Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust

Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust is a Mumbai-based NGO has been involved with the injecting drug using community since 1995, preventing HIV/AIDS through education and needle syringe exchange & disposals, and providing services such as abscess management, basic medical care, counseling, and opioid substation therapy to their clients. In 2008, Sankalp received the Red Ribbon Award from UNAIDS for their efforts.

The majority of clients are street-based, have insufficient social support, and very little education or training for social reintegration. They run Drop-in Centres in Mumbai Central, Kurla, Kalyan, and Bhiwandi as well as a Community Care Centre at Charni Road for people in critical need and a therapeutic community at Arthur Road Jail.

Drop-in Centres

Some specific activities of the Drop-in Centres include: • Daily medical clinic, nutrition support, referrals to hospitals • Opioid substitution therapy programmes with Buprenorphine • Conduct needle/syringe exchange and condom distribution programmes • Provide individual and group counseling, ex. confidence, depression, etc. • Ambulance provides client transportation for needed services • Participation in community clean ups, neighborhood rallies, and skills training programmes

Project Hunar: A Collaboration with AMBA CEEIC

In May 2009, Sankalp launched a partnership with Bangalore based NGO AMBA CEEIC geared at providing sustainable livelihood training to a group of recovering clients. “Project Hunar” offer its members introductory computer instruction through a visual recognition approach and help in developing professional skills, participation in educational sessions, and assistance finding group work in the data entry sector. In addition, the residential nature of the Project ensures the consistent availability of medical, psychological and peer support. The long term goal is to empower graduates to transition into mainstream society.

History of Financial Support and Partnerships

Funders: European Commission, Deutscher Orden International, UNESCO, UNODC, American Jewish World Service, Mumbai District AIDS Control Society, Maharashtra State AIDS Control Society, AVERT Society, 1000 Club Members, and the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay North Partners: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Lawyer’s Collective, Narcotics Control Bureau, Sharan, TTK Hospital, & AMBA CEEIC

== External Links ==

• Official Website
• Red Ribbon Award on UNAIDS
• [ http://en-gb.facebook.com/sankalp.trust Sankalp’s Facebook Page]
• [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPTiU63S3Vk Sankalp’s 3 Minute Film “Mumbai Junkies”
• [ http://www.karmayog.org/ngo/SankalpRT/index.asp?r=204 Sankalp on KarmaYog]