Asha Kiran

Asha Kiran, run by the Maharashtra State Women’s Council, is a day-care and learning centre for street children, located adjacent to Asha Sadan in Umerkhadi Jail, Mumbai. It offers a safe, nurturing environment for nearly 100 children each day-many from vulnerable backgrounds who would otherwise be on the streets, exposed to neglect and exploitation.

The centre provides basic education, vocational training, nutritious meals, health and hygiene awareness, and emotional support. Children begin their day with a bath, prayer, snack, and exercise, followed by group discussions, informal classes, lunch, outdoor play, and later, formal education. Those ready for school are enrolled and given extra coaching.

Asha Kiran also offers a night shelter to about 25 young girls who come from unsafe home environments. These girls attend schools or colleges during the day and return to the centre at night, ensuring their safety and continuity in education.

The centre is staffed by a counsellor, an administrator, a superintendent, teachers, supervisors, and support staff. Together, they work to integrate these children into mainstream society through education, life skills, and care-giving them the chance to grow with dignity and hope.

Our Team

Dr. (Mrs.) Abha Mehta

Chairperson

Mrs. Rakhee Makharia

Vice Chairperson

Mrs. Seema Mittal

Hon. Secretary

Ms. Neha Shah

Member Incharge of Accounts

How You Can Help?

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Thank you for choosing to support us. Asha Kiran has begun to scratch the surface and make a difference to the lives of a few street children who are desperately in need of our attention and our time. Millions, however, need it. Donations to Asha Kiran will be used to expand existing facilities and employ several more caregivers, educators and administrators who can broaden the scope of the Project and provide care and education to many more street children in the city.
Donations may be made through cheque / demand draft or credit cards / debit cards and online bank transfers

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