Samarthanam has been striving towards working and advocating for the children with disabilities or from marginalised backgrounds.It isn't about the disabilities we work for,it is the abilities that we norture, the plethora of skills, talents and enthusiasm that we see in them, At the primary school,we see 150 of these little children full of life and looking forward to a brighter future which was almost a dream for them only a while ago.Let's give them their smiles,the tools for them to grow.
Young people with physical challenges in India still face a lot of stigma and discrimination in terms of education, training and employment. To be able to empower these youth and transform their lives into successful scholars, job holders or entrepreneurs would be a great achievement;not just for the organisation but for the community and the country in a bigger context. Samarthanam wants to be one of the resources for these youth to draw inspiration and facilities from.
Education, nutrition and a safe accommodation are the basic and the foremost needs of a human being. When these youth at most times cannot afford to have such facilities; being at Samarthanam hostel and school will solve these issues and allow them to think of their goals, of studying well towards a better future, without any discrimination or worry. With the additional trainings and opportunities like music and arts, they will be able to explore the possibilities for their better tomorrow.
The youths will be able to look after their families,which is the long standing tradition in India. The parents usually work as labour workers like construction or porters which merely is sufficient for proper food and living. With these young people educated and employed, not only theirs, but the standard of the whole family elevates and this itself is such a powerful thing.
