The sisters went to Dharavi in 1962, one of the Mumbai’s worst slums considered to be Asia’s largest slum. All sorts of people lived in Dharavi, liked the simple fisher folk, who were the original inhabitants and migrants, who came in search of job. The place inhabited the drunkards, smugglers and other people. Misery, starvation, poverty, illiteracy, ill health and immortality of the people drew the attention of Mother Anna Huberta to Dharavi.
 
Initially the sisters lived in a small room, right in the middle of the slum. In this same tiny room they collected women for evening classes and gathered children for regular studies.

A dispensary was open in 1963 in the presence of Mother Anna Huberta to care for the sick. A maternity ward was added to this dispensary in 1969. Sisters also conducted educational programs for children and adults, setting Balwadis, coaching classes and women’s groups etc.
 
As per the need of the people, presently sisters are involved in Social, Medical and non-formal educational activities. The social activities are extended to two sub-centres at Dhorwada and second at Kalakilla- Dharavi. 

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ACTIVITIES AND WORK

 

SOCIAL: DAYA SADAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION

Self Help Groups of women for economic empowerment
Trainings for capacity building
Vocational trainings for income generation and self-employment
Awareness programs on social issues
Relief support during natural and manmade disasters
Support system for single mothers and domestic workers
Support system for senior citizens

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LEGAL: DAYA SADAN LEGAL AID AND COUNSELLING CENTRE

• Legal consultation on Family issues, property issues, criminal matters

• Legal literacy trainings

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MEDICAL: DR. DONALD MATERNITY HOME: DAYA SADAN

10 bedded maternity home
Registered as Dr. Donald Maternity home, DAYA SADAN

• SERVICES AVAILABLE: open for 24 X 7

• OPD for ANM Mothers ( 4 days in a week)

• OPD for Paediatrics ( 2 days in a week)

• Immunization ( 1 day in a week)

• Normal Deliveries

• Infertility Medication

• Counselling

Operation Theatre for:
- LSCS Operation
- Dilation and curettage operation

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OTHER PROGRAMS

1.  We care program for pregnant women

• Free pre natal care with medicines and dry food

• Free delivery, baby care and support till age of 2
   

2. We Care support for patients of T.B. (Tuberculosis)

• Protein based breakfast daily morning: 1 Egg, 1cup skimmed milk, 1 biscuit packet

• Weekly distribution of dry food

• Monthly health check-ups and medicines to boost immunity

• Net working with DOT centre

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EDUCATIONAL

We care program for school going children
Educational Sponsorships
Soft skills trainings
Support for online studies
Children’s Parliament in communities
Pre-primary Education Centre: Play school and Nursery
Dance Academy: All styles, Technical styles and Theatre contemporary and Zumba (Fitness classes for women) 

 

POSTAL ADDRESS

Daya Sadan

S.M. Chawl

H. No. 267/II/G2

Near Old Police Station

Dharavi

Mumbai – 400 017

Tel. No. (022) 2409 0729 / 24017733