At the Bhavitha Centre in Abdullapurmet, children with intellectual and developmental disabilities come each day to learn, move, and grow. Vidyaan is about ensuring they have the right tools to thrive.
The Fundraising campaign initiated and led by Aditya Ram Sunkara is to raise crucial support for the Bhavitha Centre in Abdullapurmet, where a small group of children with intellectual disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, speech impairment, and Down syndrome come each day to learn, move, and grow, often without the basic tools that make learning possible. What's missing isn't effort, but the tools to make that effort count.
Bhavitha Centres are part of a state-run network of Inclusive Education Resource Centres (IERCs) set up to prepare children with special needs - typically between the ages of 4 and 18 - for school readiness and mainstream integration. They provide therapy, home-based education, and foundational learning support to children who would otherwise be excluded from the classroom entirely.
"If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn." — Ignacio Estrada
The Mamatha IERP centre in Abdullapurmet currently runs on stretched resources - severely lacking the vital Teaching-Learning Method (TLM) kits and physiotherapy equipment essential for children with physical and developmental needs. Your contribution goes directly toward fixing this.
We are focusing strictly on providing Teaching-Learning Materials that cater to the physical and developmental growth of these young learners.
Tailored kits featuring sensory toys and tactile tools designed to help children with cognitive delays, Down Syndrome, or autism process sensory inputs and improve their focus.
Touch-based learning aids like oversized flashcards and mathematical boards - turning regular lessons into highly interactive, visual experiences that go beyond standard text-heavy books.
Balance boards and motor-skill developmental gear for children with locomotor disabilities — building physical strength and autonomy alongside regular education.
Your impact reaches far beyond a monetary transaction.
The combination of academic TLM and physiotherapy builds physical autonomy and cognitive confidence, helping these children lead self-reliant lives.
You ensure that children with special needs are not left behind, giving them equal access to standard development opportunities.
Providing proper resources at the centre alleviates the immense emotional and financial strain on parents from low-income backgrounds.
No amount is too small. Every contribution brings us closer to securing a child's therapeutic and educational aids. Your gift goes directly to TLM kits and physiotherapy equipment at the Bhavitha Centre.
Spread the word to your colleagues, corporate groups, and social circles to champion inclusivity. Every share reaches someone who might make the difference for a child.
Every child's progress is a milestone worth celebrating. Help us provide the essential tools where limitations fade and abilities shine.