This is a wonderful and important organization! Through its creativity and perseverance, Sanlaap North America is helping to educate and protect women in India!!
This is a great organization with a great cause!! They really take pride in helping others, espeically for the females in need! Its a life-changing experience for the females and being able to achieve employment from their previous situation is amazing for their own independence and well-being!
I interacted with the volunteers of Zesa/Sanlaap NA on numerous occassions. I have also donated to the cause because of how touched I was with the work they were doing and progress they were making. This organization does phenomenal work and I personally hope to volunteer with them to help make a difference
Sanlaap is an organization that strives to help young girls in India and protect them against the evils of the world. This organization should be so proud of the work they are doing and has come such a long way in a small amount of time. Keep up the amazing work that you do.
Sanlaap NA has come such a long way in such a short amount of time. I'm very proud to be a donor and advocate of their work. What stands out most to me is their passion and commitment to really make an impact on the ground, an impact that is felt and experienced by the girls they are working to save. I trust what they do and how they do it, which is particularly important for me as a donor. I look forward to continue supporting their work and to see how expansive they become in the years to come.
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I am inspired and moved by the transformative work that Sanlaap North America is doing. Its commitment to save the lives of young girls forced into the horrors of child-sex trafficking in and prostitution in India is so huge and so palpable. Their work is transformative specifically because they are skilled in creating new possibilities for their girls and their lives. Plus, you know an organization means serious business when 99% of its funds go directly to the girls themselves! That speaks volumes. I've attended several fundraising events, and not only are they well-attended and well-organized, but they also do an excellent job in raising awareness within the general public about this global epidemic. I will continue to be a proud supporter of Sanlaap.
As both volunteer and donor, I know firsthand that Sanlaap is a fantastic organization comprised of highly motivated, smart, and friendly people! Sanlaap strives to make an impact in helping these young girls take back their freedom! Proud to be on the team!
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Sanlaap is an organization that touches the heart. It reaches out to young girls who really need help, youngsters in Calcutta that don’t have a chance without a home, the love, the care, the training, and the mentoring provided by his organization. Every fundraiser that I have attended has been informative and organized. I love knowing that the money I have donated is going to TRULY help women rebuild their self-esteem and create a better life. Sanlaap provides a second chance to achieve something they never thought could happen. I look forward to volunteering and hearing the progress of these beautiful women.
after learning of this organization in the past few months, i have become exceptionally impressed with their work in a cause that for whatever reason does not receive adequate attention throughout the world. it is not easy to recover from any sort of trauma (physical or mental), so i am very impressed by sanlaap's ability to positively impact the lives of former victims and help them return to normal lives.
I have been following Sanlaap NA for some time now and have seen the impact they have made on the girls they help to rescue and rehabilitate. It is truly remarkable.
Sanlaap is an incredibly inspiring organization. Sanlaap's work and mission is honorable and heart-warming. They are making major strides to bring attention to a major world problem and help rescue and rebuild the lives and spirits of so many young girls.
In just 5 years Sanlaap NA has made a huge difference. The organization has brought much needed attention to the sex trafficking in India and life changing resources to survivors. This is my favorite non profit because of their dedication, efficacy, and integrity. Great job everyone involved in Sanlaap NA and Zesa. Keep up the wonderful work. I will always support your mission. Thank you.
I was introduced to the organization earlier this year and have been continuously impressed with the dedication of the volunteers and the ingenuity of planned initiatives and events. Not all organizations take the time and effort to be transparent about the beneficiaries of their work, and representatives of Sanlaap have always been happy to share this information with me. Well done!
I'm so impressed by the work that Sanlaap North America is doing through Zesa. I bought one of their bracelets from the Brooklyn Bazaar a few months ago. It was beautiful and I was happy to support an organization that trains women in need and pays a fair wage.
Last year, I started volunteering at Sanlaap NA and i got to see, firsthand, the passion and tireless efforts (from all the volunteers, especially the President, Sindhura Sarikonda) to not only rescue but help in rebuilding the lives and spirits of all these young survivors.
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I never gave much thought to sex trafficking until I came to one of Sanlaap NA’s events, a little under 2 years ago. It was during the event that I finally got some insight into how serious this problem is, and how the plight of these young women in India needs to be acknowledged and how much their voices need to be heard. It was through Sanlaap’s efforts in which I was finally able to find a way to help these young women and knowing that only 1% of SNA’s revenue went toward expenses ensured that the money I was donating was going to the right place. The people at SNA are working tirelessly to bring light to such a serious and heinous problem in India and I know that this is only the beginning.
