A story written by every child who
came home.
Established in 1994, SAKAR (Society for Adoption Knowledge Awareness and Resource) is Marathwada's first government-recognized organization. It is registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 and the Mumbai Public Trust Act of 1950. Additionally, it has been declared a Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA) by the Commissionerate of Women and Child Development.
The institution operates a well-maintained childcare home, authorized to care for up to 20 destitute children aged 0-6 years. Founded on the belief that every child deserves a family, dignity, and the opportunity to dream, SAKAR is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of these young children.
Our Objectives
The mission, vision, and values that guide every step we take.
Awareness for Adoption
To spread awareness about the need and importance of a family for a homeless child and thus create a compatible and conducive atmosphere for adoption.
Care for 0–6 Years
To provide the best care plan for children aged 0 to 6 years in our home.
Research & Development
To conduct research activities in the field of family and child development.
Legal Support & Counseling
To provide legal support and counseling services to women in distress and orphans.
Essential Services
To provide essential services conducive to the development of women and children.
Our Values
Compassion in every interaction. Transparency in every process. Lifelong support for every family we build.
Three decades of care
SAKAR is founded
Society for Adoption Knowledge Awareness and Resource is established in Aurangabad as a pioneering organisation in adoption, child welfare, and women development.
Early care begins
With limited resources, SAKAR provides shelter, protection, and nurturing care to abandoned and destitute children, and receives its first IAPA (Indian Association for Promotion of Adoption and Child Welfare) chapter while placing children in foster care.
Licensed for institutional care
SAKAR is licensed by Charity Commissioner of Aurangabad(now CSN).
First major adoption milestone
An early breakthrough in legal adoption helps build community trust around child placement in the region.
Landmark in Adoption Awareness
Street plays and outreach programmes in social work colleges and educational institutions help reduce stigma and spread awareness about adoption and child rights.
First government grant & Kshitij launched
SAKAR receives its first government grant and launches its first community project, Kshitij, expanding its outreach in women and child welfare.
100 adoptions milestone
SAKAR celebrates its 100th successful adoption — a landmark moment marking over a decade of placing children into loving families.
Emergency response
After the sudden closure of another childcare organisation, SAKAR takes in around 16 children overnight and arranges emergency supplies and care.
Growing need
SAKAR is caring for 20+ children — beyond its permitted capacity — with the additional children supported on a, reflecting the rising demand for safe child care.
Specialised Adoption Agency
Under the Juvenile Justice Act 2015 and CARA framework, SAKAR functions as a Specialised Adoption Agency for orphaned, abandoned, and surrendered children. Moreover started inter-country adoption in name of Sakar.
Community recognition
Notable support from the Keshav Smruti (Avinashi Puraskar) including a money contribution recognising SAKAR's child welfare work.
Through the pandemic
During COVID-19, staff rotations, strict precautions, and emergency care kept children safe despite limited donations and testing challenges.
25 years of SAKAR
SAKAR celebrates 25 years of service, with long-term initiatives where renowned actors, members came as guests to show their support
431+ adoptions and counting
As a licensed Specialised Adoption Agency in Dashmesh Nagar, Chh. Sambhajinagar, SAKAR has completed 431+ in-country and inter-country adoptions and helped thousands of families.
The people behind Sakar
A small, dedicated team of social workers, caregivers, and volunteers.
Awards & Recognition
Honors received for our work in child welfare and community service.
मालखरे प्रतिष्ठान पुरस्कार
Malkhare Pratishthan
डॉ. अविनाशी सेवा पुरस्कार २०१८-१९
केशवस्मृती प्रतिष्ठान, जळगाव
Aurangabad NGO Leadership Award
Recognition for outstanding NGO leadership