AWARE India Trust

Trauma-Sensitive Self-Defense Volunteer Registration

Join our specialized survivor-centred training initiative bringing together psychological safety, bodily autonomy, boundary setting, and practical empowerment ahead of the 16 Days of Activism.

Cohort Overview

Key Dates and Cohort Structure

15 Cohort Seats

Women volunteers aged 18+ selected for guided co-creation

Weekend Labs

Preparation sessions running through 22 November 2026

25 Nov 2026

Launch marking 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Core Pillars

How Volunteers Support the Initiative

We invite dedicated women volunteers to help test, refine, and support curriculum implementation under qualified clinical and self-defense professional supervision.

Training & Labs
Safe Spaces
Our Ethics

Module Development

Logistics & Care

Trauma-Informed Safeguards

Participate in weekend orientation clinics, review accessible self-defense modules, and assist with structured physical practice demonstrations tailored to varied readiness levels.

Support on-ground coordination, prepare inclusive educational materials, and cultivate welcoming, dignified environments where participants feel respected and secure.

We maintain strict confidentiality, voluntary participation, and informed consent. No volunteer is ever asked to share personal histories of violence or distress.

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Contacts

+91-812-221-4688
mail@aware.org.in

Address

Reg. Office - No:32/22, Amarar Jeeva Street, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai - 600 047

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