Founded in 1922 The Bombay Vigilance Association (Balikashram) is a non-government organization working with girl child (Kanya) in the age group of 6 -12 years.
These Kanyas are referred to us by District Women & Child Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra and are orphans, from broken families or destitute.
Besides providing them with necessities of life Food, Shelter and Clothing, we open up opportunities to enable kanyas to grow, learn and succeed in facing challenges ahead in the world.
Efforts are to provide as many opportunities to children as possible for their overall growth. We impart Education, teach life skill and mentoring under able supervision of our qualified staff.
In appreciation of our work Government of Maharashtra Awarded prestigious Ahilyabai Holkar Award in the year XXXX.
Balikashram’s Mission is to work with Kanyas in caring and safe environment, where past hurts are healed; hope is kindled; and faith in self is developed.
Balikashram was created with the mission of providing a family, cultural, and educational environment for underprivileged girls as a means of their empowerment and increase of self-esteem.
We have a task of developing sustainable change and creating a safety net for children in our home.
It is our philosophy that every child is entitled to access a healthy, emotional, cultural, and spiritual development that a family environment provides to their children.
To help create a world free of destitute children. Our vision is of a world where there are no destitute children, where families are restored, those who are disadvantaged have choices and hope and all children have a voice.
Balikashram works so that no child under its care should be without necessities in life. The vision is to provide superior services through competent, caring adults who are trained in the most effective methods of childcare. We visualize a world in which all girls regardless of caste, colour, creed, income level or social status, are nurtured and empowered to reach their fullest potential.
To make the transition of children coming in our care meaningful, which could lead to their brighter future.
Balikashram provide easy access to healthy food, healthcare, education, recreation, and emotional support.
We provide services that are sustainable through effective and accurate financial management, fundraising.
We care and protect children through the social developmental approach.
"She spent her formative school years at Balikashram, completing grades 2 through 5 between 1978 and 1981. She now resides in Vasai and serves as a dedicated special educator in Virar, where she works with children who are deaf or hard of hearing, helping them thrive through inclusive education and personalized support."
"Sanjivanee’s association with Balikashram dates back to 1999–2002. She is currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Psychology from Jain University and holds a PGDBM in Human Resources from Welingkar Institute of Management & Research. Presently, she serves as Vice President – Human Resources at Asian Markets Securities Pvt. Ltd. With over 12 years of experience in the BFSI sector, she specializes in people strategy, talent acquisition, and employee engagement."
"Shruti spent over six years at Balikashram. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and currently resides in Powai, Mumbai. Presently, she serves as Assistant Store Manager at Zen Diamond, a globally recognized jewelry brand. Her journey reflects dedication, growth, and a passion for excellence in retail management."
"Madhura began her journey at Balikashram and later continued at Shraddhanand Mahilashram. She holds a B.Com and postgraduate degrees in Financial and Business Management from Welingkar Institute. With over 34 years of experience in an Industry Association, she has contributed across functions like Accounts, Administration, Exhibitions, and Training. A certified Internal Auditor and Management Representative for ISO 9001."
"Rashida’s journey began at Balikashram, where she was raised from the age of four and completing her schooling at Balikashram and Matunga Shree Shardhalanand Mahila Ashram, she pursued nursing at L.T.M.G. Hospital, Sion, and later built a successful career in Muscat. Her experiences abroad strengthened her independence and determination. Today, she is happily married to Mr. Jojo Antony and blessed with two daughters."
"Bhamini was an inmate at Balikashram from Class I to VII and later continued her education at Shraddhanand Mahilashram, completing her SSCE in 1988. After briefly working at Balikashram, she joined MSWC Asha Sadan in 1989 as a Supervisor and, through her dedication and sincerity, rose to the position of Caretaker for children up to 10 years of age. She married in 1990 and is the proud mother of a daughter who works as an air hostess with Air India."
"Priti was a resident of Balika Ashram from 2010 to 2015 and later transferred to Shradhanand Mahila Ashram. She has completed her B.A. in Psychology. She is a curious and driven psychology graduate with a strong focus on developmental psychology, data analysis, with hands-on experience in a research project examining the impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships. Passionate about understanding human behavior, she strives to apply psychological insights to real-world challenges"