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

🌸✨ Maher’s 29th Foundation Day Celebrated with Great Enthusiasm at Ratnagiri ✨🌸 Maher’s 29th Foundation Day was joyfully celebrated in Ratnagiri with great enthusiasm and pride. 💛 On this special occasion, the Maher Sahityaratna Award 2026 (State Level) was presented at the hands of distinguished dignitaries, honoring excellence in literature and social contribution. 📚🏆 Around 30 award-winning litterateurs from across Maharashtra graced the program, making the celebration truly meaningful and inspiring. The gathering reflected Maher’s continued commitment to promoting culture, values, and social awareness through literature and community engagement. 🌿✨ #maher #maherfamily #maherfoundationday #Maher29Years #MaherSahityaratnaAward #ratnagiri #LiteratureAndService #maherashramindia #mahermotherhome #maherngo
🌸✨ International Women’s Day Celebration at Maher ✨🌸 International Women’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Maher centers in Kolkata, Ratnagiri, Vatsalyadham, Jharkhand, and Vadu. The presence of women from various Self-Help Groups (SHGs) made the occasion even more meaningful and inspiring. 💜 The program was graced by several distinguished women dignitaries, including a Panchayat Samiti member, the woman Sarpanch of the Gram Panchayat, a bank manager, women officers who have made remarkable contributions in the police department, and other respected women from the community. During the event, women who have achieved success in different fields were felicitated and appreciated for their dedication and hard work. Inspiring women from Self-Help Groups as well as women associated with the Maher organization were honored for their achievements and valuable contributions to society. 🌼 The program concluded with the distribution of gifts and refreshments to all the women present, bringing the celebration to a joyful and memorable end. The day truly celebrated the strength, courage, and achievements of women. 💛✨ #i̇nternationalwomensday #ᴡᴏᴍᴇɴᴇᴍᴘᴏᴡᴇʀᴍᴇɴᴛ #maherfamily #maherashramindia #mahermotherhome #selfhelpgroups #celebratingwomen #respectandequality #maher #strongertogether #maherngo 🌸#maherashram
🌸🎨 Holi Celebration & Prayer at All Maher Centers 🎨🌸 The festival of colors, Holi, was celebrated with joy, unity, and prayer across all Maher centers. 💛✨ Children, women, and residents came together to offer prayers for peace, happiness, and harmony, followed by joyful celebrations filled with colors, smiles, and togetherness. 🌈🙏 The occasion reminded everyone of love, forgiveness, and the beauty of living as one family beyond all differences. May the colors of Holi bring hope, positivity, and new beginnings into every life. 🌿✨ #holicelebration #festivalofcolors #maherfamily #togetherinjoy #prayerandpeace #maherashramindia #mahermotherhome #maher #hopeandhealing #celebratingtogether
🎉🚩 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Celebration at Maher 🚩🎉 On the inspiring occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, all Maher centers celebrated with great pride and enthusiasm. 🌼✨ The day began with prayer and tribute, remembering the bravery, vision, and leadership of the great Maratha warrior. Various competitions were organized across all centers, including: 🎤 Speech Competition 🎨 Drawing Competition 🏏 Cricket Competition 🏆 And many other cultural and educational activities Children, women, and men actively participated and also shared the powerful thoughts and values of Shivaji Maharaj — courage, justice, self-respect, and love for the nation. 🇮🇳 The celebration was not only joyful but also meaningful, inspiring everyone to follow the path of strength, unity, and righteousness. Jai Bhavani! Jai Shivaji! 🚩 #maher #maherfamily #maherashram #maherashramindia #mahermotherhome #shivajimaharajjayanti #chhatrapatishivajimaharaj #inspirationquotes #courageandleadership

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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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