The Bandra Citizens Action Directory includes details of groups, individuals, associations and services, both Governmental and Non-Governmental and grassroots organizations who are working for communities in Bandra (W) or are based here. Also included are Mumbai based organizations and groups who work on issues that would be of interest and concern to the people of Bandra.
Children / Youth
Abundant Life Ministries: Run pre-primary/ primary schools in slums, a children's home for orphans and destitute children, a Counseling Centre for married couples and families, programmes on environment, clean-up and tree-planting and vocational guidance.
Support required: Volunteers for their programmes.
Contact: The President, 27/A Chapel Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400050
Tel: (022) 26404808 / 26413107 / 26405899
Email: alm@vsnl.com
www.ali21c.org
AGAPE Trust: Provides scholarships for deserving children, community based medical services, initiating community development projects.
Support required: Financial and material donations and volunteers
Contact: The Director, 11, Sujata Nivas, Opp. Siddhartha Hotel, S.V.Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Tel: (022) 2643 3933 / 2655 5789
Fax: 2642 2110
Email: agapetrust@vsnl.net
The Akanksha Foundation: Active in field of non-formal education and initiating school reforms. Runs centres and schools in Mumbai and Pune. Has adopted the Supari Tank Municipal English School running a kindergarten and an education centre where children.
Support required: Donations, volunteers, space for activities such as vacation camps, parents' awareness meetings, and games.
Contact: The Coordinator,The Akanksha Foundation, Supari Tank Municipal English School, Near Mount Carmel Church, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: 9892456580
Email: james_sequeira06@yahoo.co.in
www.akankshafoundation.org
Andrean Social Service Centre: Provides extra coaching classes, holiday programmes including competitions/ outings and entertainment for under-privileged children. Conducts conversational English classes for college going students and adult literacy classes.
Support required: Volunteers to teach, arrange educational outings, organise art classes, dramatics and other cultural activities. Contributions for nutritious after-class snacks.
Contact: The Coordinator, St. Andrew's Church, Hill Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Tel: (022) 26423680 / 26427840
Aseema Charitable Trust: Works to protect and promote human rights of underprivileged children, empower them with holistic education, health care and recreation.
Support required: Financial donations, volunteers to sell products, screen film, join the movement at light@aseema.com
Contact: Chairperson, G-3 Josephine Apartments, Ground Floor, Chimbai Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai 400050.
Tel: (022) 26407248
Email: contact@aseema.org
www.aseema.org
Atmavishwas, The Vocational Centre: Provides skill training for young adults above 18 years with developmental disabilities. Runs functional academics, vocational training, recreation and physical education programmes.
Support required: Volunteers, financial and in-kind donations (useable paper and decoration items) and space to expand their activities.
Contact: Trustee In-charge (Projects), B 12 Ashiana, St. John Baptist Road, Bandra(W), Mumbai 400050.
(022) 65013930 / 26423550 / 9821017135
Email: sybildagama@yahoo.com / atmavishwas@hotmail.com
www.atmvishwas.org
Childline India Foundation: Childline 1098, a 24 hour free emergency phone outreach service and helpline for children in need of care and protection across India. Supported by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, linking state Governments, NGOs, bilateral /multilateral agencies and corporate sector. Also functions as a national centre for awareness, advocacy and training on issues related to child protection.
Support required: Volunteers, donations and citizens to use the helpline to help children in distress or danger.
Contact: The Director, Nana Chowk Municipal School, 2nd Flr, Frere Bridge - Low Level, Nana Chowk, Near Grant Road Station, Mumbai 400007.
Tel: (022) 23881098 / 23841098
Email: dial1098@childlineindia.org.in
www.childlineindia.org.in
Children's Movement for Civic Awareness: Works toward fostering civic (and environmental) awareness among children through civic clubs in schools, which promote participation in activities of civic and environmental importance including public awareness campaigns.
Support required: : Volunteers and parents to get children to form civic clubs in their localities.
Contact: The Coordinator, C/o SCESA, Sophia College, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai 400 036
Tel: (022) 23682726 / 23685383 / 23510903 9820638439
Email: cmcamumbai@gmail.com
Child Rights and You (CRY): Seeking to build Mumbaiites for Child Rights (M4CR)- a citizen's network for child rights, in H West ward, a locality based effort to collectively address issues affecting children and underprivileged communities within an administrative ward. Also works at the national level to ensure the rights of all Indian children.
Support required: Join M4CR. SMS "M4CR" to 58558 or email m4cr@crymail.org. Donations, volunteer time, skills and resources.
Contact: The Coordinator Volunteer Action, 189/ A Anand Estate, Sane Guruji Marg, Opp. Arthur Rd. Jail, Mahalakshmi (E), Mumbai 400011
Tel: (022) 23096845 / 6472
Fax: (022) 23080726
Email: cryinfo.mum@crymail.org
www.cry.org
Deeds Public Charitable Trust: Enriching the lives of the Deaf by imparting free education from pre primary to Std XII, vocational training and ensuring job placements with training and stipends.
Support required: Financial donations and support in finding employment for deaf candidates
Contact: The Chief Operating Officer, 8, Bajaj Arcade, 31, Union Park, Khar (W), Mumbai-400052.
Tel: (022) 26005083 / 84 / 98202 31158
Email: humanity@deeds-india.com / info@deedsindia.in
www.deeds-india.com
Father Agnel Ashram/Balbhavan: Runs an orphanage for boys, shelters and educates children of all castes, creeds and communities. Provides technical training and placement opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Support required: Financial and in-kind donations for an all boys home
Contact: The Superior, Bandstand, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Tel: (022) 26423841 / 26423842
Fax: (022) 26516831
Email: jobanor@rediffmail.com
Happy Hours Centre: Provides special education, physiotherapy, occupational workshops, speech therapy, vocational and computer training to children/youth with Cerebral Palsy and multiple disabilities by specialists in the field. Also provides training for teachers from special education training centers.
Support required: Volunteers to help the teachers in education and vocational training.
Contact: The Director, 47, Anand Kutir, 16th Rd, Khar (W), Mumbai - 400052
Tel: (022) 26053699
Website: www.happyhourscentre.com
Happy Hours Workshop: Mentally challenged children are creatively employed in job related activities i.e. work for corporate firms which require assembling, packing, sorting etc. They also make gift products, household articles & fashion accessories.
Support required: Funds, sponsorship, assistance in sale of products, volunteers
Contact: The Hon. Director, Happy Hours Workshop, Benmar Hsg Soc., Off Hill Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Tel: (022) 26428107
Indian Association for the Promotion of Adoption and Child Welfare (IAPA): Provides permanent care to children who are deprived of their families due to circumstances beyond their control and also aims to create a climate for adoption in India. Carries out various programmes like foster care, adoption and placement.
Support required: Financial donations and awareness about adoption and foster care
Contact: The Director, 40 West Khetwadi B.M.C School, Khetwadi, 5th lane, Girgaon, Mumbai 400 004.
