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{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox organization
| name = Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust
| logo =
| type = Community Service
| founded_date = 1995
| founder = Eldred Tellis <ref>[http://www.expresshealthcare.in/201001/market20.shtml 'We Have to Look at Primary Education as a Long-Term Medication' - Express Healthcare]</ref>
| location = Mumbai, India
| Non-profit_slogan = Care Givers for Drug Users
| homepage = http://www.sankalp.org.in/
}}

'''Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust''' is a [[Mumbai]]-based [[NGO]] that works with the injecting drug using community since 1995, preventing [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]]<ref>[http://www.aegis.com/conferences/iac/2004/B10904.html AEGiS-15IAC: Overview of Harm Reduction Programme at Sankalp in Mumbai to prevent HIVAIDS in drug users]</ref> through education and [[needle-exchange programme]] & disposals. Using a [[harm reduction]]<ref>[http://www.changemakers.com/en-us/node/58747 Harm Reduction As A Path To Holistic Rehabilitation | Changemakers] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091026154231/http://www.changemakers.com/en-us/node/58747 |date=2009-10-26 }}</ref> approach, they provide services such as [[abscess]] management, basic medical care, counseling, and [[opioid]] substitution therapy to their clients. In 2008, Sankalp received the [[Red Ribbon]] Award from [[UNAIDS]] for their efforts.<ref>[http://www.redribbonaward.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83&Itemid=91&lang=en Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust – India]</ref>

The majority of clients are street-based, have insufficient social support, and very little education or training for social reintegration. This NGO runs Drop-in Centres in [[Mumbai Central]], [[Kurla]], [[Kalyan, India|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]].<ref>[http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/30231232/Sankalp-helps-drug-addicts-rea.html?d=1 Sankalp helps drug addicts reach a shared solution - Economy and Politics - livemint.com]</ref>

==Drop-in Centres <ref>[http://www.hivaidsonline.in/index.php/Interventions/popularising-harm-reduction-strategies.html Popularising harm reduction strategies | Interventions]</ref>==
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 <ref>[http://www.hivapcop.org/?q=node/52 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women | Asia-Pacific HIV, Gender and Human Rights Community of Practice]</ref>

-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 <ref>[http://www.ngo-forum.net/Projects%205.htm NGO-Forum]</ref>

==Project Hunar==

In May 2009, Sankalp launched a partnership with [[Bangalore]] based NGO [http://ambaceeic.org/ AMBA CEEIC] geared at providing sustainable livelihood training to a group of recovering clients. "Project Hunar" offer its residential clients 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 acquisition|data entry]] sector.

==History of Financial Support and Partnerships==
Funders: [[European Commission]], Deutscher Orden International,<ref>[http://www.do-international.de/partners_sankalp.php DO-International]</ref> [[UNESCO]], [[UNODC]], [[American Jewish World Service]],<ref>[http://ajws.org/where_we_work/asia/india/sankalp_rehabilitation_trust.html Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust - American Jewish World Service] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100621063429/http://ajws.org/where_we_work/asia/india/sankalp_rehabilitation_trust.html |date=2010-06-21 }}</ref> Mumbai District AIDS Control Society, Maharashtra State AIDS Control Society, [http://www.avertsociety.org AVERT Society], Annika Linden Foundation,<ref>[http://www.alfoundation.org/charity/alfinindia/Sankalp-Rehabilitation-Trust-_29/ Annika Linden Foundation focuses in health and education projects for the disadvantaged]</ref> 1000 Club Members, and the [[Inner Wheel Club]] of Bombay North

Partners: [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation]], [[Lawyers Collective]],<ref>[http://www.lawyerscollective.org/hiv-aids/current-cases/sankalp ]</ref><ref>[http://www.citizen-news.org/2009/04/major-setback-for-scaling-up-hepatitis.html Citizen News Service (CNS): Major setback for scaling up Hepatitis C (Hep C or HCV) treatment]</ref> [[Narcotics Control Bureau]], [http://www.sharan.net/ Sharan],<ref>[http://www.sharan.net/cfund/sankalp.php Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust]</ref> [http://www.addictionindia.org/ TTK Hospital], & AMBA CEEIC

==External links==
*http://www.sankalptrust.org/ Official Website
*http://www.redribbonaward.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83&Itemid=91&lang=en Red Ribbon Award on UNAIDS
*http://en-gb.facebook.com/sankalp.trust Sankalp’s Facebook Page
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPTiU63S3Vk Sankalp’s 3 Minute Film "Mumbai Junkies"
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP5D7Uqqqik Sankalp's Red Ribbon Award Film
*http://www.karmayog.org/ngo/SankalpRT/index.asp?r=204 Sankalp on KarmaYog

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:HIV/AIDS organizations]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Health charities in India]]
[[Category:HIV/AIDS in India]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 1995]]
[[Category:1995 establishments in Maharashtra]]

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