Trilokpuri is a resettlement colony of residents in East Delhi which were rehabilitated here when slums in Delhi were cleared out in 1975-76. Majority of the population is low income
minorities, such as Valmikis (Dalit) and Muslims. Most of the people work in the unorganized sector in jobs like pulling hand rickshaws, driving auto rickshaws, carpentry, masonry or garbage collection and sanitation. Most of the women are domestic workers working in nearby societies of Mayur Vihar.
The rapid increase in population has led to shanty living conditions; many blocks have open drains. Unemployment in youth is high and drug abuse as well as gambling is common due to which it is considered unsafe by women, especially for their daughters.
Foundation for Equal Citizenship started work in this area in May 2016, beginning by meetings and group discussions with the local community activists, women and children to understand the problems, what is already being done and areas for intervention they consider are important.
entrepreneurship, workshops on their rights, health and child care in partnership with Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women’s Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, a Central University. Professor Sabiha Hussain, Director of the Sarojini Naidu Centre inaugurated Ibtida.