Tel: (022) 23894106 / 23885981
Email: iapakhetwadi@vsnl.net / concern@vsnl.com
Magic Bus India: Combines local activities and outstation residential camps along with weekly sports sessions towards the overall development of underprivileged children. Aims to provide one-on-one mentoring, job placements, training programmes and jobs for youth.
Support required: Financial and material donations and volunteers
Contact: The Coordinator, Rms 3 & 5, 2nd / 3rd Floors, Victory Mansion, Shitaladevi Temple Road, Mahim (W), Mumbai 400 016
Tel: (022) 2444 8691 / 2445 9125
Email: info@magicbusindia.org
www.magicbusindia.org
Make a Wish Foundation: Dedicated to granting the cherished wishes of children under 18 years with life-threatening illnesses.
Support required: Volunteering, donating, sharing the Make-A-Wish Foundation message and participating in the wish experience
Contact: 15 C 1st Flr Hendre Castle, Gokhale Road (N), Dadar (W) Mumbai 400028 Tel: (022) 3095 6323 / 2446 1344
Fax: (022) 2446 0577
Email: info@makeawishindia.org
www.makeawishindia.org
Navjyot Foundation: Working with underprivileged children, looking after their nutrition, health, hygiene, education and entertainment. Run hobby classes like art, craft, computer education, mehendi, knitting, crochet, rangoli etc, medical camps and adult education classes for mothers. Provide uniforms, books, bags etc. Support school dropouts with vocational guidance, counseling and monetary help.
Support required: Financial and in-kind donations for education and daily use items and sponsoring meals for the children during excursions.
Contact: The Trustee, Carter Road Promenade and c/o Mr. G.L.Singh, 103 Sea View Palace, Nargis Dutt Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26463704 / 9821677753 /9820504072
Email: jay_kalle2001@yahoo.co.in
Queenie Captain Community Centre Society: Runs a full-service Day Care Centre for children of working women and a study centre for underprivileged children.
Support required: Volunteers to teach in the study centre.
Contact: The Chairperson / Secretary, St. Stephen's Church, Mt. Mary Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400050
Tel: (022) 26428803
Shantivan Shetkari Seva Mandal: Integrated Development for Adivasis in Dahanu Taluka: Runs the Loyola Ashram School (residential), Xavier Primary School for day-scholars, agricultural and employment training programmes and health education programmes.
Support required: Financial aid to cover annual costs of education material and living expenses
Contact: Priest in Charge, St. Peter's Church, Hill Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400 050
Tel: (022) 26459474 / 9975669796
Email: blaiseval@hotmail.com
Society of the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Conception: Runs a school and a boarding school facility for girls. Also has a Bal Niketan for orphan girls aged 4 - 14 from broken families and street children, providing food, clothing and shelter. Provides monetary assistance to selected disadvantaged families.
Support required: Financial donations and materials like clothes, toys, shoes and books
Contact: Sister Superior / Principal, Mount Mary Convent, Mount Mary Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26422036
Email: mountmaryconvent@yahoo.com
St. Aloysius Night High School: A government recognized school with classes from Std I to Std VII. Conducts special classes for poor students who have not had an opportunity to go to regular school.
Support required: To spread awareness of the existence of the school
Contact: The Priest in charge, 81 A Chapel Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400050
Tel: (022) 26434695 / 26421589
Email: parishofficemcc@yahoo.com
St. Peter's Youth for Youth: Work with school/college dropouts and adults in the field of education. Provide free meals to street children and families. Computer education for students and general public as part of the adult literacy programme. Provide hospital equipment to needy citizens.
Support required: Raw materials for cooking, donation of wheelchairs/crutches/ walkers
Contact: The Priest in charge, St. Peter's Church, 56, Hill Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400 050
Tel: (022) 26558579
Email: anil_russell@yahoo.co.in
Stree Bal Shakti: Works with labour community for children's education and women's empowerment. Conducts classes in slums, runs teacher training programmes in education, health, women's rights, child abuse, environment and aids awareness and IT training for girls after completion of school.
Support required: Financial donations and space to conduct their activities
Contact: Working Chairperson, 2nd Flr, Rock Cliff, Off. Carter Road, Opp. Joggers Park, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel/Fax: (022) 26516294/5
St. Catherine of Siena Orphanage and School: Provides shelter for boys and girls specially orphans and street children. Runs pre-NIOS classes for drop-outs, a primary school, counseling center, computer center. Maintains a printing press for vocational training.
Support required: Volunteers to help with studies and recreation, sponsorships of children and programs, in kind donations.
Contact: Brother in Charge, Mount Mary Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050.
Tel: (022) 26422859 / 9892490818
Email: catherine_siena@yahoo.co.in
The National Resource Centre for Inclusion- The Spastics Society of India: Providing education for all children with/without disabilities, preparing children for education in mainstream schools, vocational and job oriented training for children and women. Conducting Teachers Training programmes. Involved in national policy for the rights of people with disabilities with a focus on inclusion.
Support required: Acceptance, awareness and equal opportunity towards creating a disabled friendly environment. Donations and volunteers.
Contact: The Head of Education, The National Resource Centre for Inclusion, In front of Hotel Rang Sharda, K.C. Marg, Bandra Reclamation, Bandra (W), Mumbai-400 050.
Tel: (022) 26443666 / 26443688
E-mail: sangitaj29@yahoo.com
www.nrcissi.org
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Senior Citizens
Dignity Foundation: Provide social support systems like elder care, housing, companionship, that deliver care facilities for families where none exist. Also provide a wide range of services like Helpline, Senior Citizens ID Card Centre, Civic Service, Dementia Day Care Centre, Home Computer Training and Dignity Grapevine.
Support required: Financial donations and volunteers of all ages to assist their services
Contact: The Director, BMC School Building, Topiwala Lane, Opp. Lamington Road Police Station, Mumbai 400007
Tel: (022) 23898079 / 23841845 / 23814356
Fax: (022) 23898082
Email: dignity@vsnl.com
www.dignityfoundation.com
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW): Working for the development of women and children from the underprivileged and marginalized segments of society with a special focus on the aged. Aims to build a home for Sr. Citizens in the Mumbai suburbs.
Support required: Financial donations and space to build a new Sr. Citizens Home or an existing home where an extension wing can be built or an old house that can be converted into a home.
Contact:The Project Co-ordinator, St. Theresa's Church, 24th Rd, T.P.S. III, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26406509 / 1188 / 26401894
Email: philjimy@gmail.com
Helpage India: Raises resources to protect the rights of India's elderly and provide relief to them through awareness programmes about and for the elderly and policy interventions.
Support required: Financial donations and volunteers
Contact: The Regional Director (West), No. 34-A/44, Guruchhaya?Manish Nagar P.O. Azad Nagar, Andheri (W) Mumbai 400053
Tel: (022) 26370740 / 26370754
Email:mumbai@helpageindia.org / helpage@bom3.vsnl.net.in
www.helpageindia.org
St. Anthony's Home for the Aged: Run a home for senior women citizens providing them with food and shelter.
