Aastha – Shelter Home for Women
Aastha – Women’s Shelter or the Aastha project, managed by Arti Amte – Nankar and supported by Swachha Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha, a leading NGO from Amravati, Maharashtra, is a sanctuary for women in distress. This initiative offers a safe, nurturing environment for widows, single mothers, and women escaping abusive situations. Aastha also serves as a short stay home for women and an old age home for women. At Aastha, we provide secure accommodation, nutritious meals, healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. Our mission is to empower women to rebuild their lives with dignity and confidence. Through personalized care and community support, Aastha aims to create a space where women can heal, grow, and achieve self-sufficiency.
By the end of October 2024, around 50 women have benefitted from this project.
Aastha Bhojanalaya – Empowering Women through Culinary Skills
Aastha Bhojanalaya is a cloud kitchen and an innovative, financially viable initiative run by the residents of the Aastha Project under the leadership of Arti Amte – Nankar and Swachha Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha. It serves affordable and delicious food, empowering women residents by offering employment opportunities, helping them earn wages, learn new skills, and regain their confidence. Through their work, the women are able to forget their past troubles, heal, and rebuild their lives. Aastha Bhojanalaya generates revenue by serving tasty meals to hundreds of satisfied customers and prepares rice packets served free of cost under the Don Ghas program.