Transforming Lives Through
Community Action
Building sustainable solutions for urban communities through education, health, and
empowerment.
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Breaking the Cycle of Urban Poverty in MUMBAI
India's Undisputed Economic Powerhouse!
Mumbai’s urban slums are home to millions who contribute significantly to the city’s economy yet face persistent poverty and inadequate living conditions. Lack of access to basics like clean water, sanitation, healthcare, education, and sustainable livelihoods keeps them trapped in a cycle of marginalization.
THE URBAN POOR – Mumbai’s Most Valuable (and Vulnerable) Asset
- 12.5 million workers, with a 72% workforce participation rate (vs. India's 55%)
- Including 5 million informal workers who form the Backbone of key sectors, are fuelling this growth.
Can you imagine a Mumbai without them? And yet……
1 in 3 children under five years old in urban slums is undernourished. (UNICEF India)
Over 50% of slum households lack access to clean drinking water. (Census of India, 2011)
Only 36% of slum residents have access to government healthcare facilities. (NSSO)
Unemployment rates remain disproportionately high, especially among women and youth inspite of it being 68% of Mumbai’s workforce.
Mumbai cannot grow unless we grow together!
Without urgent intervention, this deprivation will deepen by 2030. But with support from individuals like you, Apnalaya is working to change this reality.
How We Make a Difference
We focus on improving the overall Quality of Life
Healthy Food
We help local nonprofits access the funding, tools, training, and support they need to become more.
Healthy Food
We help local nonprofits access the funding, tools, training, and support they need to become more.
Healthy Food
We help local nonprofits access the funding, tools, training, and support they need to become more.
We do this through a three-pronged approach:
- Enable access to essential services.
- Empower communities to advocate for themselves.
- Ensure civic entitlements through government collaboration.
Our Interventions
Real Change, Real Impact
Healthier mothers, safer deliveries – 98% of high-risk pregnancies now receive essential care.
Childhood malnutrition is declining, ensuring a healthier future.
More women and youth are entering the workforce, breaking the cycle of poverty.
Thousands have gained access to clean water, sanitation, and civic entitlements.
Real Change, Real Impact
Volunteer
Teach, mentor, or advocate for better services.
Donate
Help provide healthcare, education, and livelihoods.
Raise Awareness
Amplify voices, drive change.
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