And Building New Beginnings
At Maher, we are more than a shelter. We are a family and a community where people facing difficult circumstances can find care, dignity and support.
Through safe homes, education, healthcare, skills and opportunities for self-reliance, we walk alongside people as they rebuild their lives and look toward a brighter future.
Founder & Director, Maher
in lives changed.
opportunity and new beginnings.
WHAT MAHER DOES
Care that creates
possibility.
income, confidence and independence.
WHAT WE DO
Creating opportunities that last beyond today.
Safe Spaces
Homes where women and children can live with dignity, security and the freedom to heal at their own pace.
Education
Learning that builds confidence — from a child’s first classroom to skills that open long-term opportunities.
Self-Reliance
Vocational training and livelihood support that help individuals shape their own independent futures.
Community Development
Working alongside communities to create change that is shared, sustainable and locally rooted.
Awareness
Building awareness around dignity, rights and social wellbeing — in villages, schools and institutions.
Care & Support
Practical and emotional support — counselling, healthcare and guidance — wherever it is needed most.
A Story From Maher
Sometimes a new beginning starts with simply being welcomed.
Behind every door at Maher is a story of arrival — of someone who had run out of places to go, finding one place that would not turn them away. These stories are not about rescue. They are about what becomes possible when a person is finally safe.
WHERE WE WORK
Across communities, across lives.
From Maharashtra to Kerala, Jharkhand, Karnataka and beyond, Maher works alongside communities to create safe spaces, opportunity and self-reliance.
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Love is Our Religion
love is our religion
“No matter who we are,
we walk together towards wholeness”
Received more than 367 National and International Awards
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.
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.
