iDare Vision & Mission

Vision

Create a world where all people have healthier and safer relationships with themselves and with each other.

Mission

Provide an intersectional and holistic solution for abuse  

About Us

iDare is India’s first holistic and intersectional mobile application that helps people recognize, prevent, cope with, and fight against abuse. It helps cope with the trauma we survive, heal from our pains, unlearn unhealthy patterns, and learn to replace them with healthier ones. iDare prioritizes the values of kindness, empathy, and collectivity to build a safe and secure space where wellness thrives. 

Our Journey

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Step 1

iDare begins as DARE (Defense Against Rape and Eve-Teasing) in 2015.

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Step 2

DARE continues to create safe-spaces and provide self-defense training to 9,00,000 girls and women across India.

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Step 3

DARE’s post-workshop counseling sessions stun us with many cases of sexual violence and some important insights.

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Step 4

DARE’s crucial experiences and bottlenecks give birth to iDare.

What we do?

We are a safe space you can find on your phone!

With it’s 360-degree approach, it ensures that you get the help you need!

Inspire

The lack of information is one of the most significant gaps in fighting against abuse and mental health stigma. Therefore, Inspire brings you a regular dose of curated content and inspiring lived stories of real people that will help you believe in yourself and access empowering resources!

Support

In need of someone who will believe and listen to you without being judgmental and support you unconditionally? That’s what we do! Call or chat with our support team and open up to us. We will work with you to make an action plan to help solve your issue. Whether you need to know how to support a loved one with anxiety, manage stress, or stand up to your abuser, we are here for you.

Engage

If you're looking to make your life easier and health better? We’ve got you covered.

We Provide:

  • Therapy and Life Coaching sessions.
  • Self-defense and Fitness courses.
  • Workshops about various topics such as self-improvement and financial independence.
  • Legal counseling sessions.

We believe that affordability and accessibility shouldn’t be a concern for our community. We bring various field experts under one roof for you; learn healthy ways to nurture yourself and reclaim your power!

Safety

We understand the importance of immediate safe spaces to go to and therefore have a curated list of safe zones providing immediate help in times of crisis. The safe zones offer temporary stays with basic infrastructure and medical facilities. You can also find nearby police stations, metro stations, and service stations in Bangalore here! 

We are

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Empathetic & Trauma-Informed 

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Intersectional & Socio-Culturally Sensitive

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User-Centric 

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Affordable & Accessible Resources 

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Promoting Social & Systemic Change

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Fostering a Community of Support & Mutual Respect

Latest Blogs

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We made a difference

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iDare Support
Call Support

Felt really better, never ever experienced calling a stranger at 9.30 in the night and talking about myself:) 

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iDare Support chat/call
Chat Support

Such an immense self learning self healing experience. I cannot thank enough MH Advisor without whom I would be in shambles today  

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iDare Application User
Legal Advisor

We have all met a legal professional, but a legal professional with a human approach/empathy is very different. I felt comfortable in discussing an all round approach with Legal Advisor. She listened to my issue completely, and offered constructive advice, confidence and courage. We discussed my apprehensions, scenerios, and I can tell you It was a very fruitful session in the end. I know I can recommend her sessions without a thought. Also, a BIG THANK YOU to IDare for their approach and help!

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iDare App User
Mental Health Counselling

The resources and exercises that is suggested by my therapist has always been so helpful. It feels really good and motivated when small little wins are celebrated together and every small step taken is a progress. ♥️

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Our Client
Mental Health Counselling

If you are anything like me, you would be happy to know that you have a place where you can be heard. These bottled emotions need a place and a stage to be set free. In a society which is fast paced, very quick to clasify into a right or a wrong, empathy takes a backseat. I came to IDare as two aspects stood out for me. A session's affordability and the empathy of a therapist. I value iDare Counselor's experience and working with her to find a formula, a door to enhance progress.

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Client
Chat Support

They really gave me hope and made me feel like it’s okay to make mistakes and I can overcome that and become a better person just by working on myself. Thank you so much MH advisor :)

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User
Mental Health Counselling

iDare Counselor ensures she listens to everything you have to say, has a solid plan for what must be achieved, makes sure it alings with what the client wants out of therapy

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From our Client
Mental Health Counselling

I feel soo much better as I know whatever I’m venting is making sense to her and she can judge it and make sense of it the best.

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App User
Mental Health Advisor

MH Advisor is a very understanding and listening person…I am able to put out my thoughts and feelings without being judged for and in return I receive so so much insight on myself

Media

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Art Theray at Go Native
15.08.2023 | Art Therapy

Art Therapy

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Art Therapy at YPO Forum
08.08.2023 | Art Therapy

Art Therapy

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Match Box: Conscious Dating
24.05.2023 | Conscious Dating Experience

Heartfelt conversation Meaningful connection Engaging games Delightful eyesbreakers

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Self-care Sunday at Dialogue Cafe
24.05.2023 | Selfcare Sunday

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