MAYA, a Karnataka-based development organisation, was initiated in 1989 with the primary focus of eradication of child labor, working with communities across slums and low-income areas of Bangalore, Urban & Rural districts. The early years focused mainly on enrolment of children to formal school and interaction with parents and other community members to facilitate an enabling and supportive environment. In keeping with its focus of building institutional partnerships, MAYA ORGANIC also encourages interested professionals and students to volunteer with the initiative; thereby enhancing their learning horizons and contributing to the development of the informal sector.