MASHAL (Maharashtra Social Housing and Action League) is a development organisation working to improve the lives of underserved and vulnerable communities through housing, community development, education, disaster risk reduction, research, and evidence-based interventions.

MASHAL works across six key intervention areas: Housing & Habitat, Survey & GIS Mapping, Community Development, Education, Disaster Risk Reduction & Response, and Research & Advocacy.

MASHAL works with underserved communities, including low-income households, slum and informal-settlement residents, women, children, senior citizens, migrants, and other vulnerable groups.

MASHAL primarily works across Maharashtra and collaborates with communities, government agencies, civil society organisations, academic institutions, and development partners to implement projects based on local needs.

MASHAL follows a community-centred, evidence-based, and participatory approach. We combine field-level engagement, research, data, technology, and partnerships to design solutions that respond to real community needs.

We use methods such as household surveys, community consultations, field assessments, GIS mapping, participatory research, and data analysis to understand local challenges and identify appropriate interventions.

Yes. MASHAL collaborates with government departments and local authorities to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development programmes.

Yes. MASHAL partners with NGOs, academic institutions, CSR organisations, foundations, community-based organisations, and other development partners to expand the reach and impact of its work.

MASHAL uses technologies such as GIS mapping, digital surveys, geospatial data, data management systems, and digital monitoring tools to improve planning, implementation, and decision-making.

MASHAL works to improve access to safe, affordable, and inclusive housing and basic services. Its work includes housing assessments, informal settlement studies, rental housing, slum mapping, and support for housing-related programmes.

MASHAL conducts large-scale surveys, spatial mapping, GIS analysis, and data-driven assessments to understand communities, settlements, infrastructure, and service gaps and support better planning.

MASHAL works with communities to strengthen participation, access to opportunities, livelihoods, local capacities, and social well-being through community-based programmes.

MASHAL supports initiatives that improve learning environments, school infrastructure, access to essential facilities, and educational opportunities, particularly for children and underserved communities.

MASHAL works with vulnerable communities to reduce disaster risks, strengthen preparedness, improve resilience, and support communities during and after emergencies.

MASHAL conducts field-based research, documentation, assessments, and policy-oriented studies to generate evidence, highlight community needs, and contribute to better development policies and practices.

MASHAL uses baseline assessments, field surveys, monitoring systems, GIS, project indicators, beneficiary data, and outcome tracking to measure progress and understand the impact of its interventions.

Yes. MASHAL welcomes partnerships with CSR organisations, foundations, NGOs, government agencies, academic institutions, and other development organisations that share its commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.

Yes. Individuals and organisations can support MASHAL through partnerships, funding, technical expertise, research collaboration, volunteering, and other forms of engagement.

You can contact MASHAL through the Contact Us section of this website. Our team will be happy to discuss partnerships, projects, research, or other opportunities for collaboration.

You can explore the Projects section of our website to learn about MASHAL’s work across Housing & Habitat, Survey & GIS Mapping, Community Development, Education, Disaster Risk Reduction & Response, and Research & Advocacy.