Sangama was founded in 1999 and is registered under Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960 on 22 June 2001 in Bangalore. Sangama has Income tax exemptions like 12A, 80G, FCRA certificate and CSR certificate
Mobilising economically disadvantaged and vulnerable communities - transgender persons, sexual minorities, sex workers and urban poor for their development.
Conducting health camps. Providing general and mental health services in a welcoming and stigma free environment. Providing preventive and curative health services. Staffed with doctor (part-time), nurse, lab technician, counsellor and community health workers.
Educational scholarships for children of sex workers. Working with anganwadis and government schools towards providing quality nutrition and education to children
Helping transgender persons and sexual minorities to start their own business. Hand-holding and emotional support as these are first generation entrepreneurs. Piloting individual and group livelihood projects.
Improving health & wellbeing of 500 sexual and gender minorities living with HIV in 11 districts of Karnataka ( Bangalore Urban, Hassan, Chickmagalur, Kolar, Bidar, Yadgir, Belgaum, Kalburgi, Raichur, Koppal and Chamrajnagar)
From Criminals to Citizens – Active Citizenship of Sexual and Gender Minorities in 5 districts of Karnataka( Belgaum , Kalburgi, Shimoga , Chamrajnagar and Raichur)
Improving access to basic civic amenities and community level outcomes through establishing linkages with appropriate Government Departments
