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Mentaid

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Cause Category:
Disability
Telephone:
8274011231
Website:
www.mentaid.org
Address: 56 Arabinda Nagar, Khalpar, Joka, Kolkata
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Aligned to the following Sustainable Development Goals

Who We Are

Mentaid is the first registered parents’ organisation in West Bengal (1986), operating at 56 Arabinda Nagar, Khalpar, Joka, Kolkata 700 104. Mentaid provides a range of professional services for children and young adults with intellectual and associated disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities. Special education includes early intervention, sensory integration, activities of daily living, motor skills, communication, basic literacy, personal hygiene, social skills. Other services include vocational training, self-advocacy, occupational and speech therapies, awareness building in regular schools, colleges, hospitals, community programs, parent training and capacity building of staff.
The majority of the Executive Committee are parents. 50% of the children come from socio economically deprived homes, a great number have epilepsy and challenging behaviours and fall in the high needs support category.
Emphasis is placed on independent living skills and intervention includes teaching social behaviour, physical development, communication skills and literacy skills.
A monthly e-newsletter updates the supporters on our activities. We are fully compliant with all statutory requirements of the Government of India. We have been recognised with awards from the State Government in 2007 and 2018 and Nationally in 2014 and 2016.

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Our Fundraisers

Daniel Curtis PhD

Fundraiser Bronze
` 12000
of ` 12000
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Our Corporate Fundraisers

Raising Funds For

Educating children with intellectual disabilities, especially those with severe or multiple disabilities, requires a high teacher/pupil ratio, as high as 1:2, in many cases. In addition, therapies like occupational, physio, speech, counselling, are needed. All these disciplines are specialised fields and expensive. The cost of the individualized education, therapeutic intervention and training, is therefore high.
Mentaid admits children irrespective of social standing, religion, severity of disability or any other discrimination. The challenge is therefore, getting the support from well-wishers to sustain the costs. The cost per child is Rs. 48,000/- per year, which includes special education/vocational training, therapies, teaching-learning materials, extra and co-curricular activities and maintenance.
We are in need of sponsorship of 10 children at present with us. If we are fortunate to get more funding, we will help more children.
The committed team is doing their best, getting satisfaction from the positive results and are loyally working for several years. Your help will go a long way to make the lives of children with intellectual disabilities become as independent as possible and become a contributing member of the community.

Fund Utilization in 2020

Total funds raised in 2020 - INR 176290

Project NameMentaid Building Project
Amount Utilized (INR)176290
Project DescriptionFund received during the F.Y.2019-20 was utilized towards infrastructure of new school building for the children & youngsters with intellectual disabilities.
LocationsSouth 24 Parganas > West Bengal (WB)
CausesEducation > School Infrastructure
Beneficiary GroupChildren,Persons with Disabilities
Beneficiary DescriptionTotal no. of beneficiaries: 78 Age group: 5 to 40years
ImpactWith the addition of three rooms on the premises, the students and trainees have space for music sessions and vocational projects like phenyl making and grinding of spices. This has vastly added to their quality of life.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Mentaid Building Project 1

Fund Utilization in 2019

Total funds raised in 2019 - INR 128150

Project NameMentaid Building Project
Amount Utilized (INR)128150
Project DescriptionThe long awaited shift to the new premises took place on 3rd December, 2019 where all the services are being provided under one roof. The funds from United Way of Mumbai in 2019 were specifically used to erect an open stage with a ramp and railing for the steps to get to it. The inauguration of the building took place on 22nd February, 2019. The stage provides opportunities for music, dance, singing and mime classes for the children in an open air environment which is conducive for these activities.
LocationsSouth 24 Parganas > West Bengal (WB)
CausesEducation > Non formal education
Beneficiary GroupPersons with Disabilities
Beneficiary DescriptionThe total students of Special School and Vocational Training Centre-69 Female: 26 Male: 43 Age group: 5-35 years
ImpactThe impact has been tremendous as consolidating man power under one roof has ensured saving time and energy, to discuss and implement tasks and decisions. As a result, children have received and continue to receive, quality education and training and therapy, with their talents being further explored to bring personal accolades for them and a sense of deep satisfaction for the parents and staff. Further plans for more impact are on the anvil like livelihood.
In addition, children have a safe and accessible environment, which was urgently needed.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 • Accessibility around the building in the premises of Mentaid 75
2 • Making a playground for the children- Approx. 600 sq ft for the benefit of 75 children
3 • Early intervention, education, therapy for the students of Special School 54 children
4 • Training in handicrafts, spice making, household items, machining, skills required for a livelihood 15

Fund Utilization in 2018

Total funds raised in 2018 - INR 204449

Project NameMentaid Building Project
Amount Utilized (INR)204449
Project DescriptionTo ensure the safety and security of the ground floor of the Mentaid new building, four door grills, four collapsible gates and box grills on all the 36 windows were installed. In addition some electrical materials were also purchased. All this was made possible with the funds raised from the United
Way Mumbai Marathon 2018.
LocationsSouth 24 Parganas > West Bengal (WB)
CausesEducation > Non Formal Education
ImpactThe ground floor of the building is expected to be completed in this financial year, the process of which has been hastened with the funds received from the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon. This will ensure a safe, spacious, accessible environment for the children with disabilities, thus leading to a better quality of life.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Mentaid building Project 100
` 104001 of ` 400000
Raised by 19 contributors.
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