As a hub for a large Indian community in the UK, including many natives of Ahilyanagar, our Snehalaya UK team has been actively promoting our work in the historic city. This is largely thanks to our trustees who live there, particularly Sarah who originally visited Snehalaya as a student volunteer, and whose commitment to our projects, especially our school, continues to make a lasting impact. Last year, our Founder Girish, Secretary, Priti and Executive Director, Anil, furth

We have been working to end prostitution since 1989 and as a direct result, there are no underage girls or second generation sex workers in our district brothels. This is due to our 20+ projects addressing the root causes that exploit women and children into the trade. In 2015, we received three years support from Malala Fund to promote girls education and believed in the cause so much as part of our core purpose we have continued to advocate for girls to stay in school. On w

There have been many books and news articles published about our Founder, Dr Girish Kulkarni and his incredible journey in starting our Ahilyanagar-based organisation. The most recent, Up Against Darkness, by Medha Deshmukh Bhaskaran, (Sakal Publications, 2023), brilliantly captures the journey with intensive research and references as well as interviews with Girish, his wife Prajekta and many of the main players involved in Snehalaya’s success in empowering the most marginal

Launching Snehalaya Scents, a talc-free powder As part of her visits to India, our Snehalaya UK trustee, Caroline has always been concerned about the powder our women and children use. This is based on her personal experience of losing her friend Nicky to cancer which has been attributed to her lifelong use of talcum powder. Caroline explains why she is so passionate about finding alternatives for our residents and the wider Indian community. “Around May 2024, my good friend

Pedalling for Unity, Humanity, and Constitutional Values In a time when divisions based on caste, religion, language, region, gender, and ideology are widening, Snehalaya, along with like-minded organisations and citizens, once again chose the path of dialogue, unity, and compassion through the 11th Sadbhavana (Goodwill) Cycle Rally. The rally, carrying a strong message of social harmony and constitutional values, began on 31 December 2025 from the sacred precincts of Sachkha

A Voice for the Community Radio Nagar 90.4 FM Celebrates 15 Years of Community Voice and Connection Radio Nagar 90.4 FM, a strong pillar of Ahilyanagar’s social, cultural, and people-centric communication landscape, proudly celebrated its 15th anniversary on Tuesday, 13 January, with great enthusiasm and warmth. Run by Snehalaya, the city’s first community radio station has, over the past decade and a half, become a powerful platform amplifying the voices of every section of

Riding for Unity, Harmony, and Humanity Even as India continues to make material progress, deep social divisions based on caste, religion, language, and gender still challenge the country’s social fabric. Addressing this reality, our Sadbhavana Cycle Rally stands as a powerful effort to heal minds, build bridges, and strengthen social unity. The starting flag waved the cyclists off on December 31 from the sacred Sachkhand Hazur Sahib Gurudwara in Nanded, marking the beginning

When Administration and Society Join Hands We are one step further in our mission to end child marriage on our district of Ahiliyanagar...

We rely on cooperation from many other agencies to deliver our child protection services. one example is when a 17-year-old girl from...

Night Has Passed But Humanity Does Not Sleep Our former Childline project was recognised as the number one in the country thanks in part...

While boys are celebrated and encouraged in their education, for girls the situation can be a lot more challenging! Many are held back...

A Heart-Wrenching Case of Child Marriage and Domestic Violence In the village of Sonai, a family faced severe financial hardships due to...

Snehalaya UK was honoured to host our Founder, Dr Girish Kulkarni, Secretary, Dr Priti Bhombe, and Executive President, Anil Gawade for...

Stop the sale of tobacco near school premises! Students' firm demand To mark World Anti-Tobacco Day, students strongly demanded a ban on...

The Journey of A Mother and Her Children In the heart of a small village, a poignant story unfolded that highlights the resilience of the...

“Today I am a stubborn person fighting for education and freedom” Dr Girish Kulkarni, Founder, Snehalaya Women's Day is not just a...

"Youth who take action while introspecting & maintaining social awareness are the hope of tomorrow" Dr Vinay Koparkar, Snehalaya Pune...

Our Udaan project has a huge mission to end child marriage within Maharashtra by 2027. Despite our commitment and a proven track record...

We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Bapu and Vinoba National Service Awards awarded by Snehalaya to those making a...

We celebrated 10 years of Snehalaya UK in style during November. Joining our current Snehalaya UK board of 10 trustees at a series of...