PACT mothers in Mumbai transit camp near Wadala empower women against trafficking and harm.

The PACT mothers are a group of adult volunteers based in a transit camp near Wadala in Mumbai, India, dedicated to child protection and community safety. Operating through the Aangan organization, these women are trained to identify issues such as early marriage, trafficking, violence, and abuse, and to respond effectively while activating government services to ensure children's safety. The group serves displaced families from demolished slums in Maharashtra, providing a vital support network where community children are treated as their own. Beyond immediate protection, the PACT mothers collaborate with local NGOs like the Garbage Concern Welfare Society to organize training programs that offer job placements and skills development, including gardening and waste management, helping families move from abject poverty to having food on the table. The group emphasizes empowerment, ensuring women and girls understand their rights regarding child protection laws, financial aid schemes, and gender equality. Currently, the PACT mothers are leading local initiatives to address critical infrastructure needs, such as securing proper community toilets to prevent sexual violence and unsafe street lighting, driven by collective signatures and government applications. Their work extends to fostering family support, with many husbands encouraging their wives to join, and they actively work toward community dreams including stopping child labor, ensuring universal education access, and establishing safe play areas for children.