About Us
“Since most sexual abuse begins well before puberty, preventive education, if it is to have any effect at all, should begin early in middle school”
OUR VISION
A safe world for all where equality is the norm not a privilege.
Creating a Safer World: Empowering Women and Children
Imagine hearing the devastating news that your daughter or sister has fallen victim to rape. Would you remain silent and passive? In India alone, a woman was raped every 16 minutes in 2019, highlighting the urgent need for action. It is with these distressing realities in mind that NaariSamatā was born.
NaariSamatā (NaSa) is a charitable organization dedicated to protecting women and vulnerable children through awareness initiatives. We firmly believe in equipping the younger generation with the knowledge of gender equality and respect for women. NaariSamatā (NaSa) is a charitable organization founded to work on the prevention of rape through youth awareness initiatives. It teaches the youth about gender equality and respect for women.
The organization was officially registered in the US on 3rd March, 2023 as a 501(c)(3).
We passionately campaign for the safety of women, children, the underprivileged, and marginalized communities. Our efforts extend to addressing issues related to gender, caste, and poverty. By educating youth about equality and fostering mutual respect, we strive to create a safer world, combating violence against women.
At the heart of our mission lies the empowerment of women and girls. We aim to provide them with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive in society. Through various programs and initiatives, we work towards building a society that embraces gender equality, where women and children can live without fear.
Join us in our pursuit of a safer world. Together, we can empower women, protect children, and promote a more inclusive and respectful society for all.
Act now to help us make this world a better place.
OUR OBJECTIVES
As defined in our constitution:
To provide support and advice to women, children and young people who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing violence and abuse.
To promote gender equality and diversity for the public benefit.
To promote the welfare of children and young adults in under privileged communities by providing recreational facilities.
To eliminate discrimination on the grounds of gender and age.
To advance education through the creation of e-learning tools and resources.
To help vulnerable adults, children and young people in under privileged communities by supporting activities which develop them into mature and responsible people.
Meet the Directors
Asha
Director
Asha
Trustee
Asha is a highly accomplished strategic and financial leader with a wealth of experience in the biotechnology industry, including close collaboration with the venture capital community. Throughout her career, Asha has successfully transformed early-stage companies into either acquired entities or successful publicly traded corporations while simultaneously building and leading highly effective teams. Her expertise spans finance, accounting, strategy, and team building, and she has served on the board of multiple companies.
Ravi
Director
Ravi
Director
With over three decades of experience as a CEO, Venture Capital investor, Board Member, and Advisor to multiple startup companies in Silicon Valley, Ravi Bhaskaran has made a name for himself as a seasoned expert in his field. In addition to his professional pursuits, he is actively involved in philanthropy as a Trustee or Sponsor of various charitable organizations, including The Tiger Haven Society, Napa Wildlife Rescue, and NaariSamata.
Anita
Director
Anita
Director
Anita Sunder Rajan is an experienced IT professional with a strong passion for social justice. She always dreamt of working for a charity full-time after retirement, driven by her concern for rising incidents of rape and gender inequality in India. Determined to make a meaningful impact sooner, Anita has decided to take action now and leverage her skills to empower women and underprivileged communities.
Meet the Team
Our Advisors
Anasuya Dubey
Charity Advisor
Anasuya Dubey is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to empowering women, promoting humanity and animal welfare in India. With a diverse background of growing up in different countries and coming from a family committed to social and animal welfare causes, Ana can connect with clients from different lifestyles and sexual orientations. Ana believes it's a privilege to enhance the quality of her clients' lives and relationships. As part of the team, Ana will advise on counselling victims and empowering them to become survivors.
Bhagya Subramanian
Advisor
Bhagya is a zoologist by education but has been passionate about the environment and has been working in USEPA for the last 30 years. She is retired as a program analyst and is well versed in being a jack of all trades and ready to fill in any position she is needed to fill in. She is an extrovert and enjoys being around and helping people. After retirement, she is going to spend some of her time helping Naari Samata. I hope to be able to help underprivileged young girls in India with the help of NaariSamata
Naveen Judah
Charity Advisor
SENIOR BOARD EXECUTIVE / NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Leading overall strategy / vision, risk / financial performance, board governance and decision-making for diverse organisations. A natural strategic thinker with strong finance, audit, governance and organisational development skills alongside strategic awareness, joined-up thinking and board-level scrutiny (analysis) for different NHS, public sector, non-profit and commercial organisations. Includes adapting business models, setting direction, building consensus and driving cultural change.
Our Volunteer Web Developer
Sonny Hawkins
Web Developer - thatdeveloper.co.uk
Sonny’s a Microsoft/Cisco certified IT systems Engineer/Web developer with over 15 years experience, having worked across various sectors in the UK. Sonny now spends most of his time developing websites for clients in the non-profit sector across the US/ UK and Europe. In his spare time, he is an advocate for Autism and mental health raising awareness and understanding through various projects.
Our Volunteer Animation Team
Divine
Volunteer
Generalist Computer Animator and Artist who loves making dreams and ideas come to life.
I am a fast learner.
I am a fast learner.
Software Skills:Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Marvellous designer, Subpainter, Maya, Zbrush, Learning Blender
Beau
Volunteer
My name is Beau Philp and I am a digital artist with 6 years experience working in the animated film industry. I've covered concept art specialising in character design and later becoming a texture artist and 3D modeller.
Amrapali
Volunteer
My name is Amrapali, and I'm a 3D Animator. I specialize in Character Animation, Body Mechanics, and Body Combat. I received my education from CG Spectrum and have a strong passion for animation. I'm constantly striving to improve my skills in this field by dedicating my time and effort to it.
