Saathi, registered in 1997, is a development organization in Mumbai (Bombay), India, committed to working with issues facing youth living on the streets and runaway or abandoned adolescent girls. Through 10 years' worth of work, an understanding has been built, recognizing the link between the child entering the city and the youth who has been on the streets for years. In response, Saathi expanded its work to meet these children as they arrive in the city in hopes of preventing them from entering life on the street and becoming accustomed to it. In a similar extension of the organization's experience and learning, education is taken to a local pavement community, especially to the girl children, with the intention of keeping them in intact families and providing the tools for a brighter future.

In addition to these grassroots projects, Saathi is part of the Quality Institutional Care and Alternatives for Children (QIC&AC) advocacy campaign, working for minimum standards of care for children in residential homes and seeking alternatives to institutional living.

What began as vocational training and income generation programs have grown into a bag-producing unit, a glass mosaic line (lifestyle products as well as fine art), and a camp facilitation outfit, all able to provide products and services for a growing list of clients.

Finally, Saathi believes in learning, sharing knowledge, and raising awareness. The organization does this through publications, internet, and even taking distribution of a feature film which conveys several issues beautifully.

We invite you to explore our work, see where we've been and where we're going, and catch up on what's new in the organization. If you would like to contribute in any way, we welcome your support. If you would like to send us a message, please write to info@saathi.org.

Saathi is registered under the Bombay Societies Registration Act and Section 80-G of the Income Tax Act.

Administrative Office is located at: Agripada Municipal School, Farooque Umarbhouy Lane, Mumbai Central (E), Mumbai, 400 011, INDIA.  
Tel: +91 (22) 2300 9117     Email: info@saathi.org