Founding Story
Established in 1968 by seven classmates with a shared desire to support people in need and improve lives across underprivileged communities.
Our Founding Story
1. Modern Educational Social & Cultural Organisation (MESCO) was established in 1968 by seven classmates who shared a desire to support people in need. What began as a small effort to help students gradually developed into an organisation focused on improving the lives of underprivileged communities.
2. Education became a central part of MESCO’s work, alongside medical assistance and relief of poverty. Through educational scholarships, healthcare support, family relief and livelihood initiatives, MESCO works to connect donors and well-wishers with people who need support.
3. As a secular charitable trust, MESCO continues to work towards a better tomorrow by supporting meaningful education, health and community development.
Our Journey
Milestones that shaped us.
1968 1970 MESCO Life & Patron Membership enrollments began
1973 First Nursery School established (Bandra)
1974 First Charitable Dispensary (Bandra)
1975 Launch of MESCO Times
1976 Launch of Medical Scholarship Prog. & Medical Aid Scheme
1977 Establishment of Registered office (Mahim)
1978 Launch of Sewing Machine Distribution & Higher Education Scholarship Programme
1988 Launch of Old Clothes Distribution
1989 Launch of Sewing Class (Bandra)
1993 Establishment of Crescent English School (Mumbra)
1994 Launch of High Cost Educational Scheme (HCES)
1995 Formalized Governance structure & HR policies
1996 Launch of Vocational training Program (Dharavi)
1998 Crescent School expansion to Grade 4; RC Mahim Municipal School adopted
1999 Membership fees structure revised; Mid-Day Meal for Nursery Schools
2000 TB Relief Programme phased out
2001 First Nursery School premises acquired (Dharavi)
2002 Launch of Education Aid Policy
2007 First Mobile Clinic launched
2008 Second Mobile Clinic; VTC new courses
2009 First Edition of Ex-Students Directory launched
2010 First Charitable Dispensary in Kausa; Credibility Alliance & Give India accreditation
2011 Second Dispensary Started (Kurla); CAF America & TISS accreditation
2013 Selected from list of First 47 NGO's by Govt. of India's for CSR
2014 Third charitable Dispensary launched in (Malvani)
2015 CSR partnerships; Payroll Giving launched
2017 Registered under NITI Aayog DARPAN
2023 Establishment of Radiant English High School (Mumbra)
2025 Procurement of New Office Premises at Mahim, MESCO House
2026 Renovation of new MESCO office has been started