Uplifting women through
education and empowerment

Empowering women in Kamathipura with dignity, education, and opportunity.

Real life changed,
by your support

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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What 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

3,000

Women Empowered

Skill development programs to help them become independent.

1,500

Children Educated

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

782+

Vocational Skills

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

Real impact- stories
of resilience

Udaan

Anita’s Journey to Independence

"I used to think my fate was sealed within these narrow lanes. AAWC showed me that my hands could build a different future."

Anita joined our vocational training program three years ago. Today, she runs a small tailoring collective, employing five other women from her community.

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Udaan

Anita’s Journey to Independence

"I used to think my fate was sealed within these narrow lanes. AAWC showed me that my hands could build a different future."

Anita joined our vocational training program three years ago. Today, she runs a small tailoring collective, employing five other women from her community.

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Aligning with the UN Sustainable
Development Goals

1. No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

2. Zero Hunger

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

3. Good Health and Well being

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

4. Quality Education

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

5. Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

10. Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inquality within and among countries.

Trust & Recognition

Our community of support

2025 – Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar Samman, Kamala Power Women

2024 – Indian Social Impact Awards

Rotary Club of Bombay Juhu Beach Awards 2024

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the Movement

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

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Uplifting women through
education and empowerment

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Creating a world where every woman and child has the right to live with dignity, freedom, and hope.

Our Legacy of Care