Founded by Sister Lucy Kurien in 1997, Maher is an interfaith NGO in Pune with centres in Ranchi, Ratnagiri and Ernakulam. The objective of the organisation is to provide shelter and support to destitute adults and children. In 2015, Sister Lucy, was awarded the Nari Shakti National Award on 08 March, 2015 at Rashtrapathi Bhavan, by the President of India.
Maher's activities are grouped into different projects - the three main projects include:
Mamtadham - Under this project, Maher runs homes for destitute women. Maher imparts courses in different handicrafts in order to make them self-dependent. Many women are later employed by Maher to help in various projects.
Kishoredham - This is a project for Maher's orphans and children from broken homes. In each home there are 20-25 children and two house mothers. The children are sent to school where the NGO conducts dance, sports and musical activities.
Vatsalyadham - A home for mentally challenged women, Maher conducts various activities from listening to music, playing simple games to medical therapy. The NGO walks the extra mile to find out the address of these patients and if it is found to be safe, patients are re-united with their families.
For more information about Maher, please visit http://www.maherashram.org
For its outstanding work, Maher deserves a Standing Ovation!
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