Sanlaap is a wonderful organization working towards a very noble cause. Sanlaap not only rescues victims of human trafficking, but also houses them and educates them in order to permanently change their lives in a sustainable fashion. This organization is making a huge difference in the most serious global human rights issue facing us today. I commend their goals, success stories and advocacy, and I look forward to volunteering for them in the future.
Sanlaap NA is a great organization that supports a noble mission. I attended an event hosted by Sanlaap NA recently in NYC, and I commend the board members for their ability to generate such a large turnout to spread awareness for their cause. Human trafficking is a real issue across the world and one that doesn't receive enough attention. I highly recommend this organization for their dedication and I look forward to future events.
Sanlaap is an amazing organization that really sheds light on an issue that doesn't get enough attention. The board has worked really hard on raising awareness of the reality of human trafficking and has worked extremely hard to raise enough money to make real changes in these women's lives. I commend you on all the hard work you guys put into this organization.
I had the pleasure of attending an event sponsored by Sanlaap NA, and it opened my eyes to the widespread issue of human trafficking. The stories shared were heart-wrenching, and have definitely peaked my awareness of this tragic reality. Saanlap NA uses the money donated to fund shelter, food, clothing, medication and education for women and children who are victims of trafficking. The founders are extremely passionate about the cause, and do a great job spreading awareness and educating the public about the injustice of human trafficking. I highly recommend becoming involved in this organization, as it serves to protect basic human rights.
Sanlaap NA is a moving and dedicated charitable organization. The board members have been so thoroughly proactive in promoting their cause to fight against sex trafficking and their passion clearly shows through their efforts. I believe their attitudes and actions will be a clear motivator for others to participate and dedicate their time to this cause. I look forward to donating to this charity now and in the future.
Sanlaap NA is a very important organization to help girls against sex-trafficking. I have been following some of their projects and very excited about the progress they have made with the shelters in India. The board members are very receptive to ideas and are always looking for volunteers who want to donate not only their money but also time. This is definately a charity to get more involved in.
This is a great organization, I am very glad that these group of people have been able to make such progress in a short amount of time. It is not easy starting a non-profit and the team has put in a lot of time and efforts to drive success. I attended their last event and it was very well-done, I look forward to working with Sanlaap NA in the future.
I attended a fundraising event in nyc and Sanlaap did an excellent job in bringing awareness about human trafficking. I would continue to support this non-profit and I hope they continue to organize events that would further help this cause.
Sanlaap Na is a very inspiring nonprofit. I attended Sanlaap Na's fundraiser in April and was astounded by the creative yet hard-hitting video they showed in order to spread awareness about human trafficking. I want to start my own nonprofit because of them!
This organization has the potential to make a huge impact on society. Sexual trafficking is a prevalent issue that not enough people have taken action to fix. Sanlaap empowers women and makes the world a safer place to them through various means. I wish them the best of luck in their endeavors and I hope to one day get involved.
Sanlaap is an incredible organization. This issue often goes unnoticed and it's wonderful to see people paying attention to it. This problem is pretty widespread in India, and needs organizations like Sanlaap to alleviate the widespread suffering.
This is a great organization with spectacular goals. It's nice to see people out there shedding light on such important topics. I would recommend this to any person; it is an extremely prominent problem in the world and I am so happy to see that people are working towards bettering the world.
Sanlaap North America is a truly compassionate and highly effective organization. They are doing such important work by fighting against human trafficking and sex slavery in India. The organizers behind this wonderful charity are competent, capable, motivated and compassionate in their work and have been incredibly effective and successful in just their first few years of existence. As a donor I'm at ease knowing that almost all of the money collected (99%) goes to helping these girls through shelter, education and rehabilitation. I will definitely continue to support Sanlaap for years to come.
Sanlaap is an absolutely amazing organization that sheds light on human trafficking in South and Southeast Asia and that works extremely hard to help teach these girls girls skills that will help them to stand up on their own two feet to escape their awful pasts. Sanlaap gives them a new home and the ability to better themselves and to value their own lives. The video that was shown at the Sanlaap Event at 1Oak on 3/23/2013 was extremely moving because it shows how far these girls and women (who were previously in the sex trade) have come thanks to the amazing leadership of Sanlaap. In addition, the fact that 99% of the donations reach the girls and only 1% used for events is extremely impressive.
