FUNDRAISE

ARUSHI SOCIETY

  0755-4293399
  www.arushi-india.org
  guptsapna2801@gmail.com
Established in 1992, Arushi is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Committed to creating a just and inclusive society, Arushi works towards the social mainstreaming of PWDs through education, skill development, and advocacy. Its key areas of intervention include early childhood education, vocational training, computer literacy, accessible learning materials (including audiobooks and ePubs), and awareness generation.

The organization actively conducts confidence-building programs and organizes unique annual events like the Blind Challenge Car Rally and Ek Taal Ek Saal to promote disability inclusion. Arushi is also a registered charity partner with the Mumbai Marathon since 2014.

A strong advocate for a barrier-free environment, Arushi collaborates with key stakeholders such as the Archaeological Survey of India, Indian Railways, Accessible India Campaign, government departments, and educational institutions to promote accessibility in infrastructure and services. It also provides expertise for access audits and sensitization programs.

Arushi’s holistic approach—ranging from direct services to system-level change—aims to build self-reliance among PWDs while fostering a more inclusive and empathetic society.

Appeal

We would like to appeal for donations and funds for the Rehabilitation of Children with disabilities from economically weaker section of the society. We work mainly in Urban slums of Bhopal.
The following activities would be undertaken through initiative.
1. To identify and assess children with different disabilities between the age of two to eighteen.
2. To provide training in activities of daily living.
3. To provide physiotherapy facilities.
4. To provide audio verbal therapy and language training facilities to the hearing and speech impaired.
5. To provide special education inputs to facilitate mainstreaming.
6. To Organize training and sensitization programs for various stakeholders like parents, teachers school authorities etc. on the special needs of such children.
7. To provide occupational/ developmental therapy
8. To facilitate their admissions in regular school.
9. To Support learning through alternate mediums.
10. Provide vocational training to adult children with disabilities.
11. Help in placements and creating opportunities for their livelihood.
12. Construct special furniture based on individual requirements.
13. Montessori education to children with disabilities.

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Cause Area:

Disability

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Fund Utilization in 2025

Total funds raised in 2025 - INR 2338588
Project NameRehabilitation of Children with Disabilities
Amount Utilized (INR)220581
Project DescriptionThe funds were utilized to provide need-based rehabilitation services to children with disabilities. This included individualized sessions of physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education, based on the child’s age and type of disability. Children were grouped according to their developmental needs and given structured training plans. Additionally, vocational training, functional education, and daily living skills were taught to enhance their independence. Supportive services like computer education, Braille learning, and recreational therapy (including pottery and swimming through Halliwick therapy) were also part of the intervention to ensure holistic development.
LocationsBhopal > Madhya Pradesh (MP)
CausesHealthy Community > Mental health,Education & youth opportunity > Early childhood education,Education & youth opportunity > Inclusive education for persons with disability,Climate action and Community resiliency > Animal welfare & conservation
Beneficiary GroupChildren,Persons with Disabilities
Beneficiary DescriptionThe project has had a transformative impact on the lives of children with disabilities and their families. Children who were once unable to walk, speak, or engage in basic activities have shown remarkable progress through consistent therapy and training. Many have gained mobility, developed better communication skills, improved concentration, and achieved functional independence in daily tasks such as eating, dressing, and personal hygiene. Special education and vocational training have helped children with intellectual and developmental disabilities become more confident and socially engaged. Parents have reported enhanced understanding of their child's needs and improved caregiving practices through home-based support and counselling. Inclusive activities like Braille classes, story-reading sessions, pottery, and swimming therapy have boosted the children’s morale, creativity, and participation in mainstream settings. The program has not only addressed the physical and developmental needs of the children but also helped reduce stigma, promote dignity, and create a more inclusive and empathetic environment within families, schools, and the community.
Impact
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Speech Therapy 25
2 Physiotherapy 25
3 Special Education 25

Fund Utilization in 2024

Total funds raised in 2024 - INR 2323312
Project NameRehabilitation of Children with Disabilities
Amount Utilized (INR)303191
Project Description1. Twenty children were enrolled for all therapy trainings, special education and school readiness skills.
2. The classes/trainