SAFA is a Hyderabad-based non-profit founded in 2006 by Ms. Rubina Nafees Fatima, working in the Hyderabad's most underserved slums to advance the socio-economic empowerment of women and youth. Through education, skill training, livelihoods, placements, and community wellbeing initiatives, SAFA supports marginalized communities in building dignity and self-reliance.

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By integrating skill development, micro-entrepreneurship, women-led Self Help Groups, job placements, and entitlement facilitation, SAFA enables access to government schemes, financial inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods. Complemented by life-skills and leadership programs, SAFA’s work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating measurable and lasting impact for families and communities.