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

Many people who visit Snehalaya for the first time are deeply moved by the realities they witness and the work being done across our projects. Every guest and volunteer is guided through our initiatives by project managers who share honest and comprehensive insights. Our aim is never to shock, but to help people understand the challenges faced by those we support. For many, it is an experience that stays with them long after they leave. Philip Byrne from Ireland first visited

Let us begin. Let us do at least a small act. In April, a team of four from US-based BitterSweet Monthly visited Snehalaya to research a...