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Bank Details

YWCA of Bombay
Name of Bank: UCO Bank
Branch: Nariman Point
A/c No. 03860100009540
IFS Code: UCBA0000529

Donation received are exempted under section 80 G of the Income Tax Act, 1961

YWCA of Bombay COVID-19 Relief Programme

The Covid-19 pandemic had caused havoc across the world. The city of Mumbai, home to people across different social milieus, in particular the various migrant communities saw some of the harshest realities and troubles cast upon them on account of the Covid-19 pandemic, leaving them devoid of access to basic food, shelter and healthcare. Lockdowns usually have dire implications across all stratas of society, however, the informal workforce, the women, and senior citizens in our society saw themselves hit hardest, especially in terms of their economic, social, physical and mental well- being.

With our firm resolve to serve our communities at this hour of crisis, we at YWCA of Bombay were at the frontline with our fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

From undertaking food- distribution drives and providing relief packages with daily necessities in various communities across Mumbai
To provide a secure, healthy and a safe space through our Shelter Homes to many vulnerable and destitute women especially at a time when the incidence of domestic- violence cases saw an exponential rise in the city on account of the lockdown.
To maximize our efforts to reach out to our beneficiaries, we have also partnered with various governmental and non-governmental organizations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in various relief works undertaken during this pandemic.

It also gives us immense satisfaction to have placed our in-house Nursing-Aid students across
hospitals in Mumbai as direct frontline warriors in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

You can also be the change!

Your donation will help YWCA of Bombay remain on the front lines of response and recovery, meeting the needs of the most vulnerable sections of society in particular the informal sector, women, children, and their families through direct relief work, capacity- building, skill development and training, advocacy, leadership, rehabilitation and collective impact through our members and partners with 800 families in various communities across Mumbai. Donate today!

Target beneficiaries-

Economically marginalized people of the community

Areas: Across various communities in Mumbai. These are the areas that we have been doing community work and have good rapport with the people living there. They have been our beneficiaries (through Balwadis, Study- centres, Youth groups, SHGs and Senior- citizens groups).

Project Implementation

Issues to be addressed

Food security: for informal sector and women – headed households.
Timely access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services- sanitary pads.
Staff to recognize signs of domestic violence.
Access to education and accessibility to internet.
Gender sensitisation – sharing of domestic tasks.
Care for senior citizens and disadvantaged through counselling and other social support.
Livelihood and skill development of Self Help Groups (SHG) and youth groups.
Promoting coordination between government agencies for better and prompt positive response.

Budget

Purchase of Materials for 800 families per month : Rs 2,500 x 800 nos = Rs20,00,000/-

Food groceries/ Hygiene material/ Awareness programmes per family= Rs 2000/-
Study material/ Stationery/ wifi connection per family = Rs 500/-

Requirement for three months Rs 60,00,000/- (Sixty lakhs only)

Your budget- friendly contribution of Rs 2500/- can help make a difference in many lives.

For more details’ kindly contact the General Secretary at 9833393953

Corporate Donations:

You can also write to us at ybombaygs@gmail.com for partnering with your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.

Bank Details

YWCA of Bombay
Name of Bank: UCO Bank
Branch: Nariman Point
A/c No. 03860100009540
IFS Code: UCBA0000529

Donation received are exempted under section 80 G of the Income Tax Act, 1961

On transfer of donation kindly inform us at ybombaygs@gmail.com

Shelter Home Project

YWCA of Bombay works for empowerment of women at all levels to strive for justice. Two Shelter Homes – Aashraya and Ummeed were inaugurated for distressed women in 2019. Within a year 103 women and children utilized the services of this project.

Residents:

young and destitute, homeless, survivors of physical, mental and sexual violence are mostly residents here. Referrals come mostly from the police, NGOs or institutions.

Our shelters provide:

A secure accommodation for women at risk of or have been subjected to trauma.
We provide essential aspects of protection, services and resources which enable women to rebuild their self-esteem, and to take steps to regain a self-determined and independent life.
Basic material needs, such as meals, hygiene- products and clothing are taken care of.
Counselling services are provided that improves mental health and life outcomes for women.
Assisting women and girls to access economic opportunities and affordable housing is a big challenge and we are committed to work for them. While in the Shelter, it is important for them to develop Sustainable livelihood skills.

Objectives

To provide skills and help the residents become financially independent.
To provide opportunities for skill- training in different institutes
Provide Counselling
Overall development of residents

Rationale

There is a demand for students who complete the CHASI (Companionship Help for Aged, Sick and Infants) course.
YWCA conducts various vocational courses at our centres. Women who have low educational levels can be part of this programme.
Residents with specific interests will be sent for training in their area of skill.
Preparation to live an independent life

Implementation

The Shelter Supervisor can monitor the students enrolled for the course.
Admissions are open to women from nearby slum areas too.
Publicity will be done in the community by the social- worker and through the health centre.
The course teachers will report to the committee.
Contact will be established with hospitals/ old age homes in the locality for practicals.
Network with other organisations for training of students interested in specific skills.
Services of Counsellor available at the centre
Residents are engaged in different activities at the centre for capacity- building and increase of self- confidence. Eg. Shelter Didi – where each individual is given responsibility to handle the centre for one day by allocating responsibilities.

Budget

Equipments for the practicals: Expense-Rs. 50,000/-
Books / stationery: Rs 20,000/-
Teacher: Rs 15,000 x 12 months = Rs 1,80,000/-. Total Rs 2,50,000/-
Sponsorship for residents doing courses from outside the centre –
@ Rs 10,000 x 20 nos = Rs 2,00,000/-
Total : Rs 4,50,000/- (Rupees Four lakh fifty thousand only)

For more details kindly contact the General Secretary at 9833393953

Corporate Donations:

You can also write to us at ybombaygs@gmail.com for partnering with your Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) activities.

Bank Details

YWCA of Bombay
Name of Bank: UCO Bank
Branch: Nariman Point
A/c No. 03860100009540
IFS Code: UCBA0000529

Donation received are exempted under section 80 G of the Income Tax Act, 1961

On transfer of donation kindly inform us at ybombaygs@gmail.com

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