Raksha, Inc.

P.O. Box 12337
Atlanta, Georgia 30355
404-876-0670 phone
404-842-0725 helpline
404-876-4525 fax
raksha@mindspring.com
www.raksha.org

Area of Inerest:
Health and social support services

Ethnic Community Served:
South Asian

Description:
Raksha-meaning protection in several South Asian languages is a Georgia-based nonprofit organization for the South Asian Community, which includes people from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal,Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

With approximately 70,000 South Asians in the metropolitan Atlanta area, Raksha's mission is to promote a stronger and healthier community through free and confidential direct services, education and advocacy.

Founded in 1995, Raksha addresses social issues within our South Asian community such as family violence and divorce, as well as issues concerning children, senior citizens and new immigrants. Raksha strives to be a source of support for all South Asians who may need a helping hand.

Staff:
Aparna Bhattacharyya - Executive Director
Reshma  - Peer Support Ronnie - Case Worker

Source:
http://www.raksha.org

Submitted by:
AIA Staff - RG