Established in 1944, Achamma Bhavan was built in direct response to the urgent need for safe and affordable accommodation for women in Mumbai. Today, it continues the YWCA’s commitment to nurturing a supportive community where every woman can grow, learn and belong.
Our facility is structured to ensure that women have a secure foothold in the city as they pursue their ambitions, keeping living costs accessible for and all.
Located at Byculla, providing residents with practical and vital connectivity to the wider city. Well-connected to Metro Aqualine and Western Railway
Achamma Bhavan was purposefully designed to do more than just house women; it was expanded to help them achieve true financial independence and self-confidence.
Our current dedicated building, completed in 1981, was built specifically to serve as a long-term centre for learning and skill development.
The creation of Achamma Bhavan required immense resilience to overcome the legal and social challenges of the 1940s.
Guided by the determination of Mrs. Achamma John Mathai and Mrs. Shahala Wilson, the institution successfully welcomed its first residents in 1947. In recognition of her exceptional contribution, the hostel was officially named after Mrs. Mathai in 1948.
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