"Every child & woman has the right to lead a life, free from discrimination, inequality and exploitation. This is the key to our nation building" Dr Girish Kulkarni founder of Snehalaya. Snehalaya means 'Home of Love' and its just that for many marginalised women and children in Maharashtra, India, who have no one else to turn to. The goal is simple to combat poverty and exploitation of all people adversely affected by the commercial sex industry in India. To strive for the basic human rights of its clients through offering pathfinding and practical support methods. To continue to provide rescue, shelter and care for their vulnerable clients to find their way to ... read more "Every child & woman has the right to lead a life, free from discrimination, inequality and exploitation. This is the key to our nation building" Dr Girish Kulkarni founder of Snehalaya. Snehalaya means 'Home of Love' and its just that for many marginalised women and children in Maharashtra, India, who have no one else to turn to. The goal is simple to combat poverty and exploitation of all people adversely affected by the commercial sex industry in India. To strive for the basic human rights of its clients through offering pathfinding and practical support methods. To continue to provide rescue, shelter and care for their vulnerable clients to find their way to a better empowered life. Snehalaya also is dedicated to giving support and operating without any religious or political agenda.
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By Dr Girish Kulkarni | Founder
Thank you for your support of one of our most marginalized communities. HIV/AIDS is still hugely stigmatised which prevents many from coming forward for testing and treatment. By standing with us you... Read the full report ›By Dr Girish Kulkarni | Founder
Happy new year and thank you for everything you do for us and our children. The Christmas holidays are a great time at Snehalaya as we welcome visitors and volunteers from across the globe to our... Read the full report ›By Dr Girish Kulkarni | Founder
We hope you are enjoying a festive break wherever you are in the World and would like to wish you all the best for 2026. Here in Maharashtra, we are still buzzing from all the excitement of this... Read the full report ›