Abalashrama
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Abalashrama
For nearly 115 years, Abalashrama in Basavanagudi, Karnataka, has empowered women by providing education, mental health support, and skill development.
About Us
Abalashrama Bengaluru, Karnataka
Abalashrama's work is crucial as it empowers underprivileged women through education,mental health support, & skill development, fostering independence and securing a brighter future for each resident
Abalashrama, a nonprofit organization established in 1944 in Bangalore, is a unique institution dedicated to empowering women. The Ashrama admits girls who are 16 years and older, providing them with literacy education and encouraging them to pursue higher education, including diplomas and postgraduate degrees. It offers counseling services to promote mental health and motivates residents to earn during their spare time. Abalashrama also celebrates each resident's birthday, ensuring a nurturing environment that focuses on shaping and securing their futures with utmost individual attention.
Our focus areas
An integrated approach to build a equitable and empowered society
EDUCATION
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
SHELTER HOMES
Mission & Vision
OUR VISION
To make the vulnerable women lead a self-reliant, honorable and dignified life which make them worthy members of the society.
OUR MISSION
To work for the amelioration of the social, economic and educational condition of orphaned girls and destitute women by providing them shelter and support along with helping them find a livelihood.
Our Activities
03-Aug-2024
Swasthya Medical Camp Report at Surabhi Foundation Trust
On 3rd August 2024, Swasthya, a service initiative of Abalashrama, organized an outdoor medical camp at Surabhi Foundation Trust in Kagalipura. The camp served around 100 students aged 12 to 22 years and 26 staff members aged 26 to 40 years. A total of 72 people received medical checkups, with diagnoses, treatments, and medicines dispensed. Ophthalmic and gynecological cases were referred to Swasthya for further attention. Dr. Roopa also conducted an informative session on nutrition and menstrual health, with plans for regular follow-ups and health awareness programs at the institution.27-May-2023
Health Camp
We organized the Swasthya Health Camp in Bangalore, offering free health check-ups and consultations. The camp aimed to raise awareness about preventive healthcare and provide essential medical services to the community. It was a successful initiative to improve public health.15-Oct-2020
Discussion on Computer Hardware Trainings
We had a fruitful discussion on Computer Hardware Training, with Yatiraja Ramanuja Trust in Malleswaram collaborating with our Ashram. This partnership aims to enhance technical skills among participants, empowering them with practical knowledge in computer hardware. The joint initiative is set to open new avenues for skill development and career opportunities.26-Apr-2019
Surabhi
Surabhi is a platform to explore and exhibit latent talents in young women. Girls living with parents are fortunate to get the necessary attention to pave way for the identification of their unexplored talents. It is seldom possible in the Ashrama. Hence we are evolving a system wherein we explore the talents latent in the residents. The elders in the Ashrama closely watch the residents while they are performing in any program. This enables the Ashrama elders to learn about the resident's talents and arrange to train them in the art. We have arrangements to train them in music, acting, Yakshagana, anchoring, yoga, karate, mime,...etc.24-Mar-2019
Sankalpa
Sankalpa is an initiative of Abalashrama for documentation of events and programs. To fulfill this object, the Ashrama brings out a quarterly newsletter Sankalpa to give periodic updates about activities related to the Ashrama. It highlights women's issues and focuses on women who have achieved awards in various fields.06-Mar-2019
Soubhagya
The Ashram has a center for facilitating job-placement for needy women and girls. Abalashrama conducts job fairs regularly because it is a unique networking opportunity that puts many different employers under one roof to network with potential employees, usually over just one day. Job fairs can put participants on the fast-track to gaining a job, help companies fill vacancies and solve workforce issues in the community. To organize a successful job fair, one has to cater to both the job seeker and the company looking for prospective employees. Soubhagya is an initiative of Abalashrama under the employability programs. Through this Centre, we hope to contribute to the efforts of the National Skill Development Mission and we aim to provide a meeting ground for industry requirements and the aspirations of unemployed youth. We urge people to spread awareness about this program so that more candidates can benefit from it.05-Mar-2019
Santvana
