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.

Partnership and participation are thus the key to all of Apnalaya’s activities.  From identification of needs and problems, to planning and execution of projects, local people are involved at every stage.

The main area of work is Shivaji Nagar, Govandi, with communities around the dumping ground: Rafi Nagar, Shanti Nagar, Padma Nagar and Indira Nagar.

Apnalaya complies with the norms for accountabilty, transparency and good governance within the voluntary sector laid down by Credibility Alliance.

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