Who we are

In the heart of every woman, man and child is hunger for home. Not just for food and a place to sleep, but for safety and community. Most importantly: for love. At the Maher, 30 km from Pune in the village of Koregaon Bhima, we are much more than a home for women, men, and children from difficult and desperate circumstances.

We are a family, where love guides us all as we grow and expand year after year. Take a look around and if you have any questions, contact us via the menu above!

Work Map Maher

love is our religion

“No matter who we are,

we walk together towards wholeness”

Achievements

Received more than 367 National and International Awards

Nari Shakti

Received Nari Shakti Purskar 2015 by former honorable President of India

Vaneeta Women of the year

Received Women of the year award 2016

Jamnalal Bajaj award

Jamnalal Bajaj award 2021

His Holiness Pope Francis

Blessings from His Holiness Pope Francis

Latest Updates

Our community is always evolving

🌼✨ Guru Nanak Jayanti Celebrated at Maher ✨🌼 On the sacred occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the Maher family came together across all our centers for special prayers and heartfelt remembrance of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s timeless teachings. 🙏🕊️ His message of equality, compassion, humility, and selfless service continues to inspire our mission every day — to love beyond boundaries and to serve all with humanity. 💛🌍 May Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s blessings fill every heart with peace, wisdom, and harmony. 🌸✨ #gurunanakjayanti #maherfamily #maherashram #mahermothershome #maherashramindia #peaceandharmony #teachingsofgurunanak #compassioninaction #hopeandhealing #communityprayer #Maher #maherngo
🌼🤝 Staff Meeting at Maher Swagat 🤝🌼 All Pune staff members came together at Maher Swagat for a fruitful and inspiring planning meeting. 🌸 Our beloved Didi guided us with her wisdom and encouragement, reminding us of Maher’s mission of compassion and unity. 💛 The meeting also included heartfelt appreciation for the dedicated work of all our staff who continue to serve with joy and commitment. 🌿✨ Together, we move forward — hand in hand, heart to heart — for a brighter tomorrow. 💫 #maherngo #communityaction #makingadifference #maher #maherashram #ᴡᴏᴍᴇɴᴇᴍᴘᴏᴡᴇʀᴍᴇɴᴛ #everychildmatters #maherashramindia #mahermotherhome #maherfamily #mahermothershome #maherindia #staffmeeting #teammaher #servicewithlove #communitywork #togetherwecan #InspirationFromDidi
🌸💫 A New Chapter of Strength — Pushpa Tai’s Journey at Maher 💫🌸 70-year-old Pushpa Tai had been admitted to Sassoon Hospital for two months with no close relatives to care for her. Seeing her situation, the hospital superintendent, Mr. Kamble, reached out to Maher, and she was lovingly welcomed into our Old Age Home. When Pushpa Tai arrived, she was completely dependent on a wheelchair — unable to stand or move on her own. Our caring staff took her under their wings, ensuring she received regular medication, physiotherapy, massages, and daily encouragement to regain her strength. 🌿✨ Slowly, her determination began to shine. From a wheelchair, she progressed to walking with a walker, and today she moves confidently around the premises using just a walking stick. 🙌 Now, Pushpa Tai manages all her personal work independently. Her radiant smile and newfound energy inspire everyone around her. 💛 At Maher, we believe that love, care, and compassion can bring new life to those who have lost hope — and Pushpa Tai’s recovery is a beautiful reminder of that truth. 🌸 #maherfamily #maheroldagehome #maherashram #healingwithlove #elderlycare #maherngo #journeyofhope #inspiringstories #faithandcompassion #hopeliveshere #maherashram #MaherMotherHome #Maher #MaherAshramIndia
🌸💫 A Journey from Pain to Healing — A Story of Strength and Hope 💫🌸 When Jyoti (name changed) was brought to Maher’s Priyata Project through the kind support of the Wagholi Police, her condition was very fragile. 💔 Due to a recent accident, she had lost her memory, could barely speak, and needed a wheelchair for movement. Under the loving care of our staff, she began receiving medical treatment, counseling, and physiotherapy. Slowly but surely, small miracles began to unfold. 🌿✨ As her health improved, Jyoti began to recall fragments of her life — she shared that she had once worked as a school principal in Shirur. Her son, who lived in Hyderabad, was soon contacted by Maher. When he came to meet his mother, it was a deeply emotional reunion filled with tears, gratitude, and love. 💛 With continuous care, therapy, and encouragement from our Maher family, Jyoti’s transformation was remarkable. From a wheelchair to a walker, then to a simple cane — and finally, she began walking confidently on her own. 🙌🌸 She rediscovered her joy in reading and painting, participating actively in daily programs. Her determination and positivity inspired everyone around her. After witnessing her recovery, her son decided to take her home, confident and happy to see his mother smiling again. On that beautiful day, Jyoti left Maher’s Priyata Project, not just healed in body — but renewed in spirit. 🌺 Before leaving, Jyoti and her family expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Maher team for giving her a new chance at life — for being her family when she needed one most. ❤️ At Maher, every story like Jyoti’s reminds us why we serve — because love, care, and faith can truly heal lives. 🙏🌸 #maherfamily #maherashram #maherashramindia #mahermotherhome #maherngo #hopeandhealing #JourneyOfRecovery #faithandlove #everylifematters #healingwithlove #ᴡᴏᴍᴇɴᴇᴍᴘᴏᴡᴇʀᴍᴇɴᴛ #communitycare #makingadifference

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ANNUAL REPORT

We have truly had our best year yet. As we look back at the last 12 months we are amazed at the incredible progress, projects and events that we have been blessed to be a part of. We are excited to share our latest report with you, we hope it will help give a glimpse of that work that our donors are supporting.

Progress Reports

Read stories of the progress we have made in the last 12 months. We think you will be amazed at what has happened here.

Financial Data

Transparency is important to us. Learn where our money comes from and how we use it to change lives here in India.

 

Call To Action

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