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From a small collective in Malshiras, Pune to a state-wide movement — MASUM's story is one of courage, community, and relentless advocacy for women's rights.
Mahila Sarvangeen Utkarsh Mandal (MASUM) established in Malshiras village in Purander Block of Maharashtra by Dr. Manisha Gupte and Dr. Ramesh Awasthi, committed to ending gender-based violence in rural Maharashtra.
Mahila Mandals and self-help collectives formed across villages in Pune district — laying the grassroots foundation for all future programs.
A pioneering rights-based adolescent reproductive health program reaches girls in government schools — the first of its kind in rural Maharashtra.
MASUM's work expands to Solapur, Kolhapur, Sambhajinagar and Nashik districts, partnering with local organisations to deepen community reach.
Launch of political leadership training for women in Panchayati Raj — enabling hundreds of women to stand for and win local government seats.
Silver jubilee celebration with partners and communities across Maharashtra — 25 years of uninterrupted service to women's rights. State recognition awarded.
Dedicated livelihoods, financial literacy and economic rights program launched in collaboration with women's cooperatives across Latur and Osmanabad.
Udaan — a health-system response initiative to address Violence Against Women (VAW), training healthcare providers across Chh. Sambhajinagar to identify, respond to, and support survivors.
Reaching 1 lakh+ women across 10 districts, 500+ villages — MASUM continues to lead Maharashtra's movement for gender justice, health, and economic dignity.