About us
Dignity Through Care
Support. Uplift. Transform Together
Our Vision
A world where every vulnerable child, woman, and elderly individual has the opportunity to thrive with dignity, empowerment and hope.
Our Mission
To transform lives by providing holistic care, quality education, vocational training and essential support to children, women, and elderly individuals from underprivileged communities, nurturing them to lead independent and meaningful lives.
Focus Areas
At Rakshana Charitable Trust, we align our efforts with four key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure focused, measurable, and high-impact outcomes
Our programs are designed to bring dignity, opportunity, and lasting change to the lives of vulnerable women and children—especially in underserved regions like KGF and Bengaluru.
Core Values
Values That Drive Us
Compassion
We serve with empathy and kindness, putting people first in everything we do.
Dignity
Every life matters. We uphold respect and care for every individual, regardless of their background.
Equity
We strive to bridge gaps in access to education, nutrition, and opportunity—especially for women and children.
Integrity
We are committed to transparency, accountability, and ethical stewardship of all resources entrusted to us.
Impact
We focus on sustainable, measurable outcomes that create lasting change in the lives we touch.
Objectives
Strategic Focus Areas
To provide shelter, care, and education to orphaned and vulnerable children in a nurturing home environment, with access to English-medium schooling and holistic development opportunities.
To support girls from low-income backgrounds in government schools through scholarships, nutrition aid, and school supplies—ensuring their continued education and well-being.
To empower women from underprivileged communities by offering skill development programs such as tailoring and embroidery, promoting financial independence and confidence.
To ensure food security and basic dignity for widows and elderly women through monthly free grocery kit distribution in rural and underserved regions like Kolar Gold Fields.
To align all initiatives with selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for focused, scalable, and accountable social impact.
OUR Journey
Growth Through Time
Rakshana Charitable Trust was founded in 2011 in Bangalore by Mrs. Kavitha Subakar, whose childhood experience of growing up without a mother’s love ignited a lifelong commitment to care for those who have no one else.
What began as a small act of compassion—providing shelter, food, and education to four vulnerable children in a modest rented home—soon grew into a transformative mission.
By March 2016, Rakshana had become a safe haven for 35 children, aged 5 to 15, offering them not just basic needs but also a stable, nurturing environment where they could begin to heal and dream.
Recognizing that education is the gateway to lasting change, the Trust deepened its commitment in 2017 by enrolling children in respected English-medium institutions like St. Joseph’s Convent and St. Antony’s Boys School, while also providing extra academic support and a range of extracurricular activities to nurture holistic development.
Evolution
Growth Through Outreach
2018
Rakshana launched a school supply initiative for underprivileged children in rural areas.
2019
It introduced vocational training programs for women, enabling financial independence and self-worth.
2020
Moved by the plight of widows and elderly women in Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), the Trust initiated a Monthly Free Grocery Kit Program, ensuring basic nutrition for those forgotten by society.
2021
Rakshana was impacting hundreds of lives every year, expanding its reach across education, livelihood, and community care.
At Rakshana Charitable Trust, we believe that lasting change comes from focused action. Our programs are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing its dedication to systemic, sustainable social impact.