#Roundtable Inclusive Solutions for Water-Secure Cities and Communities! On July 1st, MHT co-hosted a roundtable in #Delhi under the #AIWASI Community Demonstration Project, alongside partners WRI India , National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA_India ), and McGregor Coxall,

Capacity Building of Master Resource Persons in #Bihar! As an integral part of the ongoing Heat Awareness Campaign, 45 Master Resource Persons (MRPs) in #Gaya and #Patna have been trained to lead heat awareness campaign, engage Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and build

#UrbanForestry Odhav, a dense industrial area in #Ahmedabad, has long battled rising temperatures and shrinking green spaces. But when women lead, transformation begins! At a recent ward committee meeting, local women leaders from Community Action Groups (CAGs) and Vikasinis,

Women-led climate resilience in action! Mahila Housing Trust is empowering women across Indian cities to become climate leaders—transforming thousands of homes and reducing indoor temperatures by 4–7 °C through heat-resilient innovations. Change begins at home. Read the full

Small solution, big impact! See how Neema Ben was able to overcome the adverse situations created by extreme heat, and rise as a leader of her community. The Solar Reflective White Paint she applied on her roof with support from Mahila Housing Trust made all the difference!

#Heat&Health Equipping Frontline Workers Against Heat! Mahila Housing Trust, in collaboration with local civic bodies, is building climate resilience from the ground up. From Jodhpur to Ahmedabad, ASHAs are being trained to recognize and respond to heat-related health risks —

#SwachhSurvekshan2024 We're thrilled to share that #Amalner city has secured the #1 rank in Jalgaon district in Swachh Survekshan 2024, along with an impressive 4th position in the Nashik division, 17th in Maharashtra, and 110th at the national level in the 50,000–3 lakh

Capacity-building for Vector Surveillance in #Surat! On 18th July, health officers from the Vector Borne Diseases Control Department of My Surat conducted an insightful training at MHT’s Surat office, equipping over 20 women leaders — Vikasinis — with knowledge on

Women Leading Change: A Community’s Journey to Secure an Anganwadi! For three years, the women of Koili Talavadi — a slum in Ramol ward, #Ahmedabad with 248 households — raised a crucial demand — an Anganwadi center. Without one, children had no space to learn, pregnant women

Empowered Women, Empowered Homes! 165+ Families in Shrambihar-2, #Lucknow Now Have Safe and Fair Electricity. In Shrambihar Colony 2, Lucknow, 165+ households were burdened with high electricity bills and at risk of electric shocks due to faulty meters. But the women leaders

Focus Group Discussions in Action — Women Driving Climate Solutions! #Extremeheat isn’t just about rising temperatures—it’s a daily struggle for women living in informal settlements. To address this growing challenge, Mahila Housing Trust (MHT) is developing an AI-enabled model

#PercolationWell From Water-Logged to Water-Secure! From living in fear of floods to reclaiming control over water and safety — the women of Vrundavan Park, Vastral, have transformed their neighbourhood through collective action. With capacity-building and technical guidance

Flood Awareness Campaign Kicks Off in Bihar! Building on the effectiveness of the recent Heat Awareness Campaign, JEEVIKA Bihar Bihar, Rural Development Department, Government of Bihar, in collaboration with Mahila Housing Trust and BRAC , is now turning its focus to

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺-𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦? 𝘐𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥—𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴—𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢,

#RangoliReflections: Women, Water & the Power of Expression! In a vibrant celebration of creativity and community, 36 women from Bakkarwala JJ Colony and Mubarakpur settlements came together to answer one powerful question: “How do I see water in my life?” Through

A Bus Stop Secured by Women. A Journey Shared by Thousands! In Sarkhej, #Ahmedabad, women from six informal settlements turned a daily hardship into a collective victory. With no nearby bus stop, long and unsafe walks meant missed jobs, lost school days, and constant stress.