Empowering

The Urban Poor

Online Report launch!

Apnalaya is launching its study, “Disability in M East Ward: A Study of Prevalence, Access and Barriers” on 2nd December 2020.

Apnalaya undertook this unique, full-fledged research survey to arrive at a reliable number of People with Disabilities (PwD) among the slum communities of the M East Ward, with the hope that the final report would provide a foundation to advocate for better practices in the identification of, and provision of basic rights and services to PwD.

Apnalaya Works with the Urban Poor

Enabling access to basic services, healthcare, education and livelihoods, empowering them to help themselves and ensuring provision of civic entitlements through advocacy with the government.

Apnalaya Works with the Urban Poor

Enabling access to basic services, healthcare, education and livelihoods, empowering them to help themselves and ensuring provision of civic entitlements through advocacy with the government.

Enabling, Empowering, Ensuring.

Enabling, Empowering, Ensuring.

INDIA'S
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INDIA'S URBAN POOR

With the increase in urbanisation in India, the intergenerational deprivation, vulnerability, exclusion, and insecurity of the urban poor is on the rise – and will worsen by 2030.
The problems of the Urban Poor are like complex Puzzle we need to solve!

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The urban poor are devoid of civic amenities such as water, sanitation, electricity, and open spaces

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They lack access to healthcare, education and livelihood opportunities

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They struggle to survive under the constant threat of insecure livelihoods

The result? They are trapped in a vicious cycle of marginalisation.

Our Approach

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Individuals

Apnalaya helps individuals gain access to basic needs, necessary for
survival, including basic services (such as water, electricity, sanitation), healthcare,
education and opportunities for livelihood.

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Government

Apnalaya advocates the key issues of the urban poor to Government, providing consultation and liaison, building the capacity of government functionaries, collaborating with like-minded organisations, and creating awareness via the media, for improved provision of civic amenities and services.

Communities

Apnalaya empowers the community to help themselves, by imparting Civic Education, building a cadre of Community Volunteers, and organizing people into Civic Action Groups to engage with municipal authorities on issues of common concern.
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Individuals

Apnalaya helps individuals gain access to basic needs, necessary for
survival, including basic services (such as water, electricity, sanitation), healthcare,
education and opportunities for livelihood.

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Government

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Apnalaya advocates the key issues of the urban poor to Government, providing consultation and liaison, building the capacity of government functionaries, collaborating with like-minded organisations, and creating awareness via the media, for improved provision of civic amenities and services.

Communities

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Apnalaya empowers the community to help themselves, by imparting Civic Education, building a cadre of Community Volunteers, and organizing people into Civic Action Groups to engage with municipal authorities on issues of common concern.
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Apnalaya's Impact for the
Financial Year 22-23

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People reached by Apnalaya in 2022-23

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60.3% (476) of women joined the workforce for the first time

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32% of beneficiaries with disabilities have a disability certificate

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Families impacted through civic action

We Need Your Help

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Sponsor an Individual

Help support a child to escape malnutrition, a girl/boy pursue education, a woman start a micro-enterprise, or a person/child with disability to access health services

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Support the Community

Help households access basic amenities such as water, sanitation and electricity, empower mothers by supporting a Mother Support Group

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Support a Project

Help set up a Community Childcare Centre or Health Post; teach women tailoring or empower girls through the game of Kabbadi

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Make a General Donation

Help Apnalaya help the urban poor, by supporting our work in the most marginalised urban communities in India

We Need Your Help

A smiling woman in a pink shawl and patterned skirt participates in a group learning session with other women in traditional Indian clothing, inside a simple, informal setting.

Sponsor an Individual

Help support a child to escape malnutrition, a girl/boy pursue education, a woman start a micro-enterprise, or a person/child with disability to access health services

Women in traditional Indian attire engaged in a conversation in an urban environment, suggesting a community meeting or social gathering.

Support the Community

Help households access basic amenities such as water, sanitation and electricity, empower mothers by supporting a Mother Support Group

an image of apnalaya's volunteers

Support a Project

Help set up a Community Childcare Centre or Health Post; teach women tailoring or empower girls through the game of Kabbadi

People collecting materials amidst a rocky landscape under a hazy sky, indicating a resource gathering activity, possibly in a low-income or informal setting.

Make a General Donation

Help Apnalaya help the urban poor, by supporting our work in the most marginalised urban communities in India

Our Blog

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Mumbai Diary: They are the art and soul of the city

Praveen Singh, CEO, Apnalaya, speaks to Midday about Apnalaya’s event Yeh Bhi Hain Mumbai Meri Jaan. “We wish to tell all stakeholders, let us at least recognise these communities, treat them with respect and acknowledge their challenges. The idea is to make the city more inclusive towards more than half of its population.”

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Heatwaves: How women bear the brunt of extreme weather

From reduced productivity leading to lowered incomes, to dangerous indoor heat as a result of cramped conditions, extreme weather is taking its toll on women. In this Scroll article, Poornima Nair, Director, Health and Disability, Apnalaya, speaks about how when there is a moment of illness in the family, the burden falls on the woman.

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