Sahyog works in three slum/low-income areas of Mumbai: Jari Mari, Andheri-Kurla; Dindoshi, Goregaon (E); and Shivaji Nagar, Govandi. Sahyog’s activities are largely directed at improving the situation of education and healthcare in the community. Without attempting to duplicate existing efforts—by the government and voluntary sector— Sahyog aims to improve access to these services, both by collaborating with existing organisations as well as increasing community awareness and mobilisation. The long-term objective of Sahyog is to create a secular, progressive and empowering space, which enables the development of a cadre of well-trained, socially committed young leaders.