Tag: disabled people

  • Satya Special School: polishing hidden potential in children with disabilities

    Satya Special School: polishing hidden potential in children with disabilities

    IN 2003, a heart-wrenching incident left Chitra Shah who was then volunteering at a hospital, shell shocked. It was the sight of a 13-year-old differently-abled girl, shackled and confined to a chair, in a dimly lit room while her mother, a daily wage labourer, toiled to support the family. This tragedy, however, was not an…

  • Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled: empowering lives through inclusion and opportunities

    Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled: empowering lives through inclusion and opportunities

    IN a world where diversity is celebrated, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled believes that it is essential that every individual, regardless of their abilities, enjoys equal opportunities and access to a fulfilling life. Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, an NGO founded in 1997, has been tirelessly working towards this vision. Headed by Shri. G K…

  • Amar Seva Sangam: empowering lives and fostering inclusion in rural disability management

    Amar Seva Sangam: empowering lives and fostering inclusion in rural disability management

    AMAR Seva Sangam is a source of support for persons with disabilities in rural areas. Founded in June 1981 by the indomitable Padma Shri S. Ramakrishnan, this organization has transcended barriers, redefined possibilities, and sowed the seeds of equality and empowerment across all ages and disabilities. Amar Seva Sangam’s foundational philosophy revolves around the creation…

  • Narayan Seva Sansthan: empowering lives through compassion and care

    Narayan Seva Sansthan: empowering lives through compassion and care

    IN a world where disparities and inequalities continue to persist, the emergence of Narayan Seva Sansthan provides hope to the marginalized and vulnerable. The NGO has been making a remarkable impact since its establishment in 1985. With a commitment to serve individuals from economically and physically disadvantaged backgrounds, Narayan Seva Sansthan has transformed countless lives…

  • Mitti Café: A tale of empowerment, inclusion and resilience

    Mitti Café: A tale of empowerment, inclusion and resilience

    IN a world where businesses often prioritise profits over purpose, there are shining examples that stand as beacons of hope, reminding us of the transformative power of compassion, empowerment, and inclusion. One such heartwarming story is that of Mitti Café and its founder, Alina Alam. Back in 2017, Alina took the initiative to establish Mitti…

  • 5 NGOs empowering the differently abled

    IT has been nearly one and a half years since COVID-19 hit India and it continues to cause devastation and loss. Many Indians have faced immense hardships; the challenges have been daunting for the differently abled, too. Persons with disabilities in India constitute 2.2% of the population or almost 3 crore citizens. Besides pre-existing conditions…