Since 1993 — Mumbai · Palghar · Pune · Delhi
Freedom is just the beginning.
We conduct intelligence-based operations with state police and Anti-Human Trafficking Units to free girls trafficked into prostitution. Then we stay — through healthcare, shelter, schooling and the long work of going home.
A shelter home hall, Maharashtra.
The measure
The work after the rescue is bigger than the rescue.
A raid takes one night. Rebuilding a life takes years. Our own record since 1993 shows where the weight of this work actually falls.
Girls and women freed at the point of rescue
Carried through healthcare, shelter, training and reintegration
26+
Reunification states
700+
Supported annually
The journey
Four stages, in order, for every girl.
This is a sequence, not a menu. Each stage begins where the last one ends, and no one is handed on before she is ready.
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01
Investigation & Rescue
We conduct intelligence-based operations in collaboration with state police and Anti-Human Trafficking Units to free girls trafficked into prostitution. Our efforts have led to the rescue of thousands of women and children across India.
Press coverage of the foundation's investigative work. -
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Rehabilitate
We offer essential healthcare services and wellness programs to improve health outcomes and promote well-being among survivors.
Wellbeing programmes in a shelter home hall. -
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Restoration
Post-rescue, survivors are provided with safe shelter, mental health support, and vocational training to help them heal and rebuild their lives. Our four shelter homes in Mumbai, Palghar, Pune and Delhi offer comprehensive rehabilitation services.
Survivors trained as Ekatra trainers — vocational training in practice. -
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Reintegration
We facilitate family reunifications, aftercare programs, and legal assistance to ensure a smooth transition back into society. Our goal is to empower survivors to lead independent, dignified lives.
A girl held on the day she goes home.
Reintegration
No one walks out alone.
Family reunification, aftercare and legal assistance — for as long as it takes her to stand on her own.
Why Rescue Foundation
We don't stop at rescuing.
End-to-end support
From the moment of rescue to complete reintegration, our holistic model addresses every need of a trafficking survivor.
Survivor-centered care
Each girl's journey is unique. Our rehabilitation and training programs are customised to suit her age, needs and dreams.
Experience & trust
With over three decades of experience, we've earned the trust of government agencies, law enforcement and communities across borders.
Licensed shelter homes
Our four state-licensed facilities offer structured care, education, health and emotional support in a safe and loving environment.
Sustainable reintegration
We focus not just on rescue, but on building confidence, employability and independence — ensuring survivors never return to cycles of exploitation.
Recognised for impact
Rescue Foundation's work has been honoured nationally and internationally, from government bodies to global human rights forums.
Restoration
Four licensed shelter homes.
Mumbai, Palghar, Pune and Delhi. State-licensed and staffed, with schooling, healthcare and vocational training on site.
2014 — 2024
The record, year by year.
We publish what we do. Eleven years of services delivered, and the same pattern in every single one of them: the care that follows a rescue outweighs the rescue itself.
- 3,101
- Rescued
- 5,513
- Rehabilitation
- 5,428
- Repatriation
Scroll to move through the years — or hover, tap, and use the arrow keys.
Complete dataset — 11 years, every figure
| Year | Rescued | Rehabilitation | Repatriation | Total |
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| 2014 | 252 | 447 | 469 | 1,168 |
| 2015 | 212 | 469 | 492 | 1,173 |
| 2016 | 188 | 405 | 358 | 951 |
| 2017 | 170 | 377 | 325 | 872 |
| 2018 | 103 | 340 | 368 | 811 |
| 2019 | 155 | 533 | 535 | 1,223 |
| 2020 | 104 | 374 | 366 | 844 |
| 2021 | 509 | 581 | 554 | 1,644 |
| 2022 | 530 | 699 | 672 | 1,901 |
| 2023 | 460 | 594 | 610 | 1,664 |
| 2024 | 418 | 694 | 679 | 1,791 |
| Total | 3,101 | 5,513 | 5,428 | 14,042 |
Source: Rescue Foundation. Figures for 2025 onward are not yet published.
Voices of impact
What our partners say.
Their transparency and accountability are unmatched in the charity sector.
Gereon WagenerBono Direkthilfe
Their dedication to sustainable solutions sets them apart.
Corinne WagenerChanceswiss
You can see the difference you're making in people's lives every day.
Sarah SymonsHer Future Coalition
Recognition
Honoured nationally and internationally.
Rescue Foundation was founded in 1993 by the late Balkrishna Acharya and Triveni Acharya, who leads the organisation today. Its work has been recognised by government bodies and global human rights forums alike.
Since 1993
Started by two people. Still going.
Balkrishna Acharya and Triveni Acharya founded Rescue Foundation in 1993. She leads it today, across four cities and thirty-two years.
Change lives today
Help build a world without slavery, one life at a time.
Funds are allocated transparently to specific projects, so your giving is traceable to the work it pays for.
Your questions answered
Frequently asked questions
How can I donate?
You can donate securely online through our website, or contact us for other options.
How are funds utilised?
Funds are transparently allocated to specific projects, ensuring direct impact and accountability.
Can I volunteer?
Yes, we offer volunteer opportunities. Write to us and our team will be in touch.