3 Lakh+
Manasa Centre for Development and Social Action
Towards a just and humane society
Manasa Centre for Development and Social Action is a grassroots nonprofit headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. Founded in 1995 by the late visionary Shri Mathews Philip, Manasa has grown into a deeply rooted civil society organization.
About Manasa
Justice, humanity, and society held together in practice.
The name Manasa reflects its core values: Ma - Manaviya Mathu (Humanity), Na - Nyayayukta (Justice), and Sa - Samajakagi (For Society).
Guided by dignity, empowerment, and participatory development, Manasa works with women, children, and marginalized communities across Karnataka and neighboring states.
Today, Manasa operates in ten districts, implementing preventive, promotive, and rights-restorative interventions through community engagement, advocacy, education, and monitoring.
Our Mission
To empower marginalized communities
Particularly dalits, tribals, women, children, and minorities by enabling them to protect and assert their rights, live with dignity, and participate actively in democratic and developmental processes.
Key Focus Areas
A practical ecosystem of legal access, education, and livelihoods.
1
Free Tele-Helpline
Accessible support for immediate legal guidance and referral.
2
Legal Outreach
Community-facing legal assistance that reaches people where they are.
3
Mobile Legal Clinics
On-site legal services delivered directly to underserved communities.
4
Training & Workshops
Capacity-building sessions that strengthen rights awareness and agency.
5
Constitutional Rights Education in Schools
Early civic learning that builds democratic understanding and confidence.
6
District Resource Centres
Local hubs for coordinated support, information, and access.
7
Economic Empowerment & Livelihood Training
Programs that connect rights with income, skill-building, and resilience.
8
Internships, Campaigns, & Volunteering
Paths for participation, solidarity, and movement-building.
Our Impact
Numbers shaped by access, learning, and collective action.
The impact story spans schools, livelihoods, helplines, workshops, and legal outreach across districts.
15,000+
Students completed internships
100+
Women trained in livelihood skills
9
District Resource Centres
2 Lakh+
Calls received on helpline
1,000+
Workshops conducted
3 Lakh+
People reached through Legal Outreach
Blog
Latest reflections from the field.
Community notes and program updates.
Get Involved
Collective action
Time, partnerships, and donations all help expand rights, dignity, and access.
Get Involved
Support Manasa through volunteering, institutional partnerships, internships, or donations. Every path helps extend community-led legal access, education, and livelihood support.
Volunteer With Us
Share your time and skills in community outreach, support work, campaigns, and learning programs.
Partner With Us
Collaborate as an NGO, academic institution, or corporate partner to deepen reach and impact.
Intern With Us
Gain practical learning experience while contributing to live social action and field initiatives.
Donate with transparency
Support our programs with transparency and tax benefits under Section 80G.