The Lady Willingdon is the oldest women’s hostel in Mumbai. Since 1900, we have provided secure, reliable accommodation for women migrating to the city for employment, ensuring they have a safe foundation to build their lives.
We provide practical, disciplined boarding and lodging in the heart of South Mumbai, designed to support the daily routines of working women.
Located at Fort, placing residents close to major administrative and commercial centers.
Lady Willingdon operates as an active community center, integrating our residential services with the broader welfare work of the YWCA.
We support marginalized communities through initiatives like our on-site Balwadi for children.
Lady Willingdon was founded under the ideals of the YWCA to offer care and protection for women entering the workforce at the turn of the century.
It originally housed Anglo-Indian and European women working as nurses, clerks, and shop assistants, while the YWCA established an employment bureau and commercial school alongside it.
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