Contributors
Meet The Interns & Volunteers
Ojas P. Suresh
(2025)
Working with Imaara has been eye opening to the legal and medical terms(as my work was focused on those) which would literally help the survivors of GBV.
Samyuktha Sairam
(2025)
I chose the (Imaara) team because I believe that victims deserve better than what the world has to offer and Imaara gives me the opportunity to help change that!
Fun Fact: I love making art and writing poems!
Vedha I.K
(2025)
I have always been passionate about helping people, and Imaara has helped me turn my passion into action.
Sneha Rajeev
(2025)
...It’s rare to find an organisation today that understands that healing cannot be rushed. Imaara did. And that meant everything.
I hope more survivors find their way to Imaara and experience the same care, safety, and kindness we did...
Soundarya Suresh
(2024 - present)
I work as a Web Developer at Imaara because I believe in using design and technology to support meaningful causes.
Shanmitha. M
(2024 - present)
I believe empathy and a sense of safety are more important now than ever, and to me, working with Imaara feels like a meaningful way to make this happen!
Shreya Khuntia
(2024 - present)
I’ve always believed in the power of empathy and compassion as tools for change, and Imaara embodies that spirit in everything they do.
Dr Swetha Talluri
(2024)
I gained valuable insights into the issues surrounding GBV, providing me with a deeper understanding of the status of GBV.
Swathi Ramesh
(2023 - present)
I chose to work at Imaara Foundation because I'm passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of survivors of trauma and adversity
Efe Omordia
(2023 - present)
I chose this team because I have a passion to look out for the interests of vulnerable members in diverse communities. Fun fact I love Pigdin English
Arya Sambaragimath
(2022)
I am an undergraduate student pursuing a major in Economics and a minor in Psychology. I am interested in the field of behavioral economics
Megha Kishore
(2022)
I am an I/O psychologist. I have a photographic memory and I love to sing. I am an advocate of mental health and awareness.
Pranathi Palanivel
(2022)
Here’s a fun fact about myself . I am a dog lover and have a dachshund at home. I’ve chosen to volunteer with Imaara as I was impressed by them.
Shashank Ramachandran
(2022)
My name is Shashank. I'm from Chennai and I'm a second year at Manipal Academy Of Higher Education. I enjoyed volunteering with Imaara
Meet Our Collaborators
Adriana Leigh
(Founder and Principal Facilitator)
Individual & Collective Self Care with Imaara Survivor Support Foundation
Dr. Swetha Turlapati
(Psychotherapist by Experiential Learning)
Trauma Relevant Experiential Learnings and Practices with Imaara Survivor Support Foundation
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Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy
Gender-based violence awareness, survivor support, and bystander intervention training to 18 years and above populations
Tanya Maswaure
Imaara teamed up with the talented writer Tanya Maswaure to co-create the documentary "Crossing Borders for Invisible Shackles." This eye-opening journey aims to raise awareness and inspire change.
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Ms. Texas Show
Imaara's Founder, Rasika, discussed gender-based violence prevention and supporting survivors of violence with Ms. Texas Show host, Elena Georgiou, to raise awareness and inspire change.
Ally Zlatar & The Starving Artist Organization
(Author, Artist, Curator, & Activist)
'Creative Voices in Healing Journey's' Online Workshop with Imaara Survivor Support Foundation
Shree Geetha Bhavan Trust
(Chennai)
'Unite to End Gender-Based Violence' event with Imaara Survivor Support Foundation
Sstraight Circles Foundation
(Chennai)
Fostering Kindness, Anti-Bullying, Bystander Intervention, and Comprehensive Sexuality Education campaigns and facilitation
Social Media Matters
Rasika represented Imaara Foundation as a speaker at the "Ctrl+Shift+Empower: Parenting in the Digital Age" program, hosted by Social Media Matters during the Online Safety & Digital Parenting Consultation.
Loud & Proud
Fostering consent and comprehensive sexuality education in communities and sharing anonymous stories of GBV survivors and bystanders through Imaara Foundation's Project Tell-Tale
Hibiscus Foundation for Social Welfare
The founder, Rasika Sundaram, provided insights during the two-hour panel discussion, Navigating Trauma: Cultural Insights into GBV’s Psychological Impact on Indian and Filipino Women, hosted by Breaking Silence Movement, and Hibiscuss Foundation.
Media Recognition, Awards, & Accolades
The Ink Packet
Imaara's Foundation was featured in the blog The Ink Packet, where Rasika Sundaram shared her journey in founding the NGO and her work in preventing GBV and supporting survivors of violence.
World Pulse
Imaara's founder was honored with a Story Award from World Pulse for her courageous narrative, sharing her personal experiences with GBV and the journey of establishing her NGO to combat GBV and provide support to survivors.
Voices of Chennai
Imaara Foundation was featured in Antara Pandit's "Voices of Chennai" project, where Rasika Sundaram shared her compelling narrative of the NGO's inception and its profound impact.
Future Minds Network x UN Women
Imaara was feautured on the UN Women's 30 for 2030 interactive map of organizations supporting survivors of online GBV.
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Women in the World: A Digital Timecapsule
Imaara Foundation was featured in Aparna Nagesh's podcast initiative: Women in the World: A Digital Timecapsule. This eye-opening journey aims to raise awareness on facets of GBV, supporting survivors, bystander intervention and inspire change.
UN Women's Coffee Table Book: HUM: When Women Lead
Imaara Foundation & its founder are featured in UN Women's coffee table book titled "HUM," which intricately chronicles the impactful narrative of how Imaara Foundation was founded, its profound mission and contributions in combating GBV is shared.
Social Story by YourStory
Imaara Foundation & its founder were featured on SocialStory, a YourStory initiative dedicated to highlighting social and environmental issues and celebrating the inspiring journeys of changemakers.
NDTV India
Our founder, Rasika Sundaram, representing Imaara Foundation was featured on NDTV as a women's rights activist to discuss the politicization of the Anna University sexual harassment case (2024).
Kungumam Thozhi
Imaara Foundation was featured in the local Tamil magazine Kungumam Thozhi for its efforts in raising awareness about GBV, advocating for GBV prevention, and supporting survivors.
The Black Sheep
Imaara Foundation and its founder were featured on The Black Sheep, a digital platform that amplifies women's voices without inhibition. The feature highlighted the journey behind Imaara Foundation's inception and its ongoing work in GBV prevention and survivor support.
The Restore Awards:
Mental Health Champion
Imaara received the Mental Health Champion Award at The Restore Awards 2025 in recognition of our mission and impact in GBV prevention and survivor support as integral to addressing mental health holistically through a multipronged approach.
One Young World & Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship
Our founder was awarded the prestigious Hauwa Ojeifo scholarship to attend the One Young World 2025 summit in Munich, Germany in acknowledgement of Imaara’s pioneering approach to survivor support and GBV prevention.
Meet The Team
Rasika Sundaram
(Founder & Director)
Social Impact Leader, GBV Awareness, Survivor Support, & Bystander Intervention Trainer, Researcher, Author, Dancer
Padma Seshadri
(Director)
Founder of Maitreya Remedial Centre and Special Educator for Children with Learning Difficulties
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Kirthi Jayakumar
(Advisor)
Mediator, Facilitator, Peace Educator, Community Facilitation
Ipsita
(Freelancer - 2025)
"Working with Imaara has been a deeply fulfilling experience - a reminder that meaningful change begins with empathy, awareness, and collective action."