Support required: Financial donations, contributions of packaged food, medical products, toiletries, daily use items and infrastructure.
Contact: The Sister in Charge, 51, Chapel Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400 050
Tel: (022) 26424046
Email: saintanthonyshome@yahoo.com
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Ali Yaver Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped: Run a variety of services for the benefit of the deaf, covering education, rehabilitation, teacher training, research, job placements and community awareness programs. Also provides early identification and testing facilities, and information.
Contact: The Director, K.C. Marg, Bandra Reclamation, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400050.
Tel: (022) 26400215 / 26400228 / 341
Fax: 26422638
Email: director@ayjnihh.org
www.ayjnihh.nic.in
Jane Rodrigues Hearing Aid Centre: Provides various kinds of hearing aids, E.N.T. examination, audiometry/hearing tests and counseling for the hearing impaired. Also provides discounted hearing aids to senior citizens, charitable organizations, hearing and speech impaired students and other special schools, and any deserving, poor, underprivileged adult or child.
Contact: The Director, 4, Blue Bell, Veronica Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050.
Tel: 9820214635 / 9324228953 / 9930011007
or
1, Henry House, 45-C, Chapel Road, Bandra (W),Mumbai 400050
Tel:9820214635
Email:janerodrigues@rediffmail.com / dr_peter_rodrigues@rediffmail.com
ACT (Association for Christian Thoughtfulness): Work in the area of community development and HIV & AIDS in Mumbai and Thane district. Work in Bandra in the Kadeshwaridevi slum behind Taj Lands End. Run adult literacy classes, self help groups, medical camps, microfinance initiatives and training in community development.
Support required: Financial assistance and volunteers for conducting adult literacy classes
Contact: The Project Director, Chiraag, 'Ursula', 1st floor, Next to Bank of Baroda, 19 August Kranti Marg, Nana Chowk, Grant Road (West), Mumbai 400 007.
Tel: (022) 23808136
Fax: (022) 23806189
Email: act@vsnl.in
Bandra Hindu Association: Runs a school amongst other activities that include recreation and cultural programmes, sessions on civic rights and rules, fruit festivals to ensure fair prices to farmers, medical support specifically blood donation camps and ambulance services.
Contact: The Managing Trustee, Dr. K. B. Hedgewar Marg, Off. Linking Rd, Near Nilgiri Upvan, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26441094 / 26459895 / 26555775
Email: bha_school@yahoo.co.in
Bombay Urban Industrial League for Development (BUILD): Equipping and Empowering the underprivileged citizens of P/North & H/East Wards by building up Area Sabha's, initiating Self Help Groups (SHG's) and Income Generation Groups, working to ensure implementation of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act.
Support required: Volunteers, material and financial donations
Contact: The General Secretary, 11, Sujata Nivas, Opp. Siddhartha Hotel, S.V. Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 264 33933 / 265 55789
Fax: (022) 264 22110
Email: build@vsnl.com
Bombay Young Men's Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.) - (Bandra Branch and Khar Danda Centre): Runs an outreach programme for the marginalised and under privileged in the Khar Danda community including a balwadi, mother and child health care and vocational and recreational programmes.
Support required: Donations in cash or kind and volunteers
Contact: The Secretary, NSCCI -YMCA Khar Danda Centre, Plot No 308 & 424, YMCA Road, Khar (W), Mumbai 400052.
Tel: (022) 26007060 / 26482708 / 9821259855
Email: bandra@ymcabombay.com
ymca@ymcabombay.com
Committed Communities Development Trust (CCDT) / Ashreya :Works with disadvantaged communities living in slums, pavements and red light areas through programmes for community health and development, HIV/AIDS, focusing specially on children in difficult situations. Also runs a temporary shelter for abandoned women and children.
Support required: Financial donations, provide educational support, employment opportunities, volunteer time, skills, resources to fund raise, conduct workshops, run recreation programmes, produce communication materials, material donations for education, daily living and infrastructure.
Contact: The Director, 42 Chapel Road, Ground Floor, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Tel: (022) 6770 3612
Fax 6770 3616
Email: ccdtrust@vsnl.com
www.ccdtrust.org
Community Development and Community Centre - (Chuim Community Centre): Runs a crèche for children of domestic workers, sewing and study classes for girls school drop-outs, a domestic workers bureau and works on housing for slum dwellers.
Support required: Financial assistance and volunteers
Contact: The Director, Chuim Village Road, Khar Danda, Mumbai 400052
Tel: (022) 26045789
Email: Clorad@rediffmail.com
Concern India Foundation: Supports various initiatives that provide opportunities to the underprivileged to better their lives. Works with development oriented organizations that reach out to the destitute, orphan children, deserted, abused women, tribals, the disabled, aged and the environment.
Support required: Financial donations, buy their products and place their donation boxes
Contact: The Chief Executive Officer
Ador House, 6 K Dubash Marg, Mumbai 400001
Tel: (022) 2202 9708 / 2285 5487
Fax: (022) 2204 3625
Email: mumbai@concernindia.org
www.concernindia.org
Jai Hind Welfare Association: Provides education support, school uniforms and fees, medical aid, assistance to senior citizens and associated welfare work.
Support required: Financial donations
Contact: The Secretary, 83, 'E' Fatima Manzil, 1st Flr, Bazaar Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: 9869410207 / 26402785
Janvi Charitable Trust: Works in urban and rural areas in and around Mumbai, running balwadis, vocational training and income generation programmes, medical support, health awareness camps, disaster and waste management initiatives; provides material and infrastructural support to needy families.
Support required: Financial and in-kind donations like IT and multi media products, toys, educational material, sewing machines and clothes.
Contact: The Secretary, Carmel Villa, Gr Flr, 45 B Chapel Road, Near Lilavati Hospital, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26556376 / 22620000 / 9820064000 / 9833810313
Email: ashamittu@hotmail.com / ashamittu@yahoo.com / ash_pere@hotmail.com / andrewshekri@hotmail.com
www.janvitrust.org
Modern Education Social and Cultural Organization (MESCO): Runs education, medical and poverty relief programmes for the disadvantaged.
Support required: Financial donations and materials like old newspapers, old usable clothes
Contact: Executive Committee Member, 1/B, Maklai Park, 1st Flr, Bazaar Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 24455365 / 24441442 / 26405008
Fax: (022) 24448637
Email: mescotrust@mescotrust.org / mescotrust@yahoo.co.in
www.mescotrust.org
Mother Teresa's Roses (Sr.Christobel's Trust: Provides medicine, food and clothing free at the Bandra Rose Room opposite Bhabha Hospital to destitute patients, men, women, children, people with leprosy, the mentally ill and handicapped. Focus especially on women and children who beg.
Support required: Financial and material donations, volunteer time, provide information on patients in need on the streets. Bring children who beg with their others to the Centre.