Counseling has been a part of Ashram's day-to-day affair. Its role was restricted to minimum conversation with the guidance to the residents. It was when new blood was infused into the Ashram's administration, counseling became a little formal with enlarged scope. At that time a few Governing council members undertook a course in "Counselling and Guidance" organized by Prasanna Counselling Centre run by HINDU SEVA PRATHISHTANA. It was useful in understanding and handling the residents. It was when the new well-planned building was completed and dedicated 2 rooms were made available for Counselling, a formal center started functioning. This was an initiative of Abalashrama and was named 'SANTVANA' meaning Solace. Many counselors from Hindu Seva Prathishtana and other volunteers pitched in to offer counseling services.05-Mar-2019
Souharda
The Ashrama manages a full-fledged marriage facilitating center for orphaned, handicapped and destitute girls. The center is for anyone who finds it difficult to get married including boys (Grooms). After the resident finishes studies and is ready for marriage the Ashrama takes the responsibility of finding a suitable groom for her. We try to "Groom" her by talking to her, by counseling her and finally, preparing her mind to accept family life. The first and foremost factor the Ashrama scrutinizes is the personality of the prospective groom concerned. Then the character of the groom will have to be vouched by the most reliable (relative/family friends) well-wisher of the bride’s family or verified diligently by the parents themselves. Abalashrama has conducted scores of marriages to date. The President/Secretary of the institution shall perform kanyadaan and the marriage is conducted as per Arya Samaj rituals by default. We try to make the Groom understand that he will hold the girl's03-Mar-2019
Suraksha
The primary activity of Ashram is Suraksha which offers shelter, protection. Admission is open throughout the year and will mostly be for the following categories : 1) Orphaned girls (bereft of both the parents) for whom the Ashrama is the veritable home with motherly care and emotional sustenance. 2) Deserving girls of single parents are provided shelter, food, education/training, and job opportunities. 3) Girls from weaker sections who come to Bangalore for exams, interviews or training ashram provides short duration stay at Ashrama. 4) Young women having problems arising out of marriage-widowhood, food, education/training, and job placement. They will be given an option for a second marriage and also women with dependent children. She is allowed to study/get trained in any vocation/ get employed. She can stay till she becomes self-reliant. The residents go to different colleges, classes, and courses after they join the Ashrama.03-Mar-2019
Swavalambana
The Ashram has a Multi Skill Development center for training underprivileged girls and women from outside Ashram apart from its residents. Abalashrama aims to train enterprising, deprived and deserving women and make them self-reliant. Now we have free training programs such as 'Tailoring' - in a new name 'Fashion Technology', Beauty and Health care, Computer skills, Hospital services, Photography, 4-wheeler Driving, Commercial Cookery, Spoken English and Life Skills. MSDC creates a congenial atmosphere for its training programs. It has a well-trained staff too. Motivational sessions are often held to boost the morale of trainees. All the training programs are equipped with needed types of equipment. Now Swavalambana is taking a big leap. It is joining hands with the Ministry of Skill Development, GOI, under PMKK (Prime minister Kaushal Kendra) and imparting skill training in several computer-based job roles.25-Mar-2018
Saphalya
The Ashram has a sales outlet SAPHALYA to facilitate marketing of products made by residents and also by enterprising women outside the Ashrama. There are many women artisans who live in Karnataka's little towns and villages and churn out masterpieces with their hands, but fail to find the visibility they deserve. Saphalya supports marketing their products. The products should be made by them. They will get the full price for the product without any cuts or commission.Members
Board Members
Dr.Vijayalakshmi Deshmane
President
Dr.Geetha Krishnamurthy
Vice President
B. V. Sesha
Hon.Secretary
N. Balasubramanya
Joint-Secretary
T. A. Ravindra Babu
TreasurerTeam Members
Smt. Chandrika
Member
L Srinivasamurthy
Member
Jamuna V Shenoy
Member
H S Sadananda
Member
Ranjana Giridhar
Member
K Meera
Member
Sapna Srinivas
Member
Bramara
Member
Subramanian B
Member
Sathish M C
MemberReports
Statutory Details
Abalashrama is a registered organization with following certifications
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80G
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12A
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FCRA
DONATE NOW!
Make a generous donation to help us reach more beneficiaries.
Account Number: 449093892
Bank: INDIAN BANK
Branch: BASAVANAGUDI
IFSC Code: IDIB000B013
All donations are eligible for tax savings under 80G.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Volunteer with us for making a difference in somebody's life and also it is a good opportunity for you to give back to the society. For more information, mail us at abalashramablr@gmail.com
Get in touch
Mailing Address
125 Dr. DVG Road, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru - 560004, Karnataka, India
Email Address
abalashramablr@gmail.com
Phone Number
9449106410
Abalashrama, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka
