Bandra East Community Centre

About us

Bandra East Community Centre (BECC), established in 1974, is a registered NGO catering to the socio-economic growth of the slum dwellers. The first major project taken up by BECC was rehabilitation of the slum now called Siddharth Colony. BECC conducts numerous community development /up-liftment activities for the poor and marginalized irrespective of caste creed and religion. We work with a focused objective of development and empowerment of the marginalized sections of our society.

Over the last 41 years, BECC has grown in strength both in terms of work and staff. BECC has 18 staff and more than 15 volunteers who work tirelessly to sustain its vision. BECC is located in Bandra East and is covered by large slum areas. Some of the slum colonies near BECC are: Siddharth Nagar, Siddharth Colony, Dyaneshwar Nagar, Bharat Nagar, Subhash Nagar, Ahimsa Nagar, Kadam, Chawl, Khernagar etc. The approximate population of these slums is around 1.5 million people. The majority of people living in slums are mainly migrated from the other states in search of their daily living.

Our Vision and Mission

To build a community based on values of Love, Justice, and Equality & Peace. To spread hope, compassion and reassure the marginalized, the downtrodden and the disadvantaged that we are all born equal and are God’s own children, created in His image and for His kingdom, where none will be left hungry, naked or without shelter