Contact: The Trustee, Sheltery, 30 St. Paul's Road, Bandra (W) Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26040088 / 9322005513
Email: srchristabelle@hotmail.com
Navjeet Community Health Centre : Conducting outreach programmes for under-privileged in integrated health programmes for medical care, health education, counseling and alcoholism; educational programmes in municipal schools, cultural programmes and vocational training; community empowerment initiatives including legal aid, savings and credit schemes.
Support required: Volunteers for educational programs, administration and documentation work; medical, marketing and accounting expertise; donation of nutritious snacks, living items, books, material for creative craft workshops and general office requirements;
Contact: The Director, Holy Family Hospital, St. Andrews Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26419956 / 30610348 / 9833285779
Email: navjeet@vsnl.net / infonavjeet@gmail.com
Shastri Memorial Foundation: Run seminars and workshops on healthy living. Provides communication services for charitable causes like newsletters, e-zines, website content preparation. Also operates a multipurpose project in Khanawadi village of Purandar taluka of Pune district, to serve the educational and healthcare needs of the villagers
Support required:Financial donations
Contact: The Chairman, 21, Purushottam Nagar, S. V. Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050.
Tel: (022) 26423565 / 26415926 / 9820283548
Email: shastrimemorial@gmail.com / srinivasan@shastrimemorial.org / healtha2z@vsnl.net / mmcon@vsnl.com.
www.shastrimemorial.org
Slum Rehabilitation Society: Seeks to improve the quality of life of slums-dwellers. Provides environmentally compatible housing, build sustainable social structures by partnering with various stakeholders.
Support required: Volunteers for survey work and documentation and public participation in welfare events
Contact: The Director, Gr. Flr, 'A' Wing, Swapna Safalya, 25TH Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050.
Tel: (022) 26408911 / 26518918
Email: srsmumbai@gmail.com / srs7@mtnl.net.in
www.srsindia.org
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Providing aid to the poor through financial support, counseling facilities, monthly rations, medical and educational assistance, job placements, entertainment and social programs for the adopted families.
Support required: Financial and in kind donations, support in getting domestic jobs and sponsoring a child's education
Contact: The President / Secretary, St. Peter's Conference (St. Peter's Church)
(022) 26423098 / 26421652
Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad: Manufacture papad, masala, chapati and detergent soap. A national women's organisation enabling them to become self-reliant and self-confident.
Support required: Buying their products at their centre.
Contact: The Secretary, Oracle Point, 3rd Floor, Opp. Railway Station, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050.
Tel: (022) 26554021-31 / 26420688
Email: enquiry@lijjat.com
www.lijjat.com
St Peter's Youth Social Service : Runs a subsidized library, employment bureau, free text book drive, summer holiday club for poor children, tournaments, blood donation drive, medical camps and inter-action meetings with civic and police authorities.
Support required: Space to extend services, administrative and financial support, young volunteers and contacts with the media.
Contact: The President, St. Peter's Church, 56 Hill Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Tel: (022) 26459474 / 26423098 / 26407791
Stree Mukti Sanghatana : Seeks to liberate women from economic, social, political, cultural and psychological oppression through awareness & cultural programmes, day care& family counseling centres, adolescent sensitization programmes and a solid waste management initiative specifically engaging women in collection of waste
Support required: Financial donations and volunteers
Contact: : The President, 31, Shramik (Royal Crest), 1st Floor, Lokmanya Tilak Vasahat, Road No. 3, Dadar (E), Mumbai 400014
Tel: (022) 5574 5848
Fax: (022) 2417 4381
Email: smsmum@vsnl.com
sms@streemuktisanghatana.org / www.streemuktisanghatana.org
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Peace and Harmony
Citizens for Justice and Peace / Sabrang Communications: Formed as a citizen response to the Gujarat riots to promote communal harmony in India by encouraging peace, justice and reconciliation. Protects rights of victims. An information and awareness based programme of Sabrang offers communication and education material on secularism in India.
Support required: Financial donations, volunteers especially from the legal field, people to speak out against all form of violence and hatred.
Contact: P.O. Box 28253, Juhu Post Office, Juhu, Mumbai 400049.
Tel: (022) 26602288 / 26603927
Fax: (022) 26608252
Email: cjp02in@yahoo.com
www.sabrang.com / www.cjponline.org
Citizens for Peace: Committed to working for communal harmony and secular polity through initiatives like the Secular Rethink and grants to grassroots organization working towards peace and justice.
Support required: Financial contributions and participation
Contact: The Coordinator, F39, Dhanraj Mahal, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Road, Mumbai 400039
Tel: (022) 2283 0022
Fax: (022) 5654 8604
Email: info@citizensforpeace.in
www.citizensforpeace.in
Mohalla Committees: Set in the wake of the Mumbai riots of 1992-93 by prominent retired bureaucrats, retired and serving police officers, social activists and concerned citizens, it seeks to build peace between communities in communally sensitive areas.
Support required: Financial and in-kind donations and involvement of citizens in creating their own peace groups
Contact: To be got
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Rights
Human Rights / Legal Aid
Human Rights Law Network (HRLN): Provides pro bono legal services, conducts public interest litigation, engages in advocacy, conducts legal awareness programmes, investigates violations, publishes 'know your rights' materials, and participates in campaigns.
Support required: Financial and material donations specifically office equipment, volunteers and legal skills
Contact: India Centre for Human Rights and Law, Jain High School 4th Flr, 84 Samuel Street (Pala Galli) Dongri, Mumbai 400009
Tel: (022) 2343 9651 / 2343 6692
Fax: (022) 2343 3698
Email: huright@vsnl.com
www.hrln.org
Lawyers Collective: Renders services free of cost for protecting and promoting rights of people affected by and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, women affected by violence and sexual harassment through legal aid, legal reform and allied services of advocacy, training and research.
Contact: Jairam Kripa, Gr Flr, No. 61, Janmabhoomi Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001
Tel: (022) 228755482 / 3 / 22832779 / 22024973 / 22025976
Fax: (022) 22821724
Email: aidslaw@lawyerscollective.org
www.lawyerscollective.org
St. Peter's Legal Cell: Provides legal advice and assistance free of charge, on matters relating to family / property disputes / drawing up wills / court procedures / reconciliation matters
Contact: The Priest in Charge, St. Peters Church, Hill Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26422692 / 26423098
Women
Majlis: Focuses on the rights of women through provision of legal resources, with special emphasis on matrimonial rights and domestic violence. Also creates films and documentation around social and cultural issues.
Contact: Golden Valley Housing Society, A2/4 Kalina Kurla Road, Kalina, Santa Cruz (E),Mumbai 400099
Tel: (022) 26661252 / 2394
Email: majlislaw@vsnl.net
Point of View: Aims to promote the points of view of women that can effect positive change at both the individual and societal level, through a sustained and creative use of media, art and culture.
Support required: Help spread awareness to complement their effort in mainstreaming women's rights.
Contact: The Director
20 A, Gopal Mansion, Near Panthaky Parsi Agiary, Guru Nanak Road
Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Tel: (022) 65727252
Email: pointofview@vsnl.com
www.pointofview.org
Right to Information
Shailesh Gandhi: Actively involved in the promotion and implementation of the Right to Information Act. Supports individuals and organizations seeking to use the Act.
