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Mahita
http://www.mahita.org/Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
History
Mahita, a term derived from ancient Indian scriptures, means regeneration. Mahita is a team of committed individuals who formed the group in 1995 to initiate development interventions in the urban slum of Hyderabad. Mahita's ideal is to generate development that is socially just, economically viable and culturally vibrant and true to the area and regional ethos. Mahita consists of a team of social scientists with substantial experience in gender, education, human rights, livelihood and humanitarian work. Mahita strives to create opportunities for the poor and marginalized, with special focus on girls.
Mission
To give all children, especially girls, opportunities and resources for their overall development and growth
Vision
All children will have access to development opportunities and realize their rights.
- Contact Information:
- 1-8-522/42, Flat No.105, SVs Papaiah Estate, Chikkadpalli
- Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
- India
- Active In: India
- Forms of Abolition:
- Awareness, Policy Making, Rescue, Empowerment
- Forms of Slavery:
- Forced Marriage, Child Labor
- Tel: +91 (0) 402 764-1858
- Email: hyd1_mahita@sancharnet.in, mahitahyd2002@yahoo.com
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