Balwatika Girls’ Hostel is situated in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, on the road from Silvassa to Vapi. The mission in this area was started by the Franciscan Brothers to uplift the adivasi people who lacked basic facilities. In 1980 the brothers handed over their work to SHM. They also donated a house with a plot of two and a half acres.

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As per the needs of the people the sisters opened a nursery for education of children and a dispensary to provide primary health care. Over time, as the education of girls suffered for lack of transport and teaching facilities, the sisters established the hostel for adivasi girls in the age group 6-17 years. The girls are enrolled in school, from Std. 1 to Std. 12. The sisters conduct various workshops including agricultural training and save environment activities, as well as exposure trips to help the girls develop their potential.

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The sisters have also facilitated empowerment of the women through income generating activities.

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POSTAL ADDRESS

Address: Balwatika Society, Dadra Mission, P.O. Dadra, Dadra Nagar Haveli 396 191