Suraksha Lens

​​A flagship initiative of the South Asian Institute of Crime and Justice Studies.

When floods, droughts, or cyclones force families to leave their homes, the risk of exploitation rises. Traffickers step in with false promises, unsafe migration routes, and deceptive job offers.

Suraksha Lens uses Responsible AI, data intelligence, and community partnerships to stop this before it happens. The platform connects real-time insights with those on the ground; CSOs, local governments, and humanitarian responders, so support reaches communities when they are most vulnerable.

By linking climate signals, migration patterns, and digital activity, Suraksha Lens reveals the often-hidden connections between climate change, displacement, and exploitation. Our goal: to give frontline actors the information they need to protect people early, safely, and effectively.

Where We Work : India · Nepal · Sri Lanka

Regions facing the sharpest climate stress, where displacement is already increasing the risk of trafficking and exploitation.

What We Do

  • Map Risks: Use satellite and climate data to find emerging hotspots.

  • Track Exploitation: Monitor how online networks target displaced people.

  • Build Tools: Create open-access maps and an AI dashboard for early warning.

  • Empower Communities: Partner with local groups for alerts, awareness, and reporting in local languages.

How We Work

  • Data + Field Insights: Combine research, local reporting, and real-time monitoring.

  • Tech for Good: With Qilafy, we build AI tools to detect scams and prevent trafficking.

  • Community Partners: Co-design safety alerts and protection messages.

  • Policy Action: Share insights with governments and aid groups to improve safeguards.

Why It Matters

Climate change is displacing millions across South Asia. Suraksha Lens helps ensure that this movement doesn’t turn into exploitation by connecting data, technology, and human stories to build a smarter, faster, and more ethical way to protect those most at risk.

Partner to Strengthen Safety, Accountability, and Impact

Join us in developing a regional model that leverages data responsibly to protect and empower communities.

  • Why It Matters

    South Asia is projected to see 40 million people displaced by climate stress by 2050.

  • Predict and Plan

    Without preventive action, these movements could become pathways to exploitation.

  • Redefining Building Back Better

    Suraksha Lens works to ensure that climate adaptation is not only about rebuilding roads and infrastructure, but also about protecting lives, dignity, and futures