Mission
The charism of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary invites us to be a sign and presence of the love of God through prayer and apostolic action, wherever the need is greatest.
Accordingly a wide variety of works are carried out to empower people in both urban, tribal and rural areas.
Education
Through various educational activities provided in the different Institutions DHM will contribute to the changing of mentalities and attitudes to build with
others a more just and humane world in which the dignity and rights of all are respected.
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College of Social Work – Nirmala Niketan – Mumbai
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College of Home Science – Nirmala Niketan – Mumbai
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Vidhyadeep Community College, Bharuch, Gujarat
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Gnanajyoti Community College, Karasgaon, Maharashtra
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Non-formal Education for Migrants in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh
Social work
Through different Social Work activities and exposure programmes DHM contribute to building a new social order based on human dignity and social justice, working with a preferential option for the vulnerable and exploited, both locally and globally. The programmes conducted instil a strong value base of compassion, personal integrity, moderation, tolerance and self-respect.
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Development & Livelihood facilities in villages.
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Women, Children and Youth Empowerment.
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Working with refugees and Migrants.
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Relief work during Natural Disasters.
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Working with and for victims of Domestic Violence
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Counselling Services
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Legal Literacy
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Training/awareness programmes
Boardings & Hostels
A nurturing environment providing holistic development of children/youth/women, promoting human values and rights and thus enabling them to contribute to the progress of the country.
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Vaijapur, Karazgaon and Nandurbar (Maharashtra)
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Bharuch, Koth and Narukot (Gujarat)
HOSTELS -
Nirmala Niketan Hostel, Churchgate, Mumbai.
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Asha Kiran Hostel, Goregaon, Mumbai.
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Prabhatara Hostel, R.K. Puram, Delhi.
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Vadodara, Gujarat.
Medical Work
Promoting traditional and alternative health care systems through awareness, training and preparation of various medicines for minor ailments.
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Physiotherapy in Vadodara
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Herbal Medicines in Nandurbar and Narukot
Day Care Centre
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Nirmala Niwas, Chuim, Khar Danda, Mumbai
Pastoral Work
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Value Education to youth and children
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Visit to families, Elderly & Sick
Care for Creation
In an attitude of contemplation and gratitude, DHM recognize Creation as a gift from God. They are called to live an ecological conversion to safeguard it and not transform it into an object of consumption and domination. In solidarity with present and future generations, each one, according to her possibilities, will contribute to promoting environmental justice and taking care of the Earth, Our Common Home.
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Promoting Organic Farming.
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Activities to make articles out of waste.
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Use of Solar and Bio-gas Energy
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Rain water harvesting.
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Awareness Programmes
