About NGO

Snehalaya means ‘Home of Love’, and was founded in 1989 to provide support for women, children, and LGBT communities, who have been affected by HIV and AIDS, trafficking, sexual violence, and poverty. We operate in Ahmednagar, a town and district in the agricultural region of Maharashtra, India, and provide services to over 15,000 beneficiaries annually. We are more than an NGO, we are a strong and passionate family, united in the belief that no one should stand alone. Many of our staff first came to us as beneficiaries to use our services. We understand that resilience – the desire to survive – is an extraordinary force. A sense of belonging and compassion can nurture even the most destitute and fragile people to not just survive but to thrive in life. We welcome everyone with an open heart and without prejudice. To develop the awareness and capabilities of individuals who have been deprived of their fundamental rights as a result of the inequalities that exist in our society. To provide rescue, rights, and rehabilitative services to the communities in most need. To offer a safe exit point to women and their children trapped in the crippling cycle of poverty and abuse.