Contact: B2, Gokul Apartments, Podar Road, Santa Cruz(W), Mumbai 400054
Tel: (022) 3290 3776 / 2600 1003 / 98673 27305
Email: shaileshgan@gmail.com
www.satyamevajayate.info
Consumer Rights
Bombay Telephone Users' Association : Participates in telecom policy formulation and issues concerning protection of consumers. Assists members and other consumers in resolving their disputes with service providers. Creates awareness on the rights of telecom users. (Recognised by TRAI)
Support required: Financial donations and volunteers
Contact: The Hon Jt Secretary, Room 7, Petit Municipal School, Municipal Compound, Waterfield Road Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 2643 9292 / 93249 39292
Email: btua2004@yahoo.co.uk
Consumer Guidance Society of India : Seeks to protect and promote rights and interests of consumers, providing them with information and taking up their complaints with the offending party and/or the authorities, advising on goods and services, which are a fair return for the money spent.
Contact: The Editor,Block 'J' Azad Maidan, Opp Cama Hospital, Mahapalika Marg, Fort,Mumbai 400001.
Tel: (022) 22621612
Fax: (022) 22659715
Email: cgsibom@bom4.vsnl.net.in
www.cgsiindia.org
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Civic Issues
AGNI (Action for Good Governance and Networking in India): Networks citizens groups, NGOs, Government agencies to strengthen democratic processes through citizens' participation in election watch and voting process, promotion of Right to Information Act, working with ALMs on solid waste management etc.
Support required: Financial donations and volunteers
Contact: The Trustee, Peacock Palace, Gr. Flr, 69 Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai 400026
Tel: (022) 23682697
Fax: (022) 23622492
Email: agni@agnimumbai.org
www.agnimumbai.org
Bandra's Citizen Groups: Citizens groups across Bandra -ALMs, Residents Associations and the H West Citizens Trust- focus on local civic issues in their wards, by representing the citizens of Bandra in ensuring good governance of this suburb. The effective functioning of these groups is completely dependant on the active participation of the citizens of Bandra. Join your local ALM and/or Association or start your own ALM if one does not exist in your area.
Support required:
Contact: The Hon. Chairperson, H West Ward Citizens' Trust, 602, Rendezvous, Perry Road, Bandra, Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26427496 / 9821566557
Email: kulkarni.charu@gmail.com
Advanced Local Management (ALMs): Registered with the MCGM it consists of residents of one street. Deals with daily waste and sewerage disposal, water, storm water drains and general cleanliness of streets. Meets fortnightly with the MCGM staff, at a local school.
Some active ALMs that you can contact:
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| No.8 |
Malla St Anne's Road/ Sherly |
26498427 |
| No.10 |
Waroda Chapel Road |
26553233 |
| No.12 |
Carter Road |
26461651 |
| No.13 |
B.J. Road (N) |
26402089 |
| No.20 |
Pali Hill Res. Assoc. |
26496201 |
| No.33 |
St. Mary's Kane Road |
26418455 |
| No.43A |
Gen. A.K. Vaidya Marg |
26427718 |
| No.49 |
St. Leo Road |
26409416 |
| No.50 |
St. Cyril / St. Anthony's Road |
26454539 |
| No.54 |
Manuel Gonsalves / St. Dominic Road |
26428949 |
| No.57 |
St. Andrews Road |
26406229 |
| No.64 |
St. Martin's / Raghunath Road |
26428380 |
| No.65 |
Perry Road |
9892055998 / 26555412 |
| No.76 |
St. Sebastian Road |
2640 9525 |
| No.78 |
5th Road Almeida Park |
26423825 |
| No.79 |
Almeida Park |
26428856 |
| No.102 |
St Paul's Road |
26439591 |
| No.103 |
Holy family Hill Road Res Assoc |
26424249 |
| No.104 |
Union Park |
26481799 |
| No.112 |
Joggers Park / Perry Cross Road |
26406339 |
| No.114 |
Rizvi Complex Res Assoc |
26496055 |
| No.116 |
D'Monte Park Road |
9821115322 / 26422809 |
| No.117 |
Pali Village |
9820937583 |
| No.118 |
Perry Cross Road (N) |
66760454 / 66765374 |
| No.121 |
Rajan Res Assoc |
26496112 |
| No.127 |
Chimbai Road Extn |
65718928 |
| No.132 |
St. John's Road |
9820014779 |
| No.144 |
33rd Road |
9821587020 |
| No.147 |
23rd / 28th Road |
9820086567 |
| No.151 |
Mehboob Studio, Hill Road |
26422330 |
| No.171 |
Chinchpokli Street |
26421652 |
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Rebello Road (N) |
26421392 |
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TPS Scheme |
26002818 |
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Residents' Associations: Registered as Trusts, they bring together ALMs and residents of various areas. Works towards tackling illegal activities/constructions, advocacy for and adoption of open spaces.
Bandra Bandstand Residents Trust (BBRT): has developed and maintains the Band Stand promenade as well as the Lands End amphitheatre.
Contact: The Trustee, 201 Sea King, H.K. Bhabha Road, Bandstand, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26423624 / 98203 25159
Email: arup_ks@yahoo.com
Bandra Reclamation Area Volunteers Organization (BRAVO): interacts with MSRDC for the maintenance of the Bandra Reclamation promenade and civic issues concerning Reclamation area
Contact: The Secretary, B 55 Parijat CHS Ltd, 5 K.C. Marg, Bandra Reclamation, Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26427718 / 98207 03277
Email: shuklajayanti@gmail.com
Bandra Residents Action Group: works with Municipal and Police authorities for prompt action on problems, and providing better service to residents
Contact: The President, Diana House, 1OO Bazaar Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Tel: (022) 2640 7791 / 98203 41838
Email: clarence_gomes07@rediffmail.com
Bandra West Residents Association (BWRA): has developed and maintains the Carter Road promenade.
Contact: The Hon. Treasurer, 14 B, Carter Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26463476 / 98209 80971
Gen. Arun Kumar Vaidya Nagar Rahiwasi Sangh (GAKVNRS): has saved the open spaces in Reclamation from being taken over by politicians. Striving to adopt and convert it into public spaces.
Contact: The Hon. Secretary, Parijat CHS Ltd office, 5 K.C. Marg, Gen Arun Kumar Vaidya Nagar, Bandra Reclamation, Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26427718 / 98200 20437
H West Ward Citizens' Trust: Consist of very active local ALMs and Resident Associations in the H (W) Ward, which stretches from Santa Cruz to Bandra. Deals with all kinds of civic issues in the ward.
Contact: The Hon. Chairperson, 602, Rendezvous, Perry Road, Bandra, Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26427496 / 9821566557
Email: kulkarni.charu@gmail.com
CitiSpace: Focuses on the protection of public open spaces ensuring implementation of hawking and non-hawking zone, adoption of recreation grounds, playgrounds, parks and gardens, dissemination of information about rules and regulations in regards to public open spaces, no implementation of slum rehabilitation scheme on public open spaces and empowering citizens to protect their public open spaces.
