SAFAR is a philanthropic development organization that Supports Action For Advancement & Rights of p The hindustani word 'safar' means 'a journey'.
SAFAR stands for Supporting Action For Advancement & Rights. The vision of SAFAR is a journey towards empowerment and rights of the poor, marginalized and under-served citizens of Uttar Pradesh in India. SAFAR was established on 24 May 2002 as a philanthropic development organization. SAFAR is registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860. The organization is funded through a generous one-t
08/05/2021
This publication is a public good supported by SAFAR for free use and distribution, translation, updating by anyone.
This first Integrated publication for Uttar Pradesh provides information on over 80 Government schemes available free for women and girls in UP . Share and help users avail these schemes at the link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3sPp_SD-6AAZk5meDZGYnh5VkU/view?usp=sharing
18/04/2018
"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world"
SAFAR fellowships for encouraging girls in Science and Technology. [Photo credit- UP Science Centre, Jhansi]
07/04/2018
SAFAR fellowships are provided towards encouraging girls in Science and Technology. We are pleased to continue to collaborate with the UP Science Centre in 2018 also.
24/09/2017
SAFAR project for empowering women and girls through supporting income generation activities has been initiated with grants to eight selected women and girls. The objective is to try to reach at least 100 women in 2017-2018. These women have opened small shops in their localities; initiated papad making and bought sewing machines. Meet two of the SAFAR women self starters- Zarina and Ayesha- we wish them all the best in their goal of economic empowerment!
16/09/2017
The SAFAR logo reflects our emphasis on building partnerships for Supporting Action For Advancement and Rights
16/04/2017
This first Integrated publication for Uttar Pradesh provides information on over 80 Government schemes available free for women and girls in UP . Share and help users avail these schemes at the link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3sPp_SD-6AAZk5meDZGYnh5VkU/view?usp=sharing
09/02/2017
The documentary "Sabka Adhikar" is a first one for creating awareness and enhancing use of the right to information by women and girls in Uttar Pradesh. The documentary was developed by Sadbhavna Trust Video Unit Lucknow and supported by SAFAR. It is available one youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kngGElGNvwU and is for free public use and adaptation ______(Photo: Sanatkada- Sadbhavana team shooting the RTI Documentary Film)
08/01/2017
Brochure to strengthen awareness on the artisans and handicrafts of UP published through a SAFAR project . 300 copies were disseminated and there is demand for more in Hindi and English. December 2016
08/01/2017
Glimpses of the first Public Photo Gallery of UP to promote the artisans and arts of Uttar Pradesh at RTI Bhawan Lucknow . This was supported by a SAFAR project implemented by IVEI and Handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh for creating awareness and empowering the craftspersons 18 December 2016
08/01/2017
Documentary developed pro bono for SAFAR project on increasing awareness about the artisans and arts of Uttar Pradesh by Sabah Usmani. This film is a public service initiative and can be freely used and projected by anyone provided it is for the benefit and empowerment of the artisans. December 2016
100 Handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh - YouTube Millions of artisans in the State of Uttar Pradesh in India skilfully craft an array of materials ranging from wool, wood, silk, cotton, clay, glass, stone, ...
08/01/2017
Media reports of a 2016 SAFAR supported project to increase awareness about the handicrafts and promote the artisans of UP. Thanking all contributions including by many volunteers