
  • Planet & animals

    Indigenous Cow Conservation & Organic Farming (Kamdhenu · कामधेनु, “the wish-fulfilling cow”)

    Protecting indigenous breeds, renewing the soil.

    Thousands of rescued and pedigreed indigenous cows sheltered in large-scale gaushalas

    Learn more about Indigenous Cow Conservation & Organic Farming

Figures are as published by each program; most of the work is carried out in India, where the Sansthan’s largest programs run.

Wherever you are

How you can help

  • Volunteer (Sewa)

    Help at community meals, events and outreach at a center near you, or lend a professional skill.

  • Sponsor a meal or a cause

    Gifts go through PayPal Giving Fund, which charges no fee and emails your receipt.

    Sponsor a cause
  • Spread the word

    Bring a friend to a gathering, or share a program page with someone who cares about the cause.

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