Growing together, transforming lives
About Abhyudaya
Aligned with the UN SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnership for the Goals), SPJIMR’s Abhyudaya is a community-based organisation that provides mentoring and holistic after-school education to bright, underserved children (Sitaras = Stars) from low-income neighbourhoods in Mumbai’s K-West ward so that they become independent individuals.
Abhyudaya also works with the local schools and the community to improve the quality of education and livelihoods. Sitaras start in class 6 (pre-Sitaras) and remain in the programme until they are employed.
Holistic development
Holistic development
Targeted inclusion
Targeted inclusion
Identifies underserved and talented students from government schools through rigorous screening, starting in class 6.
Transformative mentoring
Transformative mentoring
Mentorship by SPJIMR participants fosters empathy, leadership, and exposure for both mentors and mentees.
Post-secondary transition support
Post-secondary transition support
Sustained engagement through academic and vocational guidance via monthly check-ins.
From a small beginning in 2008, we have come a long way!
2008
First batch commenced with 44 Sitaras
2011
Relationships established with over 80 local schools, supporting 179 Sitaras
2016
New Abhyudaya Centre inaugurated
2017
Abhyudaya supported 393 Sitaras and 123 pre-Sitaras; career and livelihood programmes launched for Sitaras
2018
Received "Innovative Practices Award" from UNGCNI
2020
COVID welfare programme launched to support the Sitara community
2023
Design Thinking course introduced for Sitaras
2024
Abhyudaya Centre renovated to create classrooms and a library space; three alumni Sitaras employed at SPJIMR
2025
Weekday classes launched; Sitara count crosses 1,000
Impact stories
Abhyudaya’s unwavering support has been a guiding light.
Sitara Mangesh Shivekar
Game Artist, Nautilus Mobile
Sitara enrichment
Sports and socialisation
Holistic curriculum
There is regular engagement through sessions held Monday to Friday, 2:30–5:30 pm, promoting a disciplined academic routine. Senior Sitaras have monthly check-ins, with some regularly using the centre for self-study.
Partnerships
Abhyudaya partners with organisations aligned with our mission to deliver educational content, provide vocational training, and build organisational capacity.
Community engagement
Innovation and tinkering in community schools
Youth empowerment
We are actively engaging stakeholders beyond our Sitaras and their families to drive systemic change within the wider community, allowing more children, youth, and adults to benefit meaningfully.
Donate
Thank you for considering a donation to Abhyudaya. Your support helps us expand our enrichment and community programmes for underserved students in Mumbai’s K-West ward.
Give your time, talent, and treasure
Time
Volunteer with us, online or offline.
Talent
Share your skills with our Sitaras.
Treasure
Donate to Abhyudaya. Donations in India are fully tax-exempt under section 80G(2)(iiif) of the Income Tax Act. Overseas contributions are covered under the FCRA registration.