Sanlaap North America is an outstanding organization which effectively contributes to society. Its mission to fight against the trafficking of women and children in India is accomplished in numerous ways, such as providing education, shelter, and mentorship for the victims. Its ability to truly assist these women who are in need, make it one of the best non-profit organizations in the world.
This is by far one of the most impressive organizations I have worked with. Sanlaap members have identified a significant issue that has not been recognized as much as warranted. This is far more than your average charity; I look forward to helping out in any way possible to help reach out to the young girls in need.
Sanlaap North America is a very impressive organization whose mission and achievements thus far are wonderful. The charity events are enjoyable, board members are very passionate, and every fundraiser has been very informative and organized. The money is going for a great cause, and I look forward to volunteering and making a difference.
Sanlaap NA is an incredible nonprofit organization that shed light on an issue I was had very little knowledge regarding. The organization is making enormous strides in giving young girls a voice by providing education and the necessary resources to allow them to be independent, more confident in themselves and self-sufficient. I'm thoroughly impressed by the organizations hard work and dedication in raising awareness for their cause. The members are passionate and its shows through there hard work. I look forward to attending more events and pledging more to the powerful cause.
In very large, developing countries such as India and China, people are more likely to be disregarded by their community. Sanlaap North America is making great efforts to reduce the number of women and children being disregarded by their community and used for commercial and sexual exploitation. This organization's dedication is truly inspiring and their hard work should be greatly appreciated throughout the world.
What is impressive about Sanlaap NA is that they have been able to use the great majority of donated funds to actually improving the lives of women who have otherwise been disregarded by their communities. One can feel proud to contribute to such a worthy cause when you hear the personal stories of those who have benefited from this organization.
Sanlaap NA is an incredible nonprofit organization that is shedding light on sex-trafficking issues and is making enormous strides in giving young girls a voice by providing education and the necessary resources to allow them to be independent and self-sufficient. The organizations hard work and dedication in raising awareness for their cause is something to be truly revered. Not only is strong advocacy part of the organization's repertoire, but bringing about positive change is also part of their agenda -- seen by the many girls that have already been given a chance at a new life.
Sanlaap North America is truly an amazing organization as its purpose is to fight against the trafficking of women and children for exploitation by raising awareness and encouraging others to take action, while providing education, shelter, and counseling for the victims.
Sanlaap NA is an amazing organization, making a real difference in the lives of women and girls in Southeast Asia. Unlike many nonprofits, Sanlaap NA only uses 1% of their proceeds towards expenses allowing them to make a significant and long-lasting impact in the movement against trafficking. It is inspiring to see such a passionate board and group of volunteers working so hard to further their mission.
Sanlaap is a powerful organization filled with a team of extremely dedicated leaders. Their efforts work towards helping, saving and empowering women in Southeast Asia affected by sex trafficking. They are doing everything in their power to make it safer for thousands of girls and women to live their daily lives. They should be very proud of their efforts as an organization and continue to make great strides.
nowadays its rare to find an organization like Sanlaap where all of the volunteers are so dedicated and passionate about the cause. Sanlaap = An absolutely wonderful group of people doing wonderful things for women that truly need the help after they have been through things that shouldn't even exist.
A great organization and a worthy cause - absolutely should be the first destination for someone looking to get involved in making the world a better place!
Sanlaap is a great organization that is dedicated to women and girls from South East Adia. Sanlaap is helping them feel safer and spreads the word against violence.
Sanlaap is a great organization that has quickly spread the word about this worthwhile cause. The board members are hard working, dedicated, and extremely motivated to help these women in India.
This organization's dedication to protecting the women of India is truly inspiring. Their work and achievements have made a significant impact, and I believe that they deserve more recognition. Their multiple missions and goals will change the world for the better if achieved.
Sanlaap has a holistic approach to combat Indian sex-trafficking. Its mission spans providing health care, to changing social stigmas, to education, and empowerment. The organization focuses not only on rescue missions to save the women and girls from this dangerous, and unfortunate line of work, but it also has built a shelter in Kolkata that aims to teach 8-18 year old girls vocational skills in jewelry design and textiles. The leadership team of Sanlaap NA works tirelessly and frequents the shelters several times a year.
