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Ending the Cycle, Starting the Change.

Apne Aap Women's Collective, AAWC, empowers women and girls in red-light districts of Mumbai and Navi-Mumbai.

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Every woman has a name. Every girl has a dream.
Deep within the margins of exploitation, we provide the space for both to be found.

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What We Do

Our Legacy of Care

For over 25 years, we have partnered with women and children in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai’s red-light districts to break the cycle of intergenerational trafficking. Through education, healthcare, and consistent support, we work together to rewrite the future with dignity.

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How We Walk Together

Two paths, one goal:
Empowerment

The Umeed Program (18+)

Building a life of choice

Umeed works with adult women to support physical wellbeing, mental health, financial independence, education, and skill development so they can exit prostitution permanently and regain control of their lives.

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The Udaan Program (5-18)

Breaking the cycle, together

Udaan supports young girl and daughters through education, healthcare, safe housing, and personal development so they can grow up with choices beyond their immediate surroundings.

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Empowering communities
through impact

4,000

Women Supported

Through healthcare, literacy, training, documentation and other livelihood support.

1,000

Children Impacted

Providing access to quality education, learning materials, and mentorship.

700+

Women Empowered

Training programs in tailoring, handicrafts, and other livelihood skills.

Stories
of transformation

Stories of transformation showcasing

Aligning with the UN Sustainable
Development Goals

1. No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Good Health
4. Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Quality Education
5. Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Gender Equality
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Economic growth
10. Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Reduced Inequalities
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Stay connected with our community. Receive updates on our programs, success stories, and ways you can help us rewrite futures.

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Your support helps us provide the resources,
healthcare and education needed for a life of dignity.
Together, we can break the cycle.

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Whether you’re learning, supporting, or considering partnership, there’s space to engage in ways that are respectful and meaningful.