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New beginnings
A Celebration of Dignity, Belonging, and New Beginnings Community Wedding Ceremony | 15 December 2025 True social change begins when we choose inclusion over indifference. Many individuals who are orphaned or socially excluded are denied not just opportunities, but also the simple human right to companionship and family life. Keeping this belief at the heart of its work, Snehalaya organized a community wedding ceremony for orphaned and destitute couples, creating a moment of
Jan 72 min read


Medical appeal
Everyone was shocked when 16-year-old Shobha (name changed) was rescued from a hospital in Ahiliyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar) District....
Aug 17, 20252 min read


Annual Pune meet
On a vibrant day at the Govardhan Mangal Hall, Pune, our Snehadhar Pune team brought together an inspiring gathering of around 300...
Nov 27, 20243 min read


360 Bangkok Views
At the start of September, our Fundraising Director, Dr Priti Bhombe, was one of a few invited to attend a two-day workshop in Bangkok,...
Oct 3, 20233 min read


We are top three!
We are beyond excited to announce that our Snehalaya English Medium Schoolis a Top Three finalist in the World’s Best School Prizes for...
Sep 13, 20233 min read


In the driver's seat
Sanju was just four years old when he was transferred to Snehalaya from an orphanage in Sangli. As there were no records of his birth or...
Sep 5, 20232 min read


Health for all
May was a happening month for our Caring Friends Hospital and Research Centre as we inaugurated three new facilities for patients. To...
Jun 9, 20232 min read


A mother's eyes
Savita came to Snehalaya in 2006, after separating from her husband. From day one, she looked out for the children living in our shelter...
May 11, 20232 min read


Women's health
According to the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Global Gender Gap Report, India now ranks 140th out of 156 nations in terms of gender...
May 8, 20231 min read


First cataract surgeries
Last month we reported on the inauguration of the Sumati Phadnis Eye Surgery Department at our Caring Friends Hospital. One of the...
Apr 17, 20231 min read


Five brides
The highlight of our AIDS Week activities saw more than 250 brides and grooms registered for our annual matrimonial meet on 2 December,...
Jan 17, 20231 min read


Home with a heart
Ten years ago, a distraught mother came to Snehalaya Rehabilitation Center with her malnourished child, saying: "My husband has died of...
May 1, 20222 min read


World Aids Week
01/12/2021 - World AIDS Day, Maliwada Bus Stand, Ahmednagar, a tribute to those who have died from HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day was first...
Jan 9, 20227 min read


Special bonds
Savita comes from a troubled past, ill-treated by her near and dear ones. Facing so much abuse often led her to suicidal thoughts, and...
Jan 2, 20223 min read


Finding harmony in art
Harshal is a 17-year-old orphan who came to live at Snehalaya when she was five years old. She is an incredibly talented artist and...
Aug 6, 20213 min read
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