In India, child sexual abuse (CSA) happens at such a high rate that it may be safe to call it an epidemic. According to the widely cited 2007 by Ministry of Women and Child Development, 53% of children in India experience one or more forms of sexual abuse before they turn 18 years old. Professionals working against the issue vouch for this figure being even higher. Yet, there is a limited understanding among adults about the gravity of the issue and effective ways of preventing and sensitively responding to it.

The HEAL Foundation aims to fight against child sexual abuse in India. HEAL establishes child sexual abuse (CSA) as an issue that can no longer be ignored within homes, schools, communities, as well as in the state and national policies on child protection.

Their mission is to  prevent sexual abuse of children through the tool of education. They aim to enable all involved to understand, recognise ,learn preventive methods and respond sensitively to child sexual abuse.