Sachi Maniar runs a non-profit, Ashiyana, which aims to transform the lives of vulnerable children and children in conflict with the law within closed institutions in India. Her journey to build peace began as a student and continued through her film making career and her equally committed volunteer work. She works with diverse stakeholders in Mumbai's complex juvenile justice system which often includes other national and international agencies. No matter the role she inhabits she manages to bring hope to the children and to be a catalyst for inner transformation for all. 

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Sachi Maniar is a collaborator on restorative justice movement building in India.