Support required: Volunteers and financial donations
Contact: The Convener,3rd Floor, Cecil Court, Mahakavi Bhushan Marg, Colaba, Mumbai 400001
Tel: (022) 22021621 / 22882018
Email: citispace@nagaralliance.org
www.nagaralliance.org
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Animal and Birds
In Defense of Animals: Focused on the rights of all non-human living creatures through activities such as sterilization programmes for dogs and cats, adoption, rescue of wild, injured or abandoned animals, awareness campaigns on protecting the rights of animals and birds.
Support required: Financial donations, volunteers for the activities and campaigns
Contact: The Coordinator, 7,Shanti Kunj, 124,Hindu Colony, 5th Lane, Dadar, Mumbai 400 014
Tel: (022) 24142195 / 24143412 / 56268028
Fax 91-22-24149375
Email: info@idaindia.org
www.idaindia.org
Karuna for Animals in Distress: Runs activities for benefit of animals including an 'Animal helpline- 9819100100', free treatment of strays, vaccination, adoption, rescue and rehabilitation of wild animals and animal rights awareness
Contact: The Coordinator, Mukti Nivas, Shop no. 3 (Tasyani Print-O-Graph), Opp. Bombay Mercantile Coop Bank, V.P. Road, Andheri (W) Mumbai 400058.
Tel: (022) 26701413
Email: info@karunaforanimals.org
www.karunaforanimals.org
Kids For Tigers - A Sanctuary Initiative: An environmental education programme in schools across India that aims to bring out the vital connection between the survival of the tiger and our ecological health, through 'edutainment' workshops, tiger fests, nature walks,film shows and tiger information kits.
Support required: Help to get more schools participation
Contact: Mumbai Coordinator, 145/146, Pragati Industrial Estate, N.M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 4000011
Tel: (022) 23016848 / 49
Email: mail@kidsfortigers.org
www.kidsfortigers.org
PETA -People For Ethical Treatment Of Animals: Focuses on right of animals to be treated with respect especially in areas where animals suffer the most: food and leather industries, laboratories and entertainment industry, through investigative work, public education efforts, research, animal rescues, legislative work and awareness events
Support required: Financial donations and volunteers
Contact: The Coordinator,P.O. Box 28260,Juhu, Mumbai 400 049
Tel: (022) 2628-1880
Fax: (022) 2628-1883
Email: info@petaindia.org
www.petaindia.com
The Bombay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Runs a hospital, including an emergency ward for all birds and animals and a crematorium for small birds and animals.
Contact: Dr. S. S. Rao Road, Parel, Mumbai 400012
Tel: (022) 24137518 / 24133598 (Surgical Ward for emergencies)
Fax: (022) 24131007
Email: bombayspca@yahoo.co.in
Nandu Harishchandra Shirgudi: Rehabilitation of injured birds especially 'kites' & other birds of prey, nurtures them when in distress and sets them free.
Contact: 20, Khar Danda, Bazaar Lane, Khar (W), Mumbai 400052
Tel: 9820013894 / (022) 26000363 / 260587489
The Welfare Of Stray Dogs (WSD): Runs a mass sterilization and immunization programme for stray dogs. Also have on-site first aid, education and awareness, mass immunization and adoption programmes.
Support required: Financial and in-kind donations, information about dogs that have not been sterilized in resident's areas. Volunteering for various WSD activities. Adopting a dog instead of buying one.
Contact: The Chief Executive officer,C/o Akanksha, Voltas House 'C' , T B Kadam Marg, Chinchpokli, Mumbai 400033
Tel: (022) 64222838 / 23737433 / 9819100808
Email: wsdindia@gmail.com / wsd@wsdindia.org
www.wsdindia.org
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Environment
Awaaz Foundation: Works towards preserving and enhancing the environment through awareness, advocacy and education programmes. Actively involved in efforts to reduce noise pollution.
Support required: Financial donations and volunteers
Contact: The Director, 75, New Silver Home, New Kantwadi Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050.
Tel: 98215 20805
Email: sumairaabdulali@yahoo.com
www.awaaz.org
Bombay Environmental Action Group (BEAG): Advocacy group working primarily on the formulation of and amendments to policies, laws, rules and regulations; town and country planning; heritage; litigation.
Support required: Full time activists and full / part time volunteers.
Contact: The Director,Pirojsha Godrej Scout &Guide Pavilion, 7-A M.G. Road, Opp. Fashion Street, Mumbai 400001.
Tel: 22620402 / 98202-81879
Email: samir.mehta@gmail.com
Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS): Runs education, research and conservation related activities, nature camps, field trips, talks, slide shows, a library and collections as well as the quarterly 'Hornbill' and the scientific 'Journal'. Volunteers may enroll in conservation activities and BNHS programs. Also provides educational courses.
Support required: Participation
Contact: The Director, Hornbill House, Opp. Lion Gate, Dr. Salim Ali Chowk, Shahid Bhagat Singh,Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001.
Tel: ( 022) 22821811
Fax: (022) 22837615
Email: bnhs@bom4.vsnl.net.in
www.bnhs.org
Creating Beautiful Communities (CBC): Works primarily with schools, and adults in the city in creating awareness about environment and mobilizing local action. Main focus areas are solid waste management, global warming, water and energy conservation and rainwater harvesting.
Support required: Volunteers to lead the program in various constituencies. Support in ongoing curriculum development, educational tools, child and adult learning techniques.
Contact: The Coordinator, Vinayak Cottage, Opposite Pizza Hut, Linking Road, Guru Gangeshwar Marg, Khar, Mumbai 400052
Tel: 9323646185 / 9833772721
Email: beautifulcommunities@gmail.com
FORCE: Involved in waste management activities with a special focus on rag pickers. Works towards collaborations between citizens and rag pickers in solid waste management. Explores income generating opportunities in environmental sanitation practices.
Support required: Financial donations, volunteers and help in creating zero garbage areas.
Contact: Executive Trustee,Near Bandra Telephone Exchange, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 32931656 / 9820421039
Email: poonam-rh@rediffmail.com
www.forceindia.org
Satish Kolvankar: Works on solid waste management, guiding the B.M.C. as well as schools and individuals in vermi-composting of floral offerings.
Support required: Volunteers, funds and providing introductions to Educational Institutes.
Contact: Amtoobai Blocks, 170-D, Hill Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050.
Tel: (022) 26423350 / 26427741 / 9869088463
Fax:(022)26400534
Email: satishkolvankar@yahoo.com
Mumbai Waterfronts Centre: Seeks to develop Mumbai's waterfronts as community oriented environmentally friendly spaces by bringing together concerned authorities and citizens groups to plan, implement and manage use of these waterfronts.
