Shramik Mahila Sabha Foundation

Our office is over in Worli, right near Podar Hospital. It's Shop 8 on the ground floor of the Himalaya building. It's a busy street, Dr. R G Thandani Marg. We are mostly focused on women's issues here. Shramik Mahila Sabha is the name on the door. It's a modest space, nothing too flashy. Since we are on the ground floor, it's easy for people to just walk in and talk to us. We deal with all sorts of things related to women's work and daily lives. Mumbai is a tough city, especially for working women, and we see that every day. We spend a lot of time listening. There are files everywhere and the tea kettle is usually on. We aren't trying to be a big NGO with a huge budget. We just help where we can. Sometimes we help with legal stuff, other times it's just advice or finding resources. The Himalaya building has been our home for a while. Being close to the hospital means there are always people around. It’s a bit noisy with the traffic outside, but you get used to it. We try to keep things organized, but on busy days, it gets a little chaotic. That’s just how it is when you’re working with people directly. We don't have any corporate polish here, just some desks and people who care about what they are doing. It's honest work and it keeps us very busy.