Our story starts in 2014 when devastating flood resulted in massive destruction of houses, educational institutions, infrastructure and lives in Kashmir valley. This led to joining of hands of like-minded law students and volunteers for rebuilding Kashmir. This small and un-named group later led to the formation of SAAYA – Shadow of Hope. SAAYA believes that no one should be denied an opportunity of a reasonable representation before the court of law. We have engaged with different lawyers who provide legal assistance to people who can’t afford it. We also hold legal awareness programs in far-flung areas to aware people of their constitutional and legal rights. SAAYA believes that the responsibility of social and economic development lies not only with the government but requires equal participation from civil society. When the community decides on priorities, sets goals, harness and commit to internal resources, draft plans, and put in place mechanism to achieve their goals then only multi-dimensional and transformative change becomes possible. SAAYA supports the government administration to undertake local actions involving media, civil society to generate the public opinion Media advocacy, public gatherings, campaigns, and events are some of the main policy engagement activities which SAAYA utilizes to accomplish such objectives. Today, SAAYA is the best foundation in Kashmir and one of the best social welfare service providers across the J&K running on non-commercial, non-political, and non-communal basis, serving round-the-clock without any discrimination of color, class, and creed.