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Certificate of Merit received during World CSR Day,

2023

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Validated organization by CAF International,

2023

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Spirit of Humanity Awards regional winner 2022 Women Empowerment.

2023

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Global Giving -Top Ranked NGO.

2020

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Global Giving - Top Ranked NGO,

2019

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Mahatma Awards for social good awarded to Apne Aap Women’s Collective,

2019

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Inspire Awards to our CEO Manju Vyas for her leadership and vision in her work with women and children,

2019

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Cycling for a Cause...

5th - 7th March, 2017

In March 2017, over 50 NRIs from three continents will embark on a charity bike ride to raise funds for marginalized women & children at Kamathipura in Mumbai. This cycling event will be from 5th March until 7th March 2017. The riders will cover around 350 kms between the Bhuj Mandir to Ahmedabad Mandir. The mandir-2-mandir initiative is taken by AAWC's UK based well-wishers and a group of generous young people.

GuideStar India NGO Gold Award (Advanced Level)

31st March, 2016

Apne Aap Women's Collective (AAWC) was awarded the GuideStar India NGO Gold Award (Advanced Level) for 2016. The Award aims to encourage and recognize organizations that practice and voluntarily demonstrate their transparency and accountability in the public domain.

AAWC participates in the 13th edition of Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon

17th January, 2016

Apne Aap Women's Collective (AAWC) participated in the 13th edition of the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon and we were fortunate to be supported by corporate partner Raheja Universal as well as various runners who ardently ran for our cause.

AAWC awarded the Gulabrao Ganacharya Award for 2015

November 2015

Apne Aap Women's Collective (AAWC) was awarded the Gulabrao Ganacharya Award for 2015 for our services to the red light community of Kamathipura and Falkland Road.

AAWC introduces Beautician Training Program for Umeed Women

1st August, 2015

March 2015 was an exciting month at AAWC as we saw the commencement of our pilot project of the Beautician Training Program for the Umeed women. The beautician training program aims to train women in brothel-based prostitution to learn and develop fine skills to work in a beauty parlor. 21 women registered for the course.

AAWC introduces night shelter for the Umang children

31st July, 2015

AAWC started a night shelter for our children in the Umang program this month. Several reasons beckoned us towards initiating this program as we realized that the children

AAWC shortlisted as 150 global winners for BASF- Connected to Care Program

15th June, 2015

Apne Aap Women's Collective (AAWC) has been shortlisted as the 150 global winners for the BASF- Connected to Care Program.

AAWC receives Gold Star Status on GuideStar India

March 2015

Apne Aap Women's Collective (AAWC) was awarded the Gold Star Status on GuideStar India. The GuideStar India Gold was achieved after due diligence of AAWC for legal & financial compliances and for sharing those transparencies in public domain. AAWC’s GuideStar Number is GSN 4358.

AAWC shortlisted as top 5 finalists at Dasra Girl Power Awards.

19th March, 2015

Apne Aap Women's Collective (AAWC) has been selected at the Dasra Girl Power Awards as top 5 finalists under Safety and Mobility category where we presented our Udaan program.

AAWC raised 4.2 lac in a book launch event hosted by FunOKPlease.

13th December, 2014

Apne Aap Women's Collective (AAWC) acted as a partner NGO with FunOKPlease for the book launch event of "Brown like Dosas, Samosas and Sticky Chikki."

AAWC participated in the World AIDS Day rally.

1st December, 2014

Apne Aap Women's Collective (AAWC) participated in the World AIDS Day rally organized by Sankalp Rehabilitation and Mumbai AIDS Forum (MAF).

AAWC introduced "Nurture 75 Vulnerable Children in the Red Light Area" on GlobalGiving.

20th November, 2014

AAWC has introduced our upcoming new program: "Nurture 75 Vulnerable Children in the Red Light Area" on GlobalGiving in November which will provide a day-care and night shelter facility for toddlers from the age of 2 to 5 years.

AAWC achieved the title of "Superstar" on Global Giving.

1st November, 2014

Apne Aap Women's Collective (AAWC) achieved the status of "Superstar" on Global Giving after completing one year in November.

AAWC listed on CAF America's Charity Database.

8 Aug 2014

Apne Aap Women's Collective (AAWC) is now eligible to receive grants from Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

AAWC’s Udaan project shortlisted in Top 50 entries in Project Inspire 2014.

6th August, 2014

Apne Aap Women's Collective (AAWC)’s Udaan project has been shortlisted among the Top 50 projects out of more than 500 entries.

AAWC wins AmeriCares Spirit of Humanity -- Jury's Choice Award.

17th April, 2014

AAWC was recognized for its "unprecedented and exemplary contributions" in nonprofit healthcare from more than 200 NGOs across India.

Canadian Governor General's wife visits AAWC during State visit to India.

3rd March, 2014

Her Excellency Sharon Johnston, wife of the Governor General of Canada, visited AAWC on Saturday during Canada's nine-day State visit to India.

AAWC concludes successful 15th anniversary fundraising campaign via GlobalGiving.

15th January, 2014

We are happy to announce a successful 15th anniversary fundraising campaign -- thank you to all of our donors!