Every child deserves to know their rights — and to have someone stand up for them.
Legist Foundation is a non-profit working for the welfare of society, with a special focus on child rights, legal awareness and justice for women and deprived communities across India.
Who we are
Legist Foundation grew out of the legal aid and pro bono work of The Legist, a New Delhi law firm that has stood for the rights of women, children and the deprived since its inception.
Our volunteers — lawyers, students and community members — run legal awareness programmes in different parts of the country, help families reach the right authorities, and campaign against discrimination in all its forms.
We believe that knowing the law is the first protection a person has. So we take the law out of courtrooms and into schools, settlements and villages, in language people actually use.
We fight discrimination in all forms and manners, and we are committed to protecting the rights of women, children and the deprived sections of society.
What we do
Four areas of work, all rooted in one idea: rights only matter when people can use them.
Child rights and protection
Awareness on child labour, child marriage, abuse and the right to education. We guide families and schools on using POCSO, the Juvenile Justice Act and Childline services.
Legal awareness programmes
Workshops in schools, colleges and communities that explain everyday rights — from filing an FIR to accessing free legal aid — in simple language.
Legal aid and pro bono support
Volunteer advocates help women, children and economically weaker families understand their options and connect with legal services authorities.
Social welfare and equality
Campaigns against discrimination, support for women's rights, and community drives that bring health, education and welfare schemes within reach.
Rights every child in India has
These are guaranteed by the Constitution and Indian law. We help children, parents and teachers know them.
If a child is in danger or needs help right now, call the national child helpline. It is free and works 24 hours a day.
1098Recent activities
Workshops, trainings and awareness sessions our volunteers have been part of.
Awareness workshop
With Goa Police
Session with Customs officersGet involved
Lawyers, law students, teachers and anyone who cares can help.
Volunteer
Help run awareness sessions, prepare simple legal guides, or support families through paperwork. Law students are especially welcome.
Partner with us
Schools, RWAs, NGOs and companies can host a legal awareness programme or partner with us on CSR initiatives.
Support our work
Contributions in kind or funds help us reach more communities. Write to us and we'll share how you can contribute.
Guided by
Kirat Singh
Advocate and founding partner of The Legist, with over two decades of legal practice and a long record of leading legal awareness and training programmes.
Pramod Kumar Singh
Advocate practising before the Supreme Court of India and the High Courts, and founding partner of The Legist.
Contact us
Reach out to volunteer, partner with us, or tell us about a child or family who needs help.
- Address
- E-32, LGF, Lajpat Nagar III,
New Delhi – 110024, India - Phone
- +91 98100 72883
+91 98104 81016 - mail@legistfoundation.org
- Office hours
- Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am – 6:30 pm