Pehchan Spotlights Homeless Photographers on World Homeless Day
Mumbai, India – October 10, 2025
Today, on #WorldHomelessDay eleven photographers from Mumbai’s homeless community were honoured for their work and creativity featured in the ‘My Mumbai Calendar 2025.’ The project, led and initiated by Pehchan, celebrates their creativity and unique perspectives on the city of Mumbai.
Using FUJIFILM single-use cameras, these photographers captured wonderful images of Mumbai. They are among forty participants in the initiative, who together produced a remarkable 1,107 photographs. Their work offers in-depth glimpses into the city they call home.
The selected photographs are featured in the 2025 calendar, and the artists were be recognised in a special ceremony today. Renowned RTI activist @Anil Galgali presented the honours, which included cash prizes, medals, and gifts.
Brijesh Arya President of Pehchan, “This initiative aims to celebrate the artistic talent of individuals experiencing homelessness, while also raising awareness about their lives and stories. Through their unique perspectives, the photographs reflect a deep love for the city of Mumbai and reveal a creative spirit that often goes unseen.”
The ‘My Mumbai Calendar 2025’ showcases the vibrant life of Mumbai as seen through the eyes of those who live in its streets, presenting a powerful and often unseen view of the metropolis. @AnilGalgalirti
MyWorld Creative Projects @paulryan Cafe Art @fujifilmxindia ThePrint Michael Wong @Subhash Rokade , Shyam , Arati , Anjali, Ranajna Lobo, Danish , Sharmila @sartha @artsomelessint
#WorldHomelessDay #MyMumbai #Pehchan #HomelessnessAwareness #endhomelessness #artwork#photographychallenge #mymumbaihomelessproject
About Pehchan:
Pehchan is an organisation dedicated to supporting and empowering Mumbai’s urban poor and homeless community.
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