Vision & Mission

Mrs. Vira Jamshedji, her husband Late Mr. Jehangir Jamshedji and Ms. Shirin Barucha had a great & fervent vision – to be able to support abandoned, destitute children, battling difficult circumstances in Mumbai. It was from this noble desire that Bal Asha – Children’s Hope, was founded in 1985 and registered as a charitable trust. The organization’s mission was to provide abandoned children with a safe home and support any child in need with care.

Upon its conception, the first step was to start a clinic in Mazgaon, Mumbai. The clinic was a place where children from all communities could come for medical support and assistance. The trust started its children’s home programme in the year 1987 in King George V Memorial.

Late Mrs. Madhavi Karandikar joined the organization in the year 1989. A student of social work, she transformed Bal Asha from a child institute to an important stakeholder in the sector of child welfare in the country.

Today, Bal Asha Trust adheres to principles such as ethics, trust, integrity, and compassion for children incorporated in the management style of the organization by both Veera and Madhavi.

Our vision is a World where every child is protected, cared for, healthy, educated and is in a Family.

Our mission at Bal Asha everyday is to give every destitute child love, care and right to grow in a family.Our goal is to ensure that every single child in need receives Nutrition, Medical and Education so they can reach their full and true potential. We actively collaborate and create awareness among the public, government officials, Police, Child Care Institutions, nonprofits on Child Protection and Adoption so children do not live in orphanages for long in any part of India. We continue to build a highly ethical, motivated and dedicated professional team who work hard as a family for every child.