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Dharavi Social Mission

Dharavi Social Mission

Making a Positive Difference,
One Life at a Time

A Community in Motion

Dharavi's transformation is powered not only by infrastructure, but by the aspirations, participation and resilience of its people. Across neighbourhoods, schools and community spaces, initiatives are helping residents connect, contribute and shape a shared future.

These efforts are fostering:

Stronger Vigour & Vibrancy

Driven by the energy, enterprise and participation of the community.

Flourishing Communities

Creating opportunities for people across generations to connect and grow together.

Extraordinary Excitement

Reflecting the optimism and momentum of Dharavi's transformation journey.

New Pathways Forward

Inspiring confidence, aspiration and opportunity.

Transformation is most meaningful when communities actively shape their own future.

Empowering Women.
Enriching Lives.

Community-focussed initiatives centred on safety, health and well-being are helping women and girls build confidence, access knowledge and make informed choices.

Through awareness programmes and capacity-building interventions, residents are being equipped to lead healthier, more empowered lives.

Women of Dharavi weaving baskets outside their workshop

Empowering Girls with Safety, Confidence and Choice

Programmes including Dharavi Shakti, Dharavi Swasthya Saathi, self-defence training and menstrual health awareness initiatives promoted safety, dignity and informed decision-making.

Impact

1,500+ Girls Reached

Across 7 Schools

Girls of Dharavi at a self-defence and confidence-building session

Women-centric Programmes

Neighbourhood interactions such as Haldi Kumkum fostered dialogue, trust and understanding around skilling and livelihood aspirations.

Impact

1,000+ Women Engaged

Women displaying their handmade products at a Dharavi Social Mission stall

Advancing Health, Well-being and Dignity

Workshops on menstrual health, mental well-being and stress management provided guidance, support and awareness around preventive healthcare.

Impact

100+ Residents
Attended Workshops

Empowered individuals help build stronger families, resilient communities and a more inclusive future.

Aspiration in Action

Creating pathways to livelihoods remains central to Dharavi's social development efforts.

Through skilling, entrepreneurship and employment initiatives, residents are being equipped with opportunities to build capabilities and unlock economic mobility.

Engaging Youth with Purpose and Direction

Yuva Samvad enabled Dharavi's youth to engage in conversations around education, livelihoods and future opportunities, translating dialogue into skilling and employment pathways.

From Learning to Livelihoods

2,000+

Youth Trained

75+

Self-Employment Opportunities

1,500+

Candidates Participated in Job Drives

600+

Job Offers Received

Dharavi Resource Centre

Established by the Dharavi Social Mission, the Dharavi Resource Centre is an integrated community hub focussed on skill development and employment generation.

The centre offers free vocational training programmes, primarily for women, across:

Candle Making
Terracotta Jewellery
Perfume Making
Supporting

Livelihood Creation • Entrepreneurship • Economic Empowerment

Inspiring Aspiration among Children

Sports and chess-based engagements exposed young Dharavikars to new experiences, role models and opportunities, helping nurture confidence, discipline and ambition.

Chess Engagements

Focus
Strategy
Confidence

Sports-Based Learning

Teamwork
Discipline
Aspiration

Role Model Interactions

Dream Bigger
Aim Higher

Investing in aspirations today creates opportunities for generations to come.

Listening. Engaging. Building Trust.

Trust is built through participation, dialogue and meaningful engagement.

Across neighbourhoods, schools and community forums, initiatives have created opportunities to listen, connect and strengthen relationships.

Dharavi Chronicling

3,200+

Video Testimonials

Capturing lived experiences, aspirations and memories across generations.

Nukkad Nataks

150+

Street Theatre Performances

Encouraging conversations around health, safety, sanitation and community living.

Festivals & Cultural Participation

Strengthening community bonds through shared experiences and celebrations.

School Engagements

Creating opportunities for dialogue and engagement with younger generations.

Every conversation, interaction and shared experience contributes to a stronger, more connected Dharavi.

Impact that Went Beyond Numbers

Our community initiatives touched thousands of Dharavikars – women, children, youth and families – strengthening confidence, nurturing aspiration and reinforcing dignity.

Beyond programme outcomes, these efforts helped residents experience transformation as something that positively influences everyday life.

Residents taking part in a community engagement session in Dharavi

Igniting Sporting Aspirations in Dharavi

Sport has the power to inspire confidence, broaden horizons and unlock aspirations. Through meaningful interactions with sporting icons across football, cricket and chess, young people from Dharavi witnessed excellence up close, learned from role models and gained confidence in the possibilities that lie ahead.

6 young footballers from Dharavi witnessed Messi's India visit