Ashiyana : Strivajin NGO Best NGO

Welcome to Ashiyana

Ashiyana is a comprehensive initiative under the Strivajin Foundation, aimed at ensuring that women and girls, especially from underprivileged backgrounds, have safe, secure, and well-managed shelters to live, learn, and thrive. Ashiyana focuses on creating a robust support system for women by connecting beneficiaries to the available government and private shelters, hostels, and short-stay homes across the country.

Vision and Mission

Social Audits of Shelters and Hostels

Ashiyana conducts social audits of homes and shelters operated by the government and other organizations to ensure that they are following all relevant guidelines and standards. This process helps ensure that:

Shelters, hostels, and short-stay homes are operating effectively and safely.
Residents have access to the necessary amenities and support systems, including food, medical care, educational resources, and security.
Facilities are maintained according to government standards and are fully compliant with all legal requirements.

These audits are crucial for improving transparency and accountability, ensuring that the facilities are truly benefiting those who need them.

Directory and Facilities Update

One of the key aspects of Ashiyana is our constantly updated online directory of shelters, hostels, and short-stay homes across India. This directory, available at www.ashiyana.org, provides detailed information on each facility, including:

Location and contact details
Available services and amenities
Eligibility criteria for admission
Guidelines for applying or accessing services
Government provisions and schemes that can be availed

This ensures that women and girls in need can easily find and access shelters that meet their specific needs.

Connecting the Dots – Awareness and Accessibility

While many shelters and hostels are available, most beneficiaries remain unaware of their existence or the full extent of the services they provide. Ashiyana is focused on raising awareness and ensuring accessibility by:

Focus Areas

Young Girls in Metro Cities

Ashiyana pays particular attention to young and adolescent girls who are struggling to find safe accommodations in metro cities. Many young women come to cities for education or employment and often face challenges in finding affordable, secure housing. Ashiyana works to provide these girls with access to safe hostels and short-stay homes that cater to their needs.

Students from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Residential Schools

Ashiyana also extends its support to girls studying in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Residential Schools across India. These schools provide education to girls from marginalized communities, but many students face challenges when transitioning from school to higher education or employment. Ashiyana helps bridge this gap by ensuring they have access to proper housing and support services when they step out of school.

Our Model Home and Partnership Support

In addition to auditing existing shelters and running our directory, Ashiyana also supports other organizations in operating and managing their homes and shelters. Our model home serves as an example of how shelters should be run – following all guidelines and offering a safe, nurturing environment for women and girls.

We provide operational support and guidance to government-run shelters and homes operated by NGOs, ensuring that they adhere to the highest standards and offer the best possible support to their residents.

Get Involved

We believe that collective efforts can drive meaningful change. Whether you are an organization running a shelter or an individual looking to support this cause, there are many ways to get involved with Ashiyana:

Partner with Us

We are always looking for partners to help expand the reach of our directory, conduct social audits, or support existing shelters.

Raise Awareness

Help us spread the word about the availability of shelters and the importance of accessibility for women in need.

Donate

Your contributions can help us continue our work, expand our audits, and support shelters and homes across the country.