Loving mother to 180 blind kids, visually impaired Veena needs your support in caring for them

In India, blindness is stigmatized to the point that visually impaired children are at best neglected and in the worst cases, abandoned to their fate. NAB aims to break this vicious cycle of neglect and poverty by educating our beneficiaries to carve out their place in the world.

Over the financial year 24-25, we have continued to run our shelter home to the highest standards, all with your help. NAB provides nutritious, high-quality meals three times a day to 180 children with visual disabilities while taking care of their medical needs by arranging weekly medical visits. Our top priority remains their education, with special education classes being held daily.

Caring so deeply for so many children isn't easy. A part of our funds has gone towards honorariums for our dedicated hostel staff, including -

• 1 Warden for supervision and overall management.
• 3 Kitchen Staff for preparing meals.
• 3 Kitchen Support Staff for cleaning and assistance.
• 5 Maintenance Staff for facility upkeep and sanitation.

We ensure our kids receive holistic development. They attend yoga classes, festivals, and are educated on daily living skills. NAB's goal is to mold all of our dear beneficiaries into capable, upstanding citizens of India, and by God's grace and your continued support, we can get there.

Please help us help them. Make a difference and donate now.

Date of visit: 15th January, 2025

Visited by: Saifi Hashmi, GIVE Discover team

GIVE is pleased to report our immense satisfaction with the workings of NAB as seen in a recent team visit. We started the day by visiting the various learning centers of NAB including their preparatory school for the blind as well as their sophisticated, technology-infused 'integrated school for the blind' which offers an NIIT-certified, 3-month program for beneficiaries to be comfortable with basic computer skills.

We loved the sense of community that graced NAB's shelter home. There was an emphasis on preparing the blind beneficiaries to eventually integrate into mainstream Delhi schools, an initiative designed for them to lead as comfortable a life as possible. Furthermore, we noted that each student received personal attention from their teachers, thus ensuring no child was left behind.

The joy of coming to school was written on the children's faces. NAB's shelter is a safe space where the kids learn and play and prepare for their futures. We were impressed with the efficacy and dedication of the staff, who were truly going above and beyond for these kids. For example, they maintain the 'Beyond eyes' initiative where curious participants interact with a pitch-black room all the while trying to navigate the challenges experienced by blind people every single day, thus fostering empathy and perspective.

Until then, they need support to provide their beneficiaries with the quality education and lifestyle they deserve. Please help us help them and give now.