Apne Aap Women's Collective

Empowers women and young girls in red light areas, originating as an anti-trafficking initiative and fostering significant positive change

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Financials

  • 2019

    Total Income
    Rs.26,119,863
    Total Expenses
    Rs.17,215,942
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.1,500,678
    Program Expenses
    Rs.15,715,264
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  • 2021

    Total Income
    Rs.27,915,110
    Total Expenses
    Rs.23,408,398
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.2,184,515
    Program Expenses
    Rs.21,223,883
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  • 2022

    Total Income
    Rs.27,995,598
    Total Expenses
    Rs.22,730,048
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.2,009,169
    Program Expenses
    Rs.20,720,879
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Umeed Programme

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    Apne Aap Women's Collective (AAWC) operates "Umeed," a program offering hope to women in Mumbai's brothel-based prostitution. Umeed promotes their physical, psychological, and economic well-being, aiding their transition out of prostitution through coping skills and alternative earning avenues. AAWC's outreach identifies beneficiaries, builds rapport, and addresses their evolving needs with confidentiality. Health is prioritized, with treatment, medical camps, and counselling for issues like substance abuse. Financial literacy is tackled by helping women open savings accounts and understand Government schemes. Basic literacy and vocational training empower them, fostering independence. Official documents establish identity. Recreation, celebrations, and outings provide respite. AAWC's holistic support promotes positive change.

  • Udaan Programme

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    AAWC's Udaan program uplifts daughters of women in prostitution, aiming to break the cycle of intergenerational prostitution. Through healthcare, education, nutrition, shelter, and empowerment, Udaan integrates these girls into society, enabling their mothers to leave prostitution. Outreach identifies beneficiaries, while consistent monitoring, school visits, and interactions ensure progress. Health, including nutritious meals and medical support, is prioritized, complemented by yoga and counselling. Financial literacy educates on savings and investments. Formal education, English courses, and vocational training empower them. Recreation and celebrations foster a sense of community. For those in unsafe homes, shelters provide refuge.

Impact Metrics

  • Beneficiaries of Awareness and Support

    Program Name

    Umeed

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2017-18 103
    • 2018-19 2298
    • 2019-20 88771
    • 2020-21 2400
    • 2021-22 2500
  • Women Enrolled in Adult Literacy and Education Programme

    Program Name

    Umeed

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2017-18 97
    • 2018-19 174
    • 2019-20 56
    • 2020-21 194
    • 2021-22 51
    • 2023-24 214
  • Number of Beneficiaries Served Under Umeed

    Program Name

    Umeed

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2023-24 2980
  • Number of Beneficiaries Served Under Udaan

    Program Name

    Udaan

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2023-24 115
  • Number of Beneficiaries Served Nutrition

    Program Name

    Umeed

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2023-24 400
  • Number of Beneficiaries Attending Vocational Classes

    Program Name

    Umeed

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2023-24 59
  • Number of Beneficiaries Quitting Sex Work

    Program Name

    Umeed

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2023-24 20
  • Number of Educational Activities

    Program Name

    Udaan

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2023-24 1043
  • Number of Medical Camps

    Program Name

    Udaan

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2023-24 7
  • Number of Vocational Classes Including Life Skills Session

    Program Name

    Udaan

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2023-24 299
  • Number of Recreational Activities

    Program Name

    Udaan

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2023-24 627
  • Number of Beneficiaries Provided With Nutrition Under Udaan

    Program Name

    Udaan

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2023-24 115

Leadership Team

  • Manju Vyas

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Poonam Awasthi

    Field Director

  • Sadique Kalyankar

    Chief Accountant

  • Sanjeeta Joshi

    President

  • Sarbani Sengupta

    Vice - President

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATA4142R

  • Registration Number

    F-20558

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAATA4142RF20214

  • 12A

    AAATA4142RE20214

  • FCRA

    83780802

About

  • Headquarters

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Since

    1998

Impact

Since 1998, AAWC has served more than 6000 women and daughters, with alumni having earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees and entered mainstream professions like accounting, hospitality management, luxury cuisine, nursing, photography, retail, social work, and teaching.

Vision and Mission

AAWC's vision is to provide tools and resources for empowerment to trafficked women in prostitution and their daughters in Mumbai's Red-Light District to prevent the cycle of intergenerational prostitution.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    61-B, Room No. 6, Ground Floor, Shankarrao Pupala Marg, 11th Lane Kamathipura, Opposite Pochammadevi temple, Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

    Navi Mumbai, Mumbai

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management