Vision
A future where every girl’s ambition is matched by access — and strengthened by sisterhood.
SISTERHOOD. COURAGE. ASPIRATION.
Expanding ambition, access, and leadership
for first-generation young women
Peer mentoring, structured pathways, and sisterhood that opens real opportunities across education and early careers.
Currently operating across government school communities in Delhi.
Talent is everywhere. Access is not.
Many first-generation young women in urban government school communities carry ambition and capability, but face barriers in exposure, social capital, and professional networks—especially at key transitions from school to higher education and early careers. A huge percentage lack aspiration due to limited horizon of possibilities and role models that they see in their immediate communities, thus leading to various gaps not just impacting their confidence but also losing on opportunities towards agency and financial independence
Exposure gap
Network gap
Transition gap
Aspiration gap
Building leadership that multiplies
A long-term ecosystem — not one-time workshops.
Program design
Structured Sisterhood
Small peer circles and mentor continuity that support girls through school, college, and early career transitions.
Mentorship layer
Mentorship & Social Capital
Relationship-based guidance, practice spaces, and exposure that build confidence, networks, and decision-making ability.
Outcomes layer
Opportunity Pathways
Scholarships, internships, and first-work opportunities aligned with real constraints and context.
Impact in action
500+
Young Women in the Maitri Network
150+
Scholars Across Various Post 10th/12th Programs
30+
Working Alumna
20+
Youth Peer Leads
Updated monthly
"I am Aditi and I came across Maitri community when my senior at school introduced me to it. Through the guidance and mentorship at Maitri, I became an EY Disha scholar. Today, I am a part of Content and Scholarship team at Maitri and guide my juniors to get the opportunity that I got through Maitri community."
— Aditi, EY Disha Scholar 2024
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"I am Soni and I work at AIIMS now as a pharmacist. I became a part of Maitri in 2022 and since then Maitri has stood with me for my scholarship. I am a Vidyadhan 2023 scholar, then pursued my Diploma in Pharmacy and now I am an earning member of my family. At all stages of my life, Maitri community has supported me with scholarship guidance, career counselling and then handholding me in my first job. I am grateful to the community."
— Soni, Vidyadhan Scholar 2023
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Recognition
Recognition
SakhiAI by Maitri is featured in the casebook Real-World Impact of AI in Gender Empowerment, developed with UN Women and MeitY, and showcased at the India AI Impact Summit (New Delhi, February 2026).
The casebook highlights AI approaches from the Global South and presents practical models for improving women's agency, access, and safety in real-world contexts.
The Maitri leadership loop
Young Woman
→
Peer Leader
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Alumna
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Mentor
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Expanding Network
Maitri grows through the leaders it creates.
Vision and mission
Mission
Bridging aspiration and access for first-generation young women through structured sisterhood, mentorship, and opportunity pathways.
Currently operating across government school communities in Delhi via volunteers and SMC networks.
Join the sisterhood that builds leaders
