Our Partners

Academic & Institutional Partners

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

Through its Social Involvement Programme (SIP), students have volunteered with Pehchan on literacy, livelihood and awareness drives since at least 2016.

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College of Social Work & Home Science, Nirmala Niketan

Pehchan engages interns and volunteers from both Nirmala Niketan colleges in community outreach and capacity‑building programs.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

TISS students and interns collaborate with Pehchan on legal‑aid camps, identity‑card drives, and social research projects.

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🤝 Legal‑Identity & Capacity‑Building Foundations

Kamla Foundation

Partners with Pehchan to streamline the issuance of state‑recognized identity documents (Aadhaar, ration cards, voter IDs), linking the homeless to welfare schemes.

📷 Exhibition & Public‑Engagement Partners​

BIND Collective

Co‑created the “Without Walls” photographic exhibition with Pehchan and Studio X, amplifying street dwellers’ stories through visual art.

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Megapolis India

Urban‑planning firm that jointly mapped informal settlements with Pehchan for “Without Walls” and related participatory workshops.

Towards the Human City (Initiative 78)

International research platform collaborating on data‑collection, rights‑awareness campaigns, and exhibitions with Pehchan in Mumbai.

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Mumbai Press Club

Venue partner for the annual “My Mumbai Project Photo Exhibition,” showcasing images captured by homeless community members.