Support required: required:Financial donations and volunteers
Contact: Trustee, Kinara, 29-B Carter Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Tel:(022) 2642 7088 / 2645 9286 / 2262 9628 / 9820368872
Fax: c/o (022) 2645 8870
Email: darryldmonte@gmail.com
Oasis: Working on environmental awareness through the younger generation. Provide visual photo galleries, project materials and prepare students to present skits on citizen action.
Support required: Preparing visuals, volunteers to take the movement to schools
Contact: The Coordinator, Room No. 22 Petit Municipal School, Opp Bhabha Hospital, Bandra (W)
Tel:(022) 26424844 / 9820403344
Email: oasis.ngo@gmail.com
www.oasisngo.org
Reef Watch Marine Conservation: Conducts research on coral reef ecosystems and endangered marine species in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, runs education and awareness programs with Mumbai schools on conservation of marine environment and resources and energy conservation and organizes ocean clean-up events for awareness on coastal degradation
Support required: Spreading awareness through participation
Contact: The Projects Coordinator, 50, St. Paul's Road, Gr. Floor, 'Priyanka' Building, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Tel: (022) 2651 8206 / 8223
Fax: (022) 2651 8209
Email: reefwatchindia@reefwatchindia.org
www.reefwatchindia@reefwatchindia.org
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Culture / Heritage
Indian Heritage Society: Involved in creating awareness of Mumbai's valuable cultural heritage, assists in conservation of art, culture, architecture and natural resources. Organises the Annual Banganga Festival of Classical Music, and the Urban Heritage and Citizens Award. Also runs workshops for public on urban and heritage issues.
Support required: Active participation
Contact: The Secretary,6W Navroze Apartments, 35 Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai 400026
Tel: (022) 23514872
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH): Seeks to preserve and protect nation's architectural and natural heritage. Implements plans for sustainable preservation of heritage. Spreads awareness about heritage, prevent acts likely to degrade region's cultural and natural wealth, and acts to preserve local heritage.
Support required: Participation
Contact: The Convener (Mumbai Chapter),C/o Bombay Civic Trust, Jehangir Art Gallery, 1st Floor, Kalaghoda, Fort, Mumbai 400 001
Tel: (022) 65719210 / 11 / 2284 3644 / 9820909853
Email: intach1@gmail.com
Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee: Statutory body that advices the Municipal Commissioner on all matters concerning heritage buildings and spaces, including the development, renovation and changes to these structures and spaces. All citizen complaints regarding heritage structures can be reported to this body for action
Support required: Citizen vigilance and timely information/action
Contact: The Chairman,c/o Head Quarters M.C.G.M, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 400001
Tel: (022) 22621262 / 22620251
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NGO Information Services
For more information on the development and social sector in India and Mumbai specifically you can log onto the following websites:
www.indianngos.com
Contact: The Director, 6, Devendra Apartments, Next to Sahyog Mandir, Ghantali, Naupada, Thane 400602
Tel: (022) 65535698
Email: Info@IndianNGOs.com
www.karmayog.org
Contact: The Director, 2nd floor, Shreeniwas House, (Behind Bombay Gymkhana)H. Somani Road, Fort, Mumbai 400001
Tel: (022) 22940109
Fax: (022) 22035410
Email: karmayog@yahoogroups.com
Give India: Provides a donation platform that helps people support causes they choose, online, through events like the city Marathons and other events and programmes. Enables links to organizations working across India with education, health, children, youth, women, the elderly and homeless, human rights, employment, disability and AIDS.
Support required: Financial donations, volunteering and spreading awareness
Contact: The Coordinator, 3rd Flr, West Khetwadi Municipal School, Khetwadi Lane No. 5, Mumbai 400004
Tel: (022) 23894944
www.giveindia.org
SOSVA (Society for Service to Volunteering Agencies): Acts as a support service to NGOs by assisting them in their operations and by helping them in improving the quality of their services. Places volunteers with NGOs across the city
Support required: Volunteers to work with various NGOs in Mumbai.
Contact: The Programme Director, Room No 3 Petit Municipal School, Opp. Bhabha Hospital, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26555704 / 26411205
FAX : 26403490
Email: sosva@hotmail.com
www.sosva.org.in
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Health Services
MEDICAL CENTRES
St. Andrews Health Creation Cell: Runs a mobile dental clinic, a Homeopathic Centre and yoga sessions for the general public.
Support required: In-kind donations particularly medical materials
Contact: The CCO office ,St. Andrew's Church, Hill Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Tel: (022) 65214270 / 2642 3680 / 7840
Email: standrews_cco@yahoo.com
B. T. C. Charitable Trust(Managed by the Lions Club of North Bombay): Offers specific medical services at discounted rates covering skin care, eyes, dental care, physiotherapy, pathology laboratory and a Homeopathic Centre.
Contact: The Clinic Manager, Mayfair, Gr. Flr, Next to Jari Meri Mandir, S.V. Rd, Bandra (W) Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26421961
Carmel Clinic: Caters to the needs of all communities. In attendance are a General Practitioner, Dermatologist, Dental Mobile Van, Pediatrician, Homeopathy, Neuro therapist, Dietician, Psychologist.
Contact: The Coordinator,81 A Chapel Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26421589 / 26434695
Mahatma Gandhi Seva Mandir: Diagnostic facility for all specialties offered at reduced rates. Indoor and Operation Theatre facility offered at affordable rates especially to help the underprivileged.
Contact: The Medical Director, Opp. Bandra Talao, S.V. Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26551752 / 26558458
St. Peter's Medical Centre: Provides medical attention and care to all every evening at subsidized costs covering ENT, eye, skin, Gynecology and Obstetrics and general medical care.
Contact: : Priest in Charge, St. Peter's Church Comp, Hill Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400050
Tel: (022) 26423098 / 26558579
Email: stpetersbandra@gmail.com
www.stpetersbandra.com
Urban Community Development Centre (U.C.D.C.): Has a Medical Centre providing physiotherapy, skin, eye, dental needs and general care.
Support required: Spread awareness about their subsidized medical facilities.
Contact: The Director,Pradeep, 104/B, 14th Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Tel: (022) 26006258
Email: ucdc@vsnl.com
MENTAL HEALTH
| Zarine D'Monte |
Psychologist / Psychotherapist |
Bandra (W) |
26427088 |
| Banu Ismail |
Psychologist / Psychotherapist |
Bandra (E) |
9820480576 |
| Nuzhat Khan |
Psychoanalyst |
Bandra (W) |
9324073085 / 26056101 |
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Kripa Foundation: In-house treatment for chemical dependency, rehabilitation from drug addiction and alcoholism. Home based HIV care and support. Run awareness programmes, on addiction and HIV. Provide family support system for co-dependents.
Support required: Empower the addict to see a new clean drug free life, sponsor an addict for his treatment, care and support for people living with HIV, awareness for youths and the vulnerable population.
Contact: The Director,81/A Chapel road, Bandra(W) Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26405411/26433027
Rotary HIV helpline: (022) 26429158
Mount Mary office helpline: (022) 26405405
Email: kripabandra@vsnl.net/ kripadarc@mtnl.net.in
www.kripafoundation.org
Mary's Clan: Run a centre for men who are destitute and chronic alcoholics. Have regular Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) meetings for residents as well as outsiders. Provides links to other neighborhood A.A. groups.