Sanlaap North America is a great organization with a great cause. As a male NYU student, I appreciate the amount of fortune I have to be in my position, and I am horrified to see the conditions of places where women are commercially and sexually exploited. Sanlaap North America fights human trafficking, and it not only provides shelter, but also teaches independence and freedom.
A great community dedicated to educating women and girls at risk to commercial and sexual trafficking. It provides the resources to educate women on being independent and influential voices of their community. Their efforts have made a significant contribution to the movement against trafficking.
Sunlaap just doesn't just provide shelter to victims, it teaches girls how to be independent and important members of society thereafter. Dependence is a large part of constant victimization and Sunlaap not only recognizes that, it acts to break that chain by teaching these girls skills and possible employment to support themselves.
Sanlaap gives hope and opportunity to many young women to better their lives. The hard working, motivated group of board members have done an amazing job, in a such a short period of time, giving a voice to this cause. I look forward to supporting future Sanlaap events.
I heard about Sanlaap NA through their project rehabilitation program which provides food, medical care and education for girls who were rescued. They focus on vocational training and providing the girls with as much as they can. It is also good to know that Sanlaap only uses 1% of their funds on operating costs and the rest towards their projects. Sanlaap NA has done a great job over the last few years and I am looking forward to see what other great movements they will make.
Sanlaap NA has done a great job in reaching out to the young professional population of NYC Metro area with their most recent event at 1OAK. They have been involved with the NYU Community and worked with multiple student organizations to promote and raise awareness for victims of sex trafficking. It has differentiated itself by working with the student population and create a movement on the metro and university level. Working with them proved seamless and it has been a pleasure, we look forward to future events with Sanlaap.
Sanlaap NA is a wonderful organization and has given many young women a chance to live a better life. They are fighting for an important cause and have created much awareness along the way.
Sanlaap North America is an amazing organization with a great philanthropy. Sanlaap should see recognition for all the hard work and dedication the wonderful team have put in to help women and young children in India. We all have a busy lifestyle whether its school or work and seeing this lovely team dedicate a good amount of time out of their lives to help make a difference in someone's life in India deserves attention in my book!
Sanlaap North America is an amazing organization that is dedicated to raising awareness of the sex trafficking issue that is so often ignored. I recently attended an event hosted by Sanlaap NA. I didn't know much about their contribution, but after viewing an inspirational video, I soon learned how they are impacting the lives of so many young women in India. Not only are they providing a safe place for these abused women but offering them education and useful tools so they are able to find a new purpose outside of what they were wrongfully forced into. Being a woman that has many opportunities in life and education, I truly admire the work this team has done for Women's Rights.
Sanlaap is doing excellent work and deserves recognition! They are making it safer for the girls and women all over to feel safe and live their life!
Sanlaap is an organization supporting a great cause with an amazing team of motivated individuals who are helping to serve the population to better the lives of underprivileged people.
I have seen this charity grow over the last 3 years with the continued efforts of the board members who are truly dedicated to the cause. Sanlaap NA has made a huge difference in the lives of many girls in India.
This is a great organization that is doing great things! The team is very motivated to make a difference!
Sanlaap NA has a great team of motivated and smart individuals that have been working hard to improve the lives of many young women in India. I look forward to seeing how their continued efforts create change in India and around the world.
It is quite impressive what Sanlaap has been able to do in India. They are a well run, transparent, and organized group, accomplishing much with efficient resource allocation. I would highly recommend anyone to invest their time and money working with this group. They are truly making differences for people who desperately need it.
Sanlaap is an extremely well-executed NGO led by young and brilliant minds. The funds and efforts make a clear and tangible impact on the important human rights cause it was designed to address. I look forward to the continuing success of Sanlaap and its mission!
Very impressed by Sanlaap's mission and what they have achieved in such a short amount of time. Enjoy their charity events and look forward to contributing to their cause.
Sanlaap NA is a great organization that is raising awareness within North America about victims of trafficking. Their board members and volunteers are very passionate and continue growing the organization. The organization provides full transparency as to where the donations are used. I hope this organization continues to grow and continue impacting change.
Sanlaap NA is an outstanding organization and is continuing to add value to the lives of victims of trafficking while raising awareness within North America. As a newly founded charity, Sanlaap NA has been able to create a strong foundation to help them progress further with the initiatives they are currently involved in.
