…was driven by the personal experience of an eight-year-old girl who sustained severe burn injuries. Overcoming the physical, emotional, and social challenges she faced, she became a respected plastic surgeon and dedicated herself to ensuring that anyone with burns receives proper treatment and care, without discrimination, and is able to live with dignity.
Burn survivor Dr. Prema Dhanraj founded Agni Raksha in 1999 with a focus on holistic rehabilitation of burn survivors.
We believe that a life devastated by fire is not the end, but the start of a new beginning. Agni Raksha provides a holistic rehabilitation process for burn survivors from poor families, especially women and children. This includes comprehensive medical treatment and opportunities for income generation.
Our endeavour is to ensure that no poor burn survivor is deprived of burn treatment due to poverty and to serve him or her in all possible ways.
Beginning with focus on successful holistic rehabilitation of burn survivors, Agni Raksha has further diversified its programmes to reach out to other vulnerable sections of society like children, women, MSMs, promoting their rights and wellbeing as well as actively participating in initiatives for environment concerns and humanitarian aid.
“Theory of Change” is our approach, developed through decades of experience to bring about positive change based on a holistic perspective that takes into account the complex socio-economic challenges faced by vulnerable communities. Agni Raksha aims to support the socio-economic development of marginalised communities through skill training and income generation programs.
“My teachers and family had high expectations that I would score well in my school final exams and shoulder the economic burden of the family in future. When results came, all my dreams crashed. Instead of seeing the possibilities, I focussed on negative thoughts and didn’t want to face the realities of life and to move forward. I decided to end my life. Everyone thought I would not survive the burns. But Agni Raksha gave me hope and to understand the purpose of my life. After a lot of hesitation, I agreed to undergo reconstruction surgeries and that enhanced my looks and self-confidence. Of course, my outlook was changed by the tender loving care and the excellent motivation I received at Agni Raksha.
Today, I live with a conviction to help others in distress. With knowledge and skills gained from Agni Raksha, I have been able to save many lives through counselling and online guidance. I am so happy that I could connect many burn survivors with Agni Raksha for their rehabilitation and mainstreaming. I am grateful to Agni Raksha for the opportunity find the worth of my life and to live for others.”
Dr.Prema was chosen as one of the three “Living Legends” in the world and her works were published in the eighth grade ICSE English text book (TREASURE CHEST )
To Agni Raksha for affordable health care
By the Rotary club of Chennai - Ambatur
The award was instituted by Zee TV and LIC to felicitate people who have made immense contributions to the healthcare sector in India.
In recognition of Agni Raksha's working and effort to rehabilitate burn survivors, help them secure comprehensive medical treatment, especially women and children, and providing them with opportunities for income generation.
By the South Asian Chamber of Commerce - USA
President and Managing Director
Secretary
(Gen Surgeon), MCh (Plastic Surgery)
TRUSTEE
Jothy is a seasoned entrepreneur with two decades of experience in the Textile Industry. She excels in administration and is dedicated to empowering underprivileged women, teaching them the skills necessary to live independently. Through her positive attitude and boundless energy, Jothy inspires others to strive for success in the workplace.
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time. They just have the heart. The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Registered Office :
No. 58/1, Rosey Cottage, 13th Main,
J P Nagar, 1st Phase,
Bangalore – 560078, Karnataka, INDIA
Project Office :
No. 6/3, 2nd Floor, 4th Cross
Nala Road, Lalbagh Road, K.S. Garden
Bangalore – 560027, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone numbers: +91 80 41519360 / 41559360
Mob: +91 98860 66360
Registered Office :
No. 58/1, Rosey Cottage, 13th Main,
J P Nagar, 1st Phase,
Bangalore – 560078, Karnataka, INDIA
Project Office :
No. 6/3, 2nd Floor, 4th Cross
Nala Road, Lalbagh Road, K.S. Garden
Bangalore – 560027, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone numbers: +91 80 41519360 / 41559360
Mob: +91 98860 66360
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