Who we are

In the heart of every woman, man and child is hunger for home. Not just for food and a place to sleep, but for safety and community. Most importantly: for love. At the Maher, 30 km from Pune in the village of Koregaon Bhima, we are much more than a home for women, men, and children from difficult and desperate circumstances.

We are a family, where love guides us all as we grow and expand year after year. Take a look around and if you have any questions, contact us via the menu above!

Work Map Maher

love is our religion

“No matter who we are,

we walk together towards wholeness”

Achievements

Received more than 367 National and International Awards

Nari Shakti

Received Nari Shakti Purskar 2015 by former honorable President of India

Vaneeta Women of the year

Received Women of the year award 2016

Jamnalal Bajaj award

Jamnalal Bajaj award 2021

His Holiness Pope Francis

Blessings from His Holiness Pope Francis

Latest Updates

Our community is always evolving

🎉📚 Proud Moment at Maher! 📚🎉 We are delighted to share that all 47 of our 12th standard students have successfully passed their board exams with good marks! 🌟 Heartiest congratulations to all our dear children for their hard work, dedication, and determination. A heartfelt thank you to our beloved Didi, Sister Lucy Kurien, and the dedicated staff of Maher for their constant guidance, love, and encouragement throughout this journey. 💛 Wishing our students a bright and successful future ahead! ✨ #maher #proudmoment #boardexamsuccess #congratulations🎉🎉 #educationmatters #brightfuture #maherashram #mahermotherhome #maherngo #maherashramindia
🌞✨ Joyful Summer Camp at Maher Shirur – Learning, Fun & Smiles! ✨🌞 A Summer Camp was held from 27 April to 02 May 2026 for children from Pardhi, Bhill, and Perne Phata at Maher Shirur, where 35 children participated with great enthusiasm. 💛 The camp began with an inspiring inauguration and concluded with prize distribution celebrating the children’s achievements. 🏆🎉 ⚽ Fun games like cricket, chess, musical chairs, and lemon-and-spoon race kept everyone active and happy. 🎬 The children also enjoyed a movie outing and a memorable visit to Morachi Chincholi Water Park. 💦🌈 📚 Value sessions on safety, gratitude, family values, anger management, and positive habits helped children learn important life skills. The camp became a joyful and enriching experience filled with learning, confidence, and beautiful memories. ✨ #maher #summercamp #childrenfirst #learningandfun #lifeskills #happymemories #hopeandhealing #maherashramindia #maherashram @maher.mothershome
🌸✨ Aari Work Training Completed at Choufula ✨🌸 A one-month Aari Work Training Program was successfully completed at Choufula, where 16 women participants learned beautiful embroidery skills with great enthusiasm and dedication. 🧵💛 This training helped the women enhance their creativity, confidence, and opened new opportunities for self-reliance and livelihood. We are proud of their hard work and commitment to learning new skills. Organized with love by Maher 💫 #maher #ᴡᴏᴍᴇɴᴇᴍᴘᴏᴡᴇʀᴍᴇɴᴛ #maherashram #maherashramindia #mahermotherhome #maherngo #skilldevelopment #aariwork #selfreliance #communitysupport #hopeandhealing
✨🙏 Foot-Washing Ceremony at Karnataka Center 🙏✨ In a moving gesture of love and gratitude, Sister Lucy Kurien washed the feet of our staff and caregivers — honoring their tireless service to destitute women and children. 💛 This powerful act reminded us that true leadership is rooted in humility, respect, and compassion. 🌸 #maher #servicewithlove #gratitudepractice #humility #compassion #mahermotherhome #maherashramindia #maherfamily #hopeandhealing #maherngo #maherashram

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ANNUAL REPORT

We have truly had our best year yet. As we look back at the last 12 months we are amazed at the incredible progress, projects and events that we have been blessed to be a part of. We are excited to share our latest report with you, we hope it will help give a glimpse of that work that our donors are supporting.

Progress Reports

Read stories of the progress we have made in the last 12 months. We think you will be amazed at what has happened here.

Financial Data

Transparency is important to us. Learn where our money comes from and how we use it to change lives here in India.

 

Call To Action

See how you can get involved and help us make a difference in the world. Volunteer, donate, fundraise or subscribe to make a change.

 

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