Contributors
Meet The Interns & Volunteers
Tanishkaa
(2025)
Heard about IMAARA Foundation through an acquaintance and immediately loved the cause they are working towards. I've been volunteering for the past 4-5 months and I love it
Smriti Bahukudumbi
(2025)
I feel really lucky to have been a small part of it, even if only for a short while.
Wishing Imaara many more years of meaningful work ahead.
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)
Dr. Swetha Turlapati
(Psychotherapist by Experiential Learning)
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Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy
Tanya Maswaure
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Ms. Texas Show
Ally Zlatar & The Starving Artist Organization
(Author, Artist, Curator, & Activist)
Shree Geetha Bhavan Trust
(Chennai)
Sstraight Circles Foundation
(Chennai)
Social Media Matters
Loud & Proud
Hibiscus Foundation for Social Welfare
Ulavisai
M.O.P Vaishnav College for Women
World Pulse
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Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development
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Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA)
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Gawain
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Mental Health Hour Manila
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Breaking Silence Movement
Krea University
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Technical University of Munich
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.
Allianz x Social Shifters
Our Imaara Resource App Project was selected as a Top 10 finalist in the Allianz x Social Shifters MoveNow Global Social Innovation Challenge (Health & Wellbeing category), positioning the solution among leading innovations worldwide.
Madras Inherited
Imaara Foundation, was featured by Madras Inherited, highlighting motivations and the organization’s cultural impact in Chennai.
UNLEASH Hackthon India
Rasika, Imaara’s founder, was selected from 200 applicants for UNLEASH Hack India, pitched Imaara's GBV support app project idea, and became one of seven finalists awarded internships.
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
Meghana Srinivas
(Advisor)
Founder at TrustIn, Gender Justice
Manasa Ram Raj
(Fundraising Manager)
Human Rights and Gender Justice Advocate | Lawyer, Research, Advocacy and Programs
Gunalan Arockiasamy
(Freelancer - 2026)
Senior Java Developer, Integration Expert, Symphony BOT Developer
Vidhya Balasubramanian
(Freelancer - 2025)
Psychologist, Social Impact professional, Research & Policy Advocacy
Ipsita
(Freelancer - 2025)
"Working with Imaara has been a deeply fulfilling experience - a reminder that meaningful change begins with empathy, awareness, and collective action."