I'm skilled in using Autodesk Maya and Blender, but I'm always looking to expand my knowledge. If given the opportunity, I'd love to explore Unreal.
I'm skilled in using Autodesk Maya and Blender, but I'm always looking to expand my knowledge. If given the opportunity, I'd love to explore Unreal.
Chun
Volunteer
My name is Chun, I've spent the last 2 years studying a masters in Visual Effects and gained a distinction, in an effort to retrain and look for a change in career.
During that time I developed a specialism in rigging after initially starting out as a generalist as my foundation.
I've worked for 3 months as an Associate technical rigger at AAA game studio Build A Rocket Boy, which was my first tech job and gained valuable experience and feedback, which i took in and updated my skills and portfolio with.
I'm currently proud to be volunteering along side other creatives for Naarisamata as a rigger, keeping my skills in good practice and expanding my portfolio.
During that time I developed a specialism in rigging after initially starting out as a generalist as my foundation.
I've worked for 3 months as an Associate technical rigger at AAA game studio Build A Rocket Boy, which was my first tech job and gained valuable experience and feedback, which i took in and updated my skills and portfolio with.
I'm currently proud to be volunteering along side other creatives for Naarisamata as a rigger, keeping my skills in good practice and expanding my portfolio.
Emilia
Volunteer
3D Modelling, Texturing, Programming with C/C++ and Python, Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, 3D
printing, Substance painter, effective time management, ability to work under pressure and communication
skills.
printing, Substance painter, effective time management, ability to work under pressure and communication
skills.
Tim
Volunteer
With an in-depth understanding of film theory from my BA and the practical skills of my MA, I bring a unique perspective. Alongside that skillset is a deep curiosity to learn more and grow my skills ever further.
Aqsa
Volunteer
Experienced 3D artist proficient in modeling, rigging, and animation using Maya, Photoshop, Substance Painter, and Unity 3D. Let's bring concepts to life and create immersive experiences together.
Giulia
Volunteer
My name is Giulia, and I am a 3D artist. My main focus is hard surface modelling, but I enjoy challenging myself with different projects to improve my skills. I have a passion for drawing portraits as well.
Software skills: Maya,Substance Painter, Rhinoceros, Illustrator, Photoshop, Zbrush
I am currently learning Unreal Engine.
Software skills: Maya,Substance Painter, Rhinoceros, Illustrator, Photoshop, Zbrush
I am currently learning Unreal Engine.
Jemma
Volunteer
I'm Jemma, it nice to meet you all. I'm a graduate from Scotland, primarily focusing in the Pre-Production and 2D animations of my course.
Our Volunteer Instructional Design Team
Mike
Volunteer
An outgoing, passionate and motivated learning and development specialist, with skills in design, delivery, quality assurance, e-learning and management. An ability to utilise blended and traditional learning techniques enables coaching, teaching and training to be adapted to suit stakeholder requirements and maximise improvements in skills and knowledge.
Our Volunteer Marketing/Podcasting Team
Ridwana
Volunteer
I'm an aspiring copywriter with a passion for creating compelling content that makes a positive impact. I've written blogs on the third sector and developing countries, and had two articles published in the View magazine. I'm particularly interested in fighting poverty and inequality, promoting education, and challenging perceptions.
Florence
Volunteer
Florence is Assistant Editor for an online publication and has a passion for storytelling. Having recently completed a master’s degree in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies at the LSE – where she specialised in global health and environmental sustainability in refugee settings – she is thrilled to now be a part of NaariSamatā’s incredible work.
Myfanwy
Volunteer
A journalist who aims to spread positive change, laughter and mindfulness with words. I have my own personal blog and strive to make a difference with all of the volunteering, freelance and writing work that I do.
Shivani
Volunteer
Shivani is a financial administrator at a wealth asset management firm in Dublin, Ireland. She strongly advocates for women's empowerment and is dedicated to fighting against oppression, mistreatment, and violence. Her passion for making a positive social impact began in her teenage years when she volunteered for various social causes, including education and youth empowerment. Shivani firmly believes in the importance of fairness for all in society and recognizes the crucial role of educating youth about their social responsibility.
Ashreya
Volunteer
A Journalism BA graduate from the University of Westminster,I am proficient in TikTok, Instagram, Adobe InDesign, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, and WordPress. With a strong Diversity and the Media, Film and TV, and Fashion Journalism background, I have developed a keen eye for multimedia storytelling and content creation. They have experience managing student websites and producing engaging multimedia content, making them a versatile and skilled communicator.
Sarah
Volunteer
Sarah is passionate about supporting others and advocating for disabilities, she is thrilled to be a part of the team and as an author and artist, she loves to create thoughtful and supportive pieces to help action positive change.
Amanda
Volunteer
I am a multimedia journalist embarking a new career direction in broadcasting. I hold ten years of experience in communications and journalism, initially focusing on print media and later transitioning to multimedia platforms.
I am skilled in identifying social trends to produce engaging content using, digitised techniques, video, audio, social media, SEO, graphics, colour, sound and design. I can recognise strengths within individuals and bring together teams and contributors.
My areas of deeper interest are in health and social topics, however, can turn my hand to popular culture and entertainment with ease.
I am skilled in identifying social trends to produce engaging content using, digitised techniques, video, audio, social media, SEO, graphics, colour, sound and design. I can recognise strengths within individuals and bring together teams and contributors.
My areas of deeper interest are in health and social topics, however, can turn my hand to popular culture and entertainment with ease.
