One Mission
गर्दिश के सताये लोग यहाँ सीने से लगाये जाते है
Origin Story
Snehi started based on the real-life experiences of our founder’s student life in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), which has been a driving force and inspiration to move forward.
In April, 1994, a group of concerned individuals from various walks of life came together on the initiative of Mr. Abdul Mabood, our Founder, focusing on well-being and mental health needs of the community.
Snehi was registered as a not-for-profit Society in April 1996 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 at Delhi.
Since its inception, Snehi has been engaged in different programmes to energize society and its institutions, as well as help individuals, face the challenges to their psychosocial wellbeing.
Founding Member - Mr. Abdul Mabood
The Preamble
In the contemporary world, we are witnessing a process of change in all walks of life in a manner that humanity has not perhaps encountered before. Rapid and radical advancements in the field of science and technology, particularly in IT, and “globalization” in economic, political, and socio-cultural spheres have brought about unprecedented changes in the way people look at and experience life. In such a scenario, the beliefs and values of people and institutions are in flux.
The traditional institutions and support structures seem to give way to the ones that are yet to be ascertained and consolidated with certainty. Such a state of affairs, though conspicuous in an urban area, is not confined to it. The pristine and innocent rural life is more of a romantic idea for some people than a reality.
In fact, as far as the aforesaid contemporary changes are concerned, the gap between cities, towns, and villages is increasingly diminishing. Concomitant with these changes are the various psychosocial problems faced by the people.
Family disputes, marital discords, strained or broken relations, lack of communication between parents and children, problems of value conflict, maladjustment problems, depression, loneliness, alcoholism, and drug addiction, problems related to sexuality, sexual identity and reproductive health & choice, incest, and sexual abuse, neglected senior citizens and their problems, stresses of consumerist and market-driven society, rising crimes against children & women, unchecked sectarian violence, racial & gender discrimination, hunger, massive unemployment, dwindling economy, decreasing faith in the justice system, crumbling democratic institutions, rising hate-based violence, diminishing common civic space for all, increasing gap between haves and have-nots, continuous attack on rights of citizens, etc., many known & unknown issues are the part of contemporary life that poses serious challenges to people’s psychosocial wellbeing.
A society where everyone has access to mental health and wellbeing to lead fulfilling and rewarding life.
Our Guiding Principles
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Key Milestones
Life at Snehi
Beyond the work, we’re a family. Glimpses from our annual get-togethers and celebrations over the years.
Helpline Timing • 10 AM – 10 PM Everyday
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Every conversation is free, confidential, and conducted with care and respect.
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