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

We are pleased to inform you that Maher has been granted special consultative status with the United Nations at Geneva. This is a special note of recognition.

Latest Updates

Our community is always evolving

🌍🌿 World Environment Day Cleanliness Drive 🌿🌍 On the occasion of World Environment Day, Maher, Vatsalyadham, and the Manjari Khurd Gram Panchayat jointly organized a cleanliness drive in the Manjari BAIF Company area. 💚 The accumulated garbage was completely cleared, and awareness about cleanliness and environmental responsibility was spread through posters and banners. 🧹♻️ A heartfelt thank you to Sagar Undre for his valuable support in providing a garbage vehicle, gloves, masks, breakfast, and drinking water for all participants. 🙏✨ Together, we can build a cleaner, greener, and healthier future for everyone. 🌱🌍 #worldenvironmentday #cleanlinessdrive #gogreen #environmentalawareness #maher #maherfamily #vatsalyadham #cleanandgreen #togetherforchange #hopeandhealing 🌿♻️
🌞✨ Summer Camp at Maher Shanti Nivas, Selu Ghorad ✨🌞 A four-day summer camp was successfully organized at Maher Shanti Nivas, bringing together 75 children from the Selu area, including Ghorad, Joshi Nagar, and Kothiwada. 💛 The camp was filled with fun, learning, and creativity. Children participated in various games and activities designed to promote good habits, environmental awareness, teamwork, and intellectual development. 🎨🌱 Highlights of the camp included: 🎭 Dance and costume activities 🎶 Music sessions 🎨 Drawing competitions 🪑 Chair games and other fun activities On the final day, all the children were honored with prizes for their enthusiastic participation. Special awards were also presented to outstanding participants, recognizing their enthusiasm, leadership, and positive spirit. 🏆✨ The camp provided a joyful platform for children to discover their talents, build confidence, make new friends, and create lasting memories. It was a wonderful celebration of learning, creativity, and childhood. 🌈💫 #maher #summercamp #childrenfirst #learningandfun #talentdevelopment #maherashram #maherashramindia #maherngo #mahermotherhome #happychildren #hopeandhealing #maherfamily #creatingmemories 🌞✨
📚🏆 A Proud Moment for Maher 🏆📚 We are delighted to share that Sai Indian Trust Association and Sita Trust honored our beloved Didi, Sister Lucy Kurien, and Maher during the release of the "Shauryagatha" book. 💛✨ This recognition is a tribute to the tireless efforts, compassion, and dedication shown in serving women, children, the elderly, and those in need. It inspires us to continue our journey of love, care, and hope for all. 🙏🌸 Heartfelt gratitude to the organizers for this honor and encouragement. #Maher #srlucykurien #shauryagatha #awardrecognition #proudmoment #maherfamily #servicewithlove #maherngo #maherashram #maherashramindia #hopeandhealing #makingadifference 📚✨
From the Streets to Safety — A Life Reunited 💛 Our team at Maher responded to a report of an elderly man found in a neglected and helpless condition near Koregaon Park. He was immediately brought to our center for care, medical attention, and rehabilitation. During recovery, he shared details about his past and his family. With persistent follow-up and compassionate efforts, our team successfully traced his relatives and coordinated his safe return home. Today, we are happy to share that he has been reunited with his family and permanently resettled. The family expressed deep gratitude for the care, support, and love extended during this journey. This reunion reminds us that timely help, kindness, and collective effort can truly transform lives. If you see someone in need, please reach out—together we can make a real difference. #maher #rescueandreunion #hopeandhealing #compassioninaction #maherfamily #makeadifference #maherngo #maherashramindia #maherashram #mahermotherhome

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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

See how you can get involved and help us make a difference in the world. Volunteer, donate, fundraise or subscribe to make a change.

 

Change a life today

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