Gabriel Project Mumbai

05/28/2026

Celebrating World Menstrual Hygiene Day in Mokhada's Tribal Villages

This World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Gabriel Project Mumbai together with Grameen First Development Foundation held two special community workshops in the tribal villages of Sonarvadi and Sadakwadi, reaching approximately 70 women and adolescent girls.

The workshops run by our Parivartan (Behaviour Change) Team focused on practical and essential topics, including overall menstrual hygiene, the safe and proper use of sanitary pads, menstrual health awareness, and reducing stigma around menstruation. As part of the program, GPM also distributed reusable sanitary pads to all participants, helping ensure that women and girls have access to safe, dignified, and sustainable menstrual hygiene options.
Across rural India, menstrual health remains a serious challenge.

According to NFHS-5 data highlighted by UNFPA, while progress has been made, many adolescent girls still lack access to hygienic menstrual protection, and usage is often lower in rural and marginalized communities. Nationally, about 22% of adolescent girls don’t use a hygienic method of protection, meaning that millions face barriers to safe menstrual health.

We are especially grateful to our partners, including for Humans For Humanity and Jalpa H Vithalani of Cosmic Heart Foundation, who generously donated 700 sanitary pad kits.

Our team will distribute these kits throughout the month of June, expanding menstrual health support to more women and girls across the communities we serve.

Through education, access, and open conversation, GPM is helping women and girls manage menstruation with greater confidence, safety, and dignity.

hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

05/01/2026

We’re proud that GPM's Jacob Sztokman will be speaking on health & nutrition in international development at OLAM 2026 conference in New York City!

We look forward to joining colleagues from across the field to share insights, strengthen partnerships, and engage in the urgent questions shaping our work today.

03/17/2026

For the first time, the Government of India has formally backed one of Gabriel Project Mumbai’s most impactful healthcare initiatives with a grant. While modest in size, this support represents a major achievement. It reflects something far greater than funding, it is a powerful vote of confidence from government health authorities who have witnessed our work on the ground and recognize both its quality and its impact.

After years of dedicated service in some of the most remote tribal villages, the health authorities see Gabriel Project Mumbai as a trusted partner in strengthening maternal and child healthcare. This recognition affirms that our hands-on, community-based model is delivering real results.
Through our “Mother Safe -Baby Safe” (Aai Suraksh*t - Bal Suraksh*t) initiative, we provide prenatal maternal care to expectant mothers living in extremely remote villages who otherwise have little or no access to healthcare during pregnancy. Our nurses travel by scooter, often navigating rough terrain and areas without proper roads, carrying medical backpacks equipped with essential neo-natal and prenatal diagnostic tools, including portable sonography devices. Each visit includes comprehensive prenatal assessments, early detection of risk factors, and immediate treatment when necessary. All medical data is uploaded to a secure cloud-based health tracking system, allowing physicians to remotely review vital information and guide timely interventions. This innovative digital platform enables coordinated monitoring and real-time information sharing with district health authorities, strengthening the existing public health infrastructure rather than duplicating it.

The grant, awarded by the Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) supports implementation across the catchment area of one Primary Health Centre (PHC), directly impacting the health of hundreds of women and their babies over the coming year.

Beyond immediate medical care, the program is designed for long-term generational impact. Healthy pregnancies lead to safer deliveries. Early detection of complications prevents maternal mortality and reduces premature and low-birth-weight births. When mothers receive consistent prenatal care, babies are more likely to be born healthier, grow stronger, and reach critical developmental milestones. Over time, this reduces malnutrition, childhood illness, and long-term health vulnerabilities across entire communities. Thats why we partner with the Centre for Social and Behavioral Change Communication in Mumbai, integrating health education and awareness programs to build sustainable knowledge within tribal villages that empowering women and families to make informed health decisions long after the program cycle concludes.

This government partnership is more than a grant. It is recognition that our work matters, that it is trusted, and that it is helping shape a healthier future for mothers and children in India’s most marginalized communities.

08/15/2025

GPM centers in the bustling slums of Mumbai and the remote tribal villages of Mokhada came alive today with vibrant celebrations for India’s Independence Day.

From flag hoisting to spirited performances, the children’s enthusiasm and joy lit up the day. It was deeply heartwarming to witness their genuine pride and love for their country — a reminder that resilience and hope thrive in every corner of India.

07/09/2025

Redefining Education for Slum Children in Mumbai. Join the DigiClass Education Revolution at the Joshua Greenberger Learning Center in the heart of the Mumbai slums. https://www.gabrielprojectmumbai.org/donate

05/28/2025

Promoting menstrual hygiene and health with awareness campaigns in the villages and slums of India this World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 with Gabriel Project Mumbai https://www.gabrielprojectmumbai.org/donate

05/25/2025

Gabriel Project Mumbai is collaborating with government run Health and Wellness Centres (HWC) to improve the antenatal care of tribal pregnant...

05/11/2025

This Mother's Day give to help a mother and child survive and thrive. https://rootfunding.com/campaigns/save_women_and_babies

05/11/2025

This Mother’s Day, we honor mothers everywhere — and especially those facing extraordinary challenges.

In remote tribal villages across India, many mothers endure high-risk pregnancies without access to basic healthcare. But with your help, that can change.

Healthy mothers mean healthier babies.

Will you give today to help a mother and her child survive and thrive?

Give now at:

Gabriel Project Mumbai is collaborating with government run Health and Wellness Centres (HWC) to improve the antenatal care of tribal pregnant...

05/07/2025

A GPM nurse conducts a neonatal check-up for a high-risk pregnant woman at a village community center. With young children by the woman’s side, the nurse unpacks an innovative maternal care backpack she carried on her motor scooter to reach the remote location. The Feto-Max device records vital medical data for both mother and fetus, which can be uploaded to the cloud and accessed by primary care physicians via their mobile phones. This approach enables women who lack access to regular medical facilities to receive high-quality healthcare through GPM!

03/14/2025

Join me TODAY, India Giving Day - your generosity can change lives.

This is urgent—we need your help! Every donation today, Friday March 14, has the chance to be matched, and prizes will be awarded to Gabriel Project Mumbai in celebration of India Giving Day.

For 13 years, Gabriel Project Mumbai has been dedicated to providing healthcare, nutrition, education, and dignified livelihoods to tens of thousands in urban slums and underserved villages. And we need your help today, on India Giving Day 2025!

Every dollar makes a difference. And what’s more powerful? Your donation could be matched—doubling your impact!

Please donat now and together we will make real change.

📢 Donate now:

I’m ready to support Gabriel Project Mumbai on March 13, 2025 during India Giving Day. Learn more about Gabriel Project Mumbai and all the other organizations participating in India Giving Day.