Raksha

Office: (404) 876-0670 Help Line: (404) 842-07 25 Fax Line: (404) 876-4525

Raksha is dedicated to healing, empowerment, and justice for South Asian American survivors of violence. Through support, education, and advocacy, we uplift the community while ensuring survivors receive the care and justice they deserve. ​ Raksha, meaning protection in several South Asian languages, is a Georgia-based nonprofit organization for the South Asian American Community. Founded in 1995, Raksha addresses social issues within our South Asian American community such as family and sexual violence and divorce, as well as issues concerning children, and senior citizens. Though we primarily serve the South Asian American community, we provide services to all those who face similar barriers to justice. The community includes people from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. With approximately 150,000 South Asians in the metropolitan Atlanta area, Raksha’s mission is to promote a stronger and healthier community through free and confidential support services, education, and advocacy. Raksha strives to be a source of support for all South Asians Americans who may need support.

No. Raksha helps men and women. While a majority of our clients are women, we have assisted many male clients as well. Some of the issues male clients face include marital difficulties, financial problems, and emotional and generation conflicts.