Support required: Goodwill, prayers and in-kind donation of men's articles
Contact: Coordinator, Mt. Mary's Basilica, Mt. Mary Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 9820349299
Email: marysclan1983@yahoo.com
Sahara Day Care Center: Runs a community-based recovery programme for substance abusers (drugs & alcohol) with social networking and referral linkages. Runs 24-hr helpline for users, families or anyone seeking information on substance use.
Support required: Need for premises to run the centre.
Contact: Project Manager, C/o Avalon, Flat No. 4, 1st Flr, St. Sebastian Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26459126 / 9833908361 / 9967212016
Email: clementinepinto@hotmail.com
Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust: Dealing with street drug use and HIV problems in and around Mumbai. Runs centres for HIV / AIDS community care, prison therapeutic community, community based treatment in slums and prevention in schools.
Support required: Volunteers for administrative work, public relations and income generation
Contact: Director,115 B Belle Vue, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Pali, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26006182 / 23803550
Email: eldred@vsnl.net
www.sankalp.org.in
CANCER CARE
Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA): Focuses on spreading awareness on living practices that cause cancer, initiating steps for the early detection of cancer and providing complete assistance to cancer patients beyond the medical treatment.
Support required: Financial and in-kind donations, sponsorships of patients, volunteering time for visits, events, fundraising and awareness programmes
Contact: The Director,Cancer Management Centre, King George V Memorial Infirmary, Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400011.
Tel: (022) 24924000
Fax: (022) 24973599
Email: admin@cpaaindia.org
www.cpaaindia.org
Shanti Avedna: Looks after terminally ill cancer patients providing complete medical care and assistance as well as food and nutrition. It is a place of rest, to facilitate care and provide comfort.
Support required: Volunteers to assist in the running of the center
Contact: The Administrator,216 Mount Mary Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Tel: (022) 26427464 / 26451702
Email: shantiavedana@hotmail.com
V Care: Works towards helping cancer patients and their families cope with the crisis in their lives by providing counseling and information, medical, food, travel and accommodation support and education and recreation programmes for children.
Support required: Financial donations, donate blood, volunteer time to help various activities, raise funds and organize events
Contact: The Director,Harbour View, A 603, Plot No 49, Sector 19A, Nerul (E) Navi Mumbai 400706
Tel: 9821949401 / 9821949402
Fax: (022) 22184457
Email: vcare24@gmail.com
www.vcarecancer.org
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Helplines
| EMERGENCY HELPLINES |
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| Childline Mumbai |
1098 / 23881098 |
| Trees and Gardens |
26422311 |
| Animal Helpline |
9819100100 |
| Rotary HIV Helpline (Kripa Foundation) |
26429158 |
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| SUICIDE PREVENTION |
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| Counseling and Suicide Prevention Centre, Grant Road |
23680140 / 23611859 |
| The Samaritans, Byculla |
23073451 / 23092608 |
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| HOSPITALS |
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| Agarwal Nursing Home |
26439442 / 26455124 / 26429442 |
| Bhabha Hospital |
26422775 / 26422541 / 26422542 |
| Holy Family Hospital |
30610555 |
| Lilavati Hospital |
26552222 / 26421111 / 26438281 |
| Mandar Nursing Home |
26422933 / 26424285 |
| Tata Memorial |
24146750 / 24177000 |
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| AMBULANCE SERVICES |
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| Hotline |
102 |
| Bandra Hindu Association |
26441094 / 26555775 |
| Bhabha Hospital |
26422775 / 26422775 / 26422541 / 26422542 |
| Lilavati Hospital |
26552222 / 26421111 / 26438281 |
| Holy Family Hospital |
30610555 |
| Lilavati Hospital |
26552222 / 26421111 / 26438281 |
| Municipal Service |
23079643 / 23077324 |
| Parsi Ambulance |
22621666 / 23621666 |
| St. John's Ambulance |
22662059 / 26422076 |
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| BLOOD BANKS |
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| Bombay Hospital, New Marine Lines |
22067676 |
| Hinduja Hospital, Mahim |
24452222 / 1515 |
| Holy Family Hospital |
30610300 |
| Kachhayuvak Sangh |
9892574030 / 28708029 |
| Red Cross |
22663560 |
| Bandra Hindu Association (for info only) |
26555775 / 26441094 |
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| OXYGEN SERVICES |
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| Bandra Medical, Hill Road |
26427244 / 26423757 |
| Harrison Medical Instruments, Khar |
26498817 / 26040315 / 26465020 |
| Prakash Oxygen, Santa Cruz |
26493865 / 32914902 |
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| 24 HR CHEMISTS |
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| Apollo Pharmacy, S.V. Road |
26400281 |
| Asian Chemist, Hill Road |
26550348 / 65163755 |
| Holy Family Hospital |
30610346 |
| Lilavati Chemist, Reclamation |
26438281 / 26552222 |
| Metro Medical / Prime Chemist, Waterfield Road |
26458438 / 26552268 |
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| FIRE |
|
| Bandra Fire Station/Fire Brigade |
26435206 |
| Control Room for Emergency |
101 / 23076111 / 2 / 3 / 23086181 |
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| POLICE |
|
| Emergency |
100 |
| Bandra Police Divisional Office |
26400917 |
| Bandra Police Station |
26423021 |
| Khar Police Station |
26494977 / 26496030 |
| Santa Cruz Police Station |
26491477 / 26493139 |
| Police Station - West Control |
26412021 / 26457900 / 26407970 / 26552195 |
| Police Main Control Room |
22621855 / 22621950 / 22625020 |
| Police Commissioner Crime Carter Road |
26402122 |
| Commissioner of Police |
22620111 / Ext.401 |
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| TRAFFIC |
|
| Traffic Control |
24937746 / 47 / 55 |
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| DISASTER MANAGEMENT |
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| Helpline |
108 |
| Chief Medical Officer |
26406786 |
| Civil Defense Divisional Officer Bandra(For training in firefighting/first aid/national calamities management and personnel for festivals) |
9323036033 / 9320036033 |
| Disaster Control Room H-West Ward |
22694727 / 25 / 1916 |
| Anirudha Academy and Disaster Management |
24301010 |
| Home Guards |
22842433/6941 |
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| CIVIC UTILITIES |
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| Electricity |
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| Reliance Helpline |
30303030 / 26423494 |
| Reliance Energy |
30099111 |
| M.S.E.B Bandra |
26422211 / 2131 |
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| Gas Leaks / fire |
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| Mahanagar Gas |
180022994 |
| Helplines |
1917 / 26594500 |
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| Water |
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| Helplines |
26422311 / 2 ext 241 / 2 |
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| BMC |
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| H West Ward |
26422311 |
| Ward Officer |
26422225 |
| Mumbai Head office |
22621262 / 22620251 |