Apnalaya

An NGO founded in 1972 to help children living in slums towards a better life, Apnalaya strives to achieve this through urban community development projects in Mumbai. Its role is one of empowerment: of encouraging ordinary men and women to believe in themselves and in their abilities to change their lives for the better.

At present, Apnalaya runs projects in the area of Health, Education & Empowermentof women. The area of work is Shivaji Nagar, Govandi, with communities around the dumping ground: Rafi Nagar, Baba Nagar, Shanti Nagar, Padma Nagar and Chickalwadi. Other centres are located in Chikuwadi in Mankhurd, Wadaripadda in Malad, and Datta Mandir and Jaiphalwadi in Tardeo.

Website: www.apnalaya.org