Community Development

Hyderabad is a rapidly growing urban centre that attracts migrant workers and families seeking employment and better livelihood opportunities. Many low-income and migrant families live in slums and other marginalised settlements, where they may experience insecure employment, inadequate housing, poor sanitation, limited access to education and healthcare, and challenges in accessing social security and government services. Children in these communities are particularly vulnerable to school dropout, child labour, neglect, abuse and other protection risks.
In response to these challenges, AASHRAY has worked across 25 urban marginalised communities, 50+ rural habitations and more than 40 ADDAs (labour choks) to strengthen families and communities, improve access to essential services, sanitation and civic amenities, promote child care and protection, and build safer, healthier and more resilient communities for sustainable development.