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“I was blind from birth, and the year I turned 7, my father left me in this home for blind girls. He told me he’ll be back soon to take me home, but he didn't return. I wept for days,” recalls Deepa (name changed), a student of the residential school run by the Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society. Having spent ten years at the Ambubai School for Blind Girls and securing 92 per cent in class 10, Deep says, “I feel that leaving me here was the best thing my father could have done for me.” There are many like Deepa who would have been lost but for the NGO by Dattu Agarwal who is blind himself. Sadly, over 100 blind girl students today are living in threat of losing their home. Agarwal, strapped for funds, has been struggling to complete the construction of a building where he can shift his students. Help Dattu Agarwal complete the construction of his school and give blind girls a chance at a future, which even their own families denied them. Donate now.You can make a donation easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India), &amp; 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (USA). Ambubai Residential School for Blind Girls was started in a rented building in 2007. The school has been a beacon of hope for countless blind girls, many of whom have faced horrific abuse and discrimination owing to their condition. From darkness to lightBeing born a girl in many parts of the country is still seen as a curse and if the girl child is blind the discrimination from society and family becomes even worse. These girls are denied their right to education and are considered a burden. But Agarwal after having faced hardships and discrimination himself, saw immense ability in blind girl children.“When a blind boy or a blind girl is born, parents consider them as a burden on them. So, what they do is, they abandon such kids on the road and leave forever”, says Agarwal narrating the plight of blind children in rural India. The condition of blinds girls is far worse. “We often consider girls as second-class citizens. (For parents) blind girls are a tremendous burden, and they don’t educate them. Without education, there is no future for visually impaired girls”, Agarwal adds. “68% of the blind population lives in rural areas and therefore are deprived of education to this day” Agarwal says. According to him, education is the only way that blind children can move past the stigma and build a productive and independent life for themselves.Why donate to the NGOHyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society started the school in 2007 in a rented building but the building is not disability-friendly and we face many problems. Moreover, being a rented space there is a risk of eviction. “We purchased this piece of land, but due to financial problems we cannot complete the construction work. We are on the verge of stopping all work if we do not get urgent funds, and this will remain unfinished”, says teary eyed Agarwal. “I request you with folded hands, donate in large numbers and help the blind girls” Agarwal pleads.Your donation to the nonprofit can ensure a safe shelter and quality education for hundreds of girls in future. Your support can save blind girls from a bleak future.Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online giving platform, to support Disha Foundation in giving underprivileged children with disabilities quality education, therapy and occupational training so they too can lead active and functional lives in future.

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HKDW Society has established a residential school for blind girls. The school is sheltering about 75 students currently, and as this is the only school in Gulbarga Division of Karnataka for blind girls, the influx of students is increasing year after year. In order to meet the requirements of increasing strength, additional classrooms, dormitories, playgrounds etc. are needed. At present, the school is functioning in a rented two storey building at Sundar Nagar locality, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Karnataka, India. This is an old building, so our priority is to ensure the safety and security of the children. Hence, we are constructing a new school building to accommodate more children to provide a visually impaired friendly environment with spacious dormitory, dining hall, high-tech classrooms, audio and Braille books library, Braille printing press, office rooms, playground, visitors’ hall etc. 
 Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society continues to be at the forefront of work in rural areas. Eye check-up camps and general health check-up camps for the disabled, with the help of Retired Medical Officers Association, Gulbarga, are being conducted regularly.The organization feels that lack of awareness among the public about the skills and potentialities of the disabled is the main cause of backwardness. Therefore, we organize awareness camps at the village level, taluk level and district level periodically. Apart from this, we are taking the help of mass media to educate the people about disability.The organization is working for the empowerment of visually impaired women. Keeping this in view, a free residential school for blind girls was started in 2007 at Gulbarga. 
 To be born as a girl is considered as a disadvantage in Indian families, and if the girl is born blind or loses eyesight due to any medical condition while growing up, her agony will be doubled. Realizing this fact the Society has started the residential school for blind girls to empower them to lead an independent life. We consider it our primary duty to provide a safe, secure and conducive environment to learn so as to nourish them to be responsible citizens of our country and contribute to the nation's economy. Hence, the Society is venturing to construct a well-furnished school building. After its completion, it will accommodate more than 100 blind girls where they can get quality education, skill development training, and many more talents.

Construction of Residential School Building for Smt. Ambubai Residential School For Blind Girls

The Hyderabad, Karnataka area consists of 6 districts of Gulbarga, Bidar, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal and Bellary, which, as a whole, is considered a backward region. Lack of basic amenities, illiteracy, and starvation are the major problems faced by the people here and the disabled community is not an exception to it. The social, educational and economic conditions of the disabled people are alarming. They are neglected by society, as well as by the government.Our association believes in the principle that “self-help is the best help”. Based on this theory, some like-minded handicap people came together in 1990 to form a registered society for themselves and hence, the “Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society” was established on 6th November 1990 under Registration of Societies Act, 1860.1.	Vision -The Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society believes that all people with disabilities can live with self-respect and dignity. Better facilities for education and training shall become available at the village level. No disabled person shall strive for employment, food clothing and shelter. Their human rights shall be protected, and a good quality of life shall be ensured.2. Mission -Our task is to achieve set goals by providing appropriate education, rehabilitation, intervention, training and advocacy which will lead to awareness, empowerment and employment of people with disabilities with the help and support of trained staff and caregivers.

