This World NGO Day, let’s celebrate the incredible impact of grassroot organisations shaping Mumbai’s future! Observed annually on February 27, this day recognises NGOs’ vital role in driving change.
With 2025’s theme, “Empowering Grassroots Movements for a Sustainable Future,” we are highlighting seven Mumbai-based NGOs dedicated to education, women’s empowerment, hunger relief, community upliftment and more. Here’s how they’re making a difference!
SNEHA Foundation
SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action), founded in 1999 by Dr. Armida Fernandez, is a leading Mumbai-based NGO improving health in slum communities. Focusing on maternal, new born, child, and adolescent health, it collaborates with public health systems to tackle malnutrition and preterm births. SNEHA has directly helped over 400,000 women and children, impacting 1.68 million people.
Contact No- +91 9920199188
Where- Behind Building No. 11, BMC Colony, Linking Road Extension, Shastri Nagar, Santacruz West
Smile Foundation
Smile Foundation, established in 2002, is a leading NGO in Mumbai focused on child welfare and empowerment. It runs educational programs for marginalised children, and offers vocational training, health camps, and financial support for critical conditions. The foundation also promotes child rights, women’s empowerment, and provides disaster relief, making a significant impact on thousands of families across India.
Contact No- 022 2610 4106
Where- 101, First Floor Gladdiola Above Kotak Bank, Hanuman Road, Vile Parle East
Samvad
Established in 2002, Samvad is a prominent NGO in Mumbai focused on community development and social welfare. It empowers marginalised communities through education, health camps, women’s empowerment, vocational training, and advocacy for social change. Samvad also supports infrastructure projects and self-help groups, improving access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for many.
Contact No- 98208 56324, 95949 72342
Where- 308, 3rd floor, Shahaji Raje Marg, Vishnu Prasad Society, Navpada, Vile Parle East, Vile Parle
Light of Life Trust
Founded in 2002, the organisation aims to uplift underprivileged communities through various initiatives. Project Anando supports school dropouts by reintegrating them into education and providing skills for societal growth. Project Jagruti focuses on rural development, offering skill training, healthcare, and environmental conservation to enhance the livelihoods and well-being of disadvantaged individuals.
Contact No- +91-22-68327122
Where- ONE BKC, C-Wing, C – 66, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex
Khaana Chahiye Foundation
Founded in 2020 during the Covid-19 crisis, Khaana Chahiye Foundation combats hunger in Mumbai through relief efforts and advocacy. The NGO provides food, and essentials, and runs community kitchens for vulnerable populations. Its Hunger Map Project identifies hunger hotspots, working with the government and civil society to improve the food distribution system and revitalise local economies.
Contact- contact@khaanachahiye.com
Where- 301, Shivam – A, BBCI RLY EMP, CHS CTS, 349/6 IRLA Vile Parle West
Mahila Ekta Sangh
Founded by social worker Geeta Patel on November 1, 2010, Mahila Ekta Sangh is a transformative NGO dedicated to uplifting marginalised communities in urban slums. The organisation focuses on children’s education, women’s empowerment, and community development. Through its various programmes, Mahila Ekta Sangh strives to create better opportunities for individuals, fostering unity and progress.
Contact- +91 8850408435, 8850436089
Where- New Safalya Building No 1, Bandra East
Bigger Than Life
Bigger Than Life, a registered NGO, is a movement started by passionate individuals aiming to create extraordinary opportunities for underprivileged children in Mumbai. Founded in April 2011, it was inspired by an encounter with homeless children at Carter Road. The initiative offers activities like arts, sports, and life skills, fostering trust and helping children from slums discover their talents.
Contact- +91 9892009299
Where- Rahivasi Seva Mandal, Worli Sea Link, Mount Mary, Bandra West, Bandstand, Mumbai
