Education
Hostel Facilities
A secure shelter under vigilant supervision, hygienic and nutritious food for the disabled and underprivileged children is the primary focus of our hostel and boarding facilities. Our aim is the all-round development of a child therefore Samarthanam provides free tuition, training for extracurricular activities, specially recorded course materials for the visually impaired students.
A secure shelter under vigilant supervision, hygienic and nutritious food for the disabled and underprivileged children is the primary focus of our hostel and boarding facilities. Our aim is the all-round development of a child therefore Samarthanam provides free tuition, training for extracurricular activities, specially recorded course materials for the visually impaired students.
Residential School
A residential co-education high school and a primary school are functional at Hulimavu near Bangalore. In the primary and high schools Samarthanam follows qualitative education methods to enhance the learning experience of students from rural areas. We focus on all-round personality development of students by enabling them to acquire technical skills and extra curricular activities.
IED
Integrated Education for the Disabled is an initiative of the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India. The programme aims to bring the disabled children on the same educational platform that every other student enjoys in this country. Samarthanam is instrumental in enrolling over 350 children in over 70 government and private schools. We have trained and placed special teachers to support the schools in teaching special students.
Vidya Prasad
The Samarthanam Vidyaprasad programme is committed to child development through nourishing meals. Samarthanam values secularity therefore serves food to children irrespective of their religion, caste, or creed. The mechanized kitchens ensure hygienic cooking process. A well equipped fleet of vehicles esure timely delivery of meals to the school children during their mid-day meal hours.
Swadhara - a home for women in Distress
In 2007 with support from Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, Swadhara, a home for women in distress and disabled was established. Samarthanam provides shelter, food, vocational training, counseling and suitable placement options for the women at Swadhara.
Vividha
Vividha Enterprises, an initiative for Samarthanam to provide massive employment opportunities to the disabled and disadvantaged people. We, through this initiative, intend to create a successful enterprise which would generate revenue for carrying out several social projects of Samarthanam.
Tech Vision - It's our vision through the eyes of technology
Samarthanam has been helping several visually and physically challenged students to find gainful employment placements with a variety of companies. Our focus through Samarthanam TechVision is providing advanced computer training, training for Digital Accessible Information System(DAISY), English speaking courses, and personality development classes. Samarthanam TechVision is an active member of DAISY Forum India
Digital Library
Library is to reach out and catalyze education for the print-disabled persons (visually impaired, slow-learners and dyslexic children). The prime focus is on school and college students so we concentrate on making the course materials available through digital means. Under the guidelines of DAISY the books are scanned, edited, typed, recorded and edited by our team ensuring optimum quality of work so that people with disabilities can access the content in audio mode of the screen reading software
Parisara
Samarthanam Parisara is a Waste Management Programme initiated in 2003. It has emerged as a reliable waste management partner with its state-of-the-art waste management technologies, transport and handling equipment, and prompt service, Parisara has the unique distinction of being a trusted partner of various corporate houses and apartments.
Sunadha
Samarthanam established the cultural group Sunadha to encourage talent among the visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged youth to nurture their skills and confidence to perform in front of an audience. The troupe has presented its talent across India, the USA and the UK. Samarthanam aims to establish a National Cultural Academy as a center for excellence in order to provide opportunities to the talented disabled artists to fine tune their skills and exhibit their talents on a national platform
Sports
Samarthanam is promoting sports for the visually and physically disabled to instill awareness and importance of physical fitness, confidence and team spirit thereby opening a window to prove themselves. . It enables them to travel across the country and the world to gain better understanding of the various hues of the people, culture, languages etc.