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Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society

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Visit Date: 29th March 2024Visited by: Sai Saranya, Senior Associate, give.do Team During a detailed visit to the Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society (HKDWS), we observed the heartfelt efforts put forth to enhance the lives of blind girls through education and care. Located in a facility that currently houses both a school and a hostel, HKDWS offers education up to the 10th grade for girls from underprivileged rural backgrounds. The selection process for these beneficiaries is meticulous, involving application scrutiny and home visits to ensure that those most in need are allowed to study and thrive. The school employs five teachers, including a physical education instructor who proudly noted the girls' participation and success in district-level sports events. These activities, along with annual cultural programs, not only showcase their talents but also build confidence and a sense of community among the students. During our visit to the construction site, we observed that the ground floor is already constructed, featuring essential facilities that promise a better learning and living environment for the girls. Check out some pictures showcasing the development below! The students expressed immense satisfaction with their education and care at HKDWS. The move to the new building is eagerly anticipated by both students and staff, symbolizing a new chapter of opportunities. Your support can enable HKDWS to complete their new facility, ensuring that many more girls like those currently benefiting from the school can escape a life of neglect and achieve their full potential. Donate now and help secure a nurturing and empowering space for these deserving students.

HKDWS visit update

The support of our incredibly generous donors has allowed us to complete the ground floor of the new disability-friendly building! This is the first step to providing a safe, inclusive environment for the 100 girls with visual impairments who currently reside in an ill-equipped building, as well as under threat of possible eviction. See below some images directly from the ground of the efforts your contributions have sustained. But there's still more work to be done! Donate now to provide Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society with the funds to complete work on the first floor and accommodate more girls with visual impairments.

HKDWS construction update

Ayesha (name changed) is a little girl from Hipparga village, Kalaburagi district. Like two of her siblings, she is blind and perceived to be a burden on her family by society. Her parents, being underprivileged agricultural laborers, were not in a position to allow her to prove her capabilities and explore her potential. When Hyderabad Karnataka disabled welfare society learned of her situation through a survey, she was asked to enroll in our school; an offer her parents eagerly accepted so that she could be provided the care she needed to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. Although cautious initially, Ayesha has blossomed into an intelligent and zealous young girl. Proficient in Braille, singing, and playing chess, she has a bright future ahead of her and is eager to pursue her education at our school. However, Ayesha is just one among the many children who need our school to uplift their lives. Most blind children are simply abandoned by their parents, especially in rural settings. Through no fault of their own, little boys and girls are made to live a wretched life, abandoned by their caretakers and condemned to a miserable existence. Hyderabad Karnataka disabled welfare society needs a new building to extend its reach and give these poor children the life they deserve. Their own space to explore and learn is tantamount to giving the children what they need to develop their abilities to the fullest. Donate now to save the lives of these kids and make a positive impact in the world.

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🙏Thank you everyone for your invaluable contributions!&nbsp;We're happy to share that with your unwavering support, we're edging closer to turning our vision into reality: a secure and inclusive home for visually impaired girls, enabling them to lead enriched lives and access quality education for a brighter future.🌟 The ground floor's construction is nearing completion. While painting, tiling and finishing touches are pending, the ground floor has classrooms, the principal's office, staff room, kitchen, dining hall, toilets, lift, ramps and storerooms.&nbsp; Nonetheless, your continued support is crucial as we strive to start the construction of the first floor. This phase will include dormitories, computer lab, library, warden's room, auditorium, and much more. At the moment, Hyderabad Karnataka Welfare Society provides shelter for 100 girls in a rented building which lacks disability-friendly features.&nbsp;The organisation aims to extend its reach by accommodating additional visually impaired girls for education, training, and rehabilitation.&nbsp;This can be achieved solely through your generous support towards the construction of the new home. Join us today in providing a secure home 🏠 and quality education 📚 to these deserving girls!!

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🙏🌟 Thank you, dear donors, for your invaluable contribution. With your support, we have made remarkable progress, nearly completing the ground floor of the new building to house and educate 100 visually impaired girls. 🏢👩‍🦯 Now, we seek your continued support to construct the first floor, complete with dormitories to accommodate more visually impaired girls, computer lab, auditorium, library, and much more. 🛏️💻📚 We require Rs. 96,80,000 more to complete the construction. Your contribution, regardless of its size, is a direct investment in creating a haven of safety and love—a place where these children can not only call home but also access quality education. 💖 🌟🤝Donate now and be the change these girls deserve!!🙏🌈

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