Sanlaap NA is unique in many ways but two reasons particularly come to mind. 1) As many reviewers have already mentioned, they provide full transparency to how their funds are used and utilize almost 100% towards building homes and education facilities for the women in need. 2) Sanlaap NA is unafraid to bring to light the brutalities these women face in their everyday lives. Without truly hearing their experiences, donors remain involved at a surface level. I think that in exposing and allowing these women to tell their stories without censoring the truth, the process of donating becomes an education tool for everyone involved.
I've seen the board members of Sanlaap NA work so hard on this cause for many years. It's wonderful to see how their organized efforts achieve their many goals.
I personally value the financial transparency provided by Sanlaap North America. Only 1% of donated funds go towards operating expenses, with the remaining chunk benefiting abused, violated young women/girls in India start a new life. I am a donor to Sanlaap North America and will continue to be a donor in the future.
The trafficking of children is an enormous international human rights violation and despite the number of organizations trying to prevent these crimes, they continue to occur. Sanlaap NA uses nearly 100% of every dollar in donation to rescue, house, and rehabilitate these victims, who are often younger than fourteen years old. This is a cause I will continue to support and donate to because it serves as an escape route for these little girls who have been so badly abused in every possible way, and then teaches them skills to be self-sufficient once they leave the shelters. This organization’s goal is to provide support for these girls for their entire life, from rescue to financial independence, and as a donor, I am extremely pleased to see my money going to an initiative that lasts a lifetime.
Love Sanlaap North America. It's a no-brainer cause. It's very transparent - 99% of funds are invested on the ground which gives a high level of comfort to donors. It has an ambition to build an organization that is self funding (e.g. the empowerment collection) which would allow it to scale. It's a young organization - really looking forward to seeing it grow.
As a donor, I'm thrilled to hear that more than 99% of Sanlaap North America's donations go directly to help the girls and support the shelter in India. Sanlaap North America is such a powerful organization -- because they are acting as the voice for India's forgotten girls. Sanlaap North America not only ensures that these girls -- some as young as 12-- receive an education, vocational training, and health care, but they help rebuild their self-esteem, which was so violently stripped away when they were sold into slavery.
What is most impressive about Sanlaap NA is that the members have identified a significant issue that doesn't get the attention it truly deserves. The charity gives a voice to victims of human trafficking in India, and fights not only to help these girls escape an unimaginable and hopeless situation, but to work with them to rebuild their lives and establish a successful path for the future. The magnitude of what Sanlaap NA has been able to accomplish in such a short time is profound, and I continue to be inspired by the charity's drive to expand operations and touch as many lives as possible. It's wonderful having the knowledge that my contributions will have a direct impact (99% of donations go directly to the cause!), and I am proud to have become involved with such a wonderful organization.
Sanlaap is an organization that rescues and houses trafficked girls and women in Indian. It is an inspiring organization that is fighting the fight for something we should all have but many don’t – human rights.
Sanlaap NA is a truly amazing organization that fights for human rights in Calcutta. Run completely by dedicated and passionate volunteers, the organization rescues and empowers young women who have been through the worst of circumstances. They house, educate, and provide direly needed medical treatment to girls rescued from human trafficking. They have recently developed a vocational program to teach these girls the necessary skills to help them lead independent, flourishing lives. Sanlaap truly cares about these girls and ending human trafficking. I am so impressed at what they have accomplished the last few years and I know they will continue to make enormous strides in the fight to end human trafficking.
Sanlaap North America is one of the most amazing organizations I've ever had the pleasure to work with! Sanlaap is a non-profit organization dedicated to working against the plight of human trafficking in India by saving women and children who have been abused and exploited. I have had the privilege of working with Sanlaap for a little over a year now, and have had nothing but the best experiences during my time with them. Everyone involved with the organization (from volunteers to the administration) is extremely helpful and friendly and it is abundantly apparent that the mission statement is dear to their hearts! I am very excited to be able to continue working with Sanlaap as the year continues and in the future, as it is one of the few organizations actually making a difference in the lives of women and children who truly need our help.
I have been following Sanlaap since it started in 2009. I wanted to get involved with an organization from the ground level, to make sure that my time, money, and energy were really going towards the cause, instead of towards running the non-profit itself. Sanlaap has truly opened my eyes to the struggles these young women face, that we are so detached from in the US. This organization is run completely by dedicated volunteers, who are fully committed to helping these girls in Kolkata gain freedom, independence, and self-sustainability. 99% of the funds donated go towards this purpose, and I have been blown away by the progress they have made in the short time this organization has been in place.