• Why am I fundraising?

‘THE – SARA’ is Jammu & Kashmir based Registered Non-Profit Organization working towards a society in which fewer individuals die by suicide.

THE – SARA endeavors to help people who find themselves overwhelmed with their current life situation, no matter what that may be, and want to share their personal crisis with someone willing to listen.

‘THE – SARA’ is Registered under the Societies Registration Act, VI of 1998 (1941 A.D)
 Registration Certificate No.JRS-690 of 2012 issued under No.JRS-690/280 dated 21.08.2012.

• Awards & Appreciation –

• ‘THE – SARA’ was nominated for “Times of India Social Impact Awards 2012”
• ‘THE – SARA’ received Appreciation Certificate from Deputy Inspector General of Police Jammu Range for its outstanding role / contribution towards eradication of Suicidal Deaths from the Society. (Copy of Certificate & Newspaper Enclosed)
• ‘THE – SARA’ received Commendation Letter from Head of J&K State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) for its role in Flood Relief & Rehabilitation work after devastating Floods of 2014 in J&K.

Past Activity -

     Campaign "How to Deal with Exam Stress":
‘THE – SARA’ in March 2013 carried out a Pamphlet Campaign on an issue "How to Deal with Exam Stress". This initiative was sponsored by Companies/Brands like:

AOC India

Vodafone

Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd.

Simula Infra Development

This Campaign featured on State Times Newspaper. These Pamphlets were also distributed across Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi NCR.

•     Campaign "Learn Suicide Warning Signs":

‘THE – SARA’ in March 2014 carried out a Pamphlet Campaign on an issue "Learn Suicide Warning Signs". This initiative was supported by Companies/Brands like:

J&K Police Housing Corporation

Aircel India

First Flexipack Corporation

State Times Newspaper

JN Rice Mills

U4U Voice 

This Campaign also featured on State Times Newspaper & appeared Online on U4U Voice Webpage. These Pamphlets were also distributed throughout Jammu & Kashmir and Pasted across most of the Police Stations & Police Posts in Jammu – Kathua Police Range. This Campaign also featured on State Times Newspaper & appeared Online on U4U Voice Webpage. These Pamphlets were also distributed throughout Jammu & Kashmir and Pasted across most of the Police Stations & Police Posts in Jammu – Kathua Police Range.

• Continuing with our commitment towards our cause and Society ‘THE – SARA’ is planning to carry out Pamphlet, Newspaper & On-line Campaign in Urdu with the Theme -

“Khudkushi Ka Irada Karne Wale Shakhs Ke Ahlamat Key Mutalak Janey”

Salient Features of the Campaign:

25000 Pamphlets shall be distributed throughout Jammu & Kashmir.
Pamphlets shall be pasted in various Police Stations & Religious places across the State.
Pamphlets shall be distributed in various Awareness Programmes conducted by ‘THE – SARA’ & J&K Police under Civic Action Programme.
Pamphlets shall be distributed in various schools & through newspaper insertions.
Feature on ‘The Daily Taskeen’ Newspaper one of the leading Urdu Daily of J&K.
Shall be uploaded online on U4U Voice Web Portal.
Shall be uploaded on Facebook & Twitter Page of ‘THE – SARA’

For your kind information we have entered into sponsorship deal with:

J&K Police Housing Corporation - Sponsor
The Daily Taskeen Newspaper - Print Partner
U4U Voice - Online Partner

As such Logo of the above mentioned Concerns shall feature on this Campaign & Pamphlet. 

We are short of two sponsors as such we are addressing you to invite you to participate and support a Noble Social Cause.

• What do I plan to do with the funds?

The Funds raised shall be used for Printing of 25000 Pamphlets, Printing of Flex, Distribution of pamphlets & organising awareness campaigns/seminars throughout Jammu & Kashmir.

• FAQs

WHY ‘THE – SARA’ PAMPHLET CAMPAIGNS?

Suicide Prevention is a neglected issue in India. There is no Grant in Aid Policy of Govt. of India for Suicide Prevention Organization in India. With no financial support from both Society & Govt. side very few Organizations are coming forward to work on the issue of Suicide Prevention in India.‘THE – SARA’ with its commitment towards cause and Society time to time carries out Pamphlet Campaign with the Themes related to Mental Health. We invite different Companies/Brands to Sponsor & Support these Campaigns.

The Donation/Sponsorship money thus saved in these Campaigns is used to:

-Broad base the fight against suicide by aiding us in developing a larger volunteer force.

-To fund Suicide Prevention & Emotional Support Helpline No. +91-9697-606060
-Increase the awareness campaign.
 -Fight against the debilitating effects of stigma associated with depression, suicide and mental illness.
 -Support suicide survivors to cope with their grief and loss.
 -Develop strategies to reach out to a larger group of people to prevent suicides.
 -Conduct research, educate and train Society to become first response interventionists in order to pre-empt suicide.