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Stories, updates and reflections from Maher and the volunteers who support its work.

Empowerment at Maher begins quietly: learning a skill, opening a savings account, finding meaningful work. Through vocational training and s…

Every child deserves the chance to simply be a child. Maher's daycare, creche, and kindergarten programs create safe, nurturing spaces that …

We are grateful for our friend, Sue Hall, who writes magical blogs about life and the many experiences it gives us. With her permission, we …

While shelter is at the heart of Maher's mission, its outreach programs across more than 90 villages prevent crises before they begin throug…

For many American donors, supporting women and children in India is not about geography—it's about humanity, compassion beyond borders, and …

From one small home in 1997 to more than 68 homes today, Maher's founder Sr. Lucy Kurien has built a community where love, not religion, is …

At Maher, love is not the opposite of action—it is the action. From one open door in 1997 to a community of more than 1,600 people, compassi…

If you wanted to change the future of an entire community, where would you begin? Education opens doors that poverty has kept closed for gen…

Sr. Lucy's decision to open one door to one woman in 1997 became a community of more than 1,600 people across 68 homes. Real change, one lif…

Escaping violence requires more than a roof—it requires hope, community, and the opportunity to rebuild. Maher shelters women and children w…

The most meaningful volunteer experiences aren't about what you bring—they're about what you're willing to learn. At Maher, volunteers often…