Goa is famous for its beaches and tourism, but it also has a lot of non-profits that work behind the scenes to help people, animals, and the environment. These non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Goa do a lot of important work, such as protecting the environment, rescuing animals, keeping women safe, helping people with disabilities, and meeting the needs of children.
The point of this blog is to give a brief overview of 10 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Goa that have been around for a while and made a difference. Because of what they did, lives are better, communities are stronger, and Goa’s natural heritage is safe.
NGOs in Goa That Are Making a Difference
Below are 10 trusted and impactful NGOs across Goa that are actively improving communities through their work.
1. Goa Foundation
Category: Environment and public interest.
Details: Most people think that the Goa Foundation is one of the best environmental groups in the state. It does this by doing research, going to court, and teaching people how to keep beaches, rivers, mangroves, forests, and wildlife habitats safe. It also shows how bad it can be to mine and build poorly.
Impact:
- Filed a lot of important public interest cases that made the government follow environmental laws.
- Helped make coastal protection better and pushed for rules that promote responsible mining and trash disposal.
Website: goafoundation.org
Contact details: 9067 176274, goafoundation@gmail.com
2. Goa Animal Welfare Trust (People for Animals Goa)
Category: Animal rescue and welfare.
Details: The Goa Animal Welfare Trust, also known as People for Animals Goa, works to save animals and make their lives better.
The group is responsible for rescuing sick animals and giving them medical care, spaying or neutering them, giving them vaccinations, and helping them find new homes. Different parts of Goa have shelters that investigate claims of animal abuse.
Impact:
- Thousands of injured dogs and cats treated every year.
- Major contributor to sterilisation programmes that reduce suffering of stray animals.
Website: www.gawt.org
Contact details: 0832-2759849 / 9226790636, info@gawt.org
3. Welfare for Animals in Goa (WAG)
Category: Rescue of dogs, cats and cattle.
Details: The Animal Welfare Association (WAG) runs a rescue clinic in North Goa. Besides cows, it’s one of the few groups in the area that saves dogs and other pets that have been left behind. They help people adopt pets and also offer therapy and rehabilitation services.
Impact:
- First organised cattle rescue operation in North Goa.
- Active community awareness programmes about kindness to animals.
Website: wagoa.com
Contact details: 9322084984, welfareforanimalsingoa@gmail.com
4. Sanjeevan Social Welfare Trust
Category: Elderly care and rehabilitation of vulnerable individuals.
Details: Sanjeevan helps elderly people, people who have been abandoned, and people with disabilities by giving them a place to stay, food, medical care, and emotional support. A lot of the people who live there don’t have any family to help them and rely on the trust.
Impact:
- Runs long term homes that provide dignity and safety to senior citizens.
- Reunites abandoned people with families whenever possible.
Website: sanjeevnisws.org.in
Contact details: 94550 17404/94152 28020, sanjeevanisws2020@gmail.com
5. Child Rights in Goa (CRG)
Category: Child protection and advocacy.
Details: CRG works to stop child abuse, child labour, and trafficking. They help kids in trouble, support education, offer counseling, and spread the word about kids’ rights.
Impact:
- Active role in improving child protection systems across Goa.
- Trained teachers, parents and government officials on child safety.
Website: www.childrensrightsingoa.org
Contact details: 98229 83336, crg.goa@gmail.com
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6. El Shaddai Charitable Trust
Category: Children’s homes, street children, education and nutrition.
Details: El Shaddai runs schools, shelters, community centers, and outreach projects. They help kids who come from tough backgrounds, like poverty, neglect, and living on the street.
Impact:
- Hundreds of children provided with education, food, shelter and healthcare.
- Community centres that support slum families with schooling and nutrition.
Website: childrescue.net
Contact details: 77960 82607, infogoa@childrescue.net
7. Sangath
Category: Mental health and wellness.
Details: Sangath is one of the best mental health organizations in India. In Goa, it helps with counseling, stopping suicide, mental health for teens, autism support, and training for the community.
Impact:
- Developed internationally recognised community-based mental health models.
- Provided mental health support to thousands of individuals in rural and urban Goa.
Website: sangath.in
Contact details: 78878-72345, contactus@sangath.in
8. Jagrut Nagrik Manch Goa
Category: Consumer rights and public welfare.
Details: The Jagrut Nagrik Manch Goa Field puts the needs of people and consumers first. The group mostly talks about things like public accountability, consumer protection, safety, and civic issues. It helps people deal with issues with their local government and teaches them about their rights.
Impact:
- Helped improve transparency in local issues such as water supply, electricity and waste management.
- Encouraged consumer rights education in schools and public events.
Website:
Contact details: 93569 61205,
9. Bailancho Ekvott
Category: Women’s rights and safety.
Details: The Bailancho Ekvott Field is all about making sure women are safe and have rights.
This group helps women who have been victims of domestic violence, discrimination, and unfair treatment in society by giving them information, therapy, and legal help.
Impact:
- Played a major role in improving awareness of domestic violence laws in Goa.
- Worked closely with police and legal departments to support women in crisis.
Contact details: 9423884669, ekvott@yahoo.co.in
10. Sangram Outreach Foundation Goa (Social rehabilitation and youth outreach)
Category: Community support, skill building and youth development.
Details: The Sangram Outreach Foundation Goa is a group that helps young people and communities by providing social rehabilitation and outreach.
This group helps teens and young adults by giving them counseling, helping them get rid of their addictions, teaching them new skills, and making their communities better. It helps families who are having trouble with money, drugs, and not having a job.
Impact:
- Provided skill-training and career guidance to vulnerable youth.
- Supported community-level rehabilitation for families affected by addiction.
Website: goaoutreach.org
Contact details: 98817 84338, office@goaoutreach.org
NGOs in Goa: Conclusion
This blog only shows a few of the NGOs in Goa that help people. But these groups show how much good change can happen when companies care about people, animals, and the environment.
These groups have made a big difference over the years, whether it’s saving hurt animals, protecting forests, taking care of abandoned elderly people, helping kids in trouble, or supporting mental health. Because of what they do, communities are getting stronger, volunteers are getting inspired, and Goa is becoming more caring.
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