About Us
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled is a National Award-winning NGO established in the year 1997 by Founder Managing Trustee Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar and his schoolmate and childhood friend, Late Sugur Paramashivaiah Nagesh. Samarthanam works for the empowerment of persons with disabilities and the underserved. Samarthanam caters to people in need by providing a plethora of services including quality education, accommodation, nutritious food, vocational training, sports, and placement-based rehabilitation. The initiatives of Samarthanam strive towards creating opportunities for them to keep pace with the rest of society.
Creating a platform for the visually impaired cricketers to portray their talent and ability, and promote cricket for the blind at the international level was the primary driving force behind establishing Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled. Creating education opportunities and supporting persons with disabilities was another major reason. As the organization grew in size and strength the initiatives expanded and embraced many more people in need, supporting them in every possible way.
Today, Samarthanam Trust stands to be a complete solution provider by supporting education and livelihood needs of persons with disabilities and those from underprivileged backgrounds. The organization also facilitates direct livelihood opportunities to hundreds of persons with disabilities and women in distress through its Social Enterprises. Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), the cricketing arm of Samarthanam, fosters the game of blind cricket and the visually impaired players across India.
Samarthanam envisions to touch at least 100,000 lives by 2020, providing comprehensive solutions to the disabled and underserved communities.
Cause Categories:
Social Inclusion
Contact Nos:
080-25721444
Address:
CA-39 15th cross 16th main sector-4 HSR Layout Bangalore
Aligned to the following Sustainable Development Goals
Raising Funds for
Samarthanam Trust envisions an inclusive society free from discrimination where differently-abled people become contributing members, living with dignity and respect. The mission of the organization is to empower visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged people through developmental initiatives focusing on educational, social, economic, cultural and technological aspects.
Key programs include Livelihood Resource Centres, Rehabilitation Centres, Social Enterprises and a Sports Association for the visually impaired.
It has always believed in inclusion, wherein children from marginalized sections and traditionally excluded groups are made an integral part of the mainstream society. Inclusion is an approach that embraces diversity and learner differences and promotes equal opportunities for all learners. The philosophy is built on a value-based approach to accepting responsibility for all children and students.
