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You deserve to feel safe.

Whatever you are living through — you are not at fault, you are not alone, and there are people who will stand with you.

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Project Nithya safety & refuge support

What refuge looks like

A door always
open to you.

"Safety is not just the absence of danger. It is the presence of someone who will not let you face it alone."

When a woman reaches out to Project Nithya for safety support, the first thing she receives is not a checklist — it is a human voice that says: we believe you, and we are here.

Whether you are planning to leave, weighing your options, or already in crisis — we match you with the support that fits your situation, quickly and confidentially.

How we can help

Practical support,
without judgement.

Safety crises are not moments to navigate alone. Whether you are in immediate danger or building the courage to leave — we meet you exactly where you are, at whatever pace you need.

Safety Planning

If you are in an unsafe home or relationship, we'll work with you on a confidential, practical plan — what to pack, where to go, who to call, and how to stay safe in the meantime.

Legal Aid & Protection

We connect you to legal support, guide you through filing complaints, and help you understand your rights and protections under domestic violence and protection laws — whether in India, Sri Lanka, or across Southeast Asia.

Safe Shelter Referrals

We maintain verified connections to safe houses, refuge shelters, and transition homes across India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia — so you always have somewhere to go.

Recovery & Rebuilding

After the immediate crisis — rebuilding financial independence, confidence, and a life you feel safe in. We walk with you through every stage of that journey.

Confidential  ·  Safe  ·  No judgement

You are safe
to talk to us.

You do not have to have it figured out. You do not need to have already left. Wherever you are in this — we want to hear from you.

We will never share your details with anyone, including family members or authorities, without your explicit consent. Your message is read only by trained members of our team.

You can use any name you choose. Contact details are optional — though if you share them, we can reach back to you.

Confidential. Never shared. Read by a trained human within 24 hours.

What happens next

A steady hand,
every step.

01

A person reads your message

Not a bot, not an auto-reply. A trained member of our team reads every message personally, within 24 hours.

02

We reach out gently

Through your preferred channel — or not at all, if you asked for that. You stay in control of every interaction.

03

We build a path forward

Safety plan, legal referral, shelter, counselling — whatever the right next step is for you, we figure it out together.

If you are in immediate danger

Call one of these numbers right now. They are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Women's Helpline

181

India · National, free, 24/7

Police Emergency

100

India · All India emergency

NCW Helpline

7827-170-170

India · National Commission for Women

Vandrevala Foundation

1860-2662-345

India · 24/7 mental health crisis

Shakti Shalini

011-24373736

India · Domestic violence support

iCall (TISS)

9152987821

India · Psychosocial helpline

Women In Need

+94-11-2676761

Sri Lanka · Domestic violence & crisis

Sumithrayo

+94-11-2692909

Sri Lanka · Emotional support helpline

Women's Aid Organisation

03-7956-3488

Malaysia · Crisis & domestic violence

NCMH Crisis Hotline

1553

Philippines · Free mental health crisis line

Samaritans of Thailand

02-713-6793

Thailand · 24/7 emotional support

Befrienders Worldwide

befrienders.org

Global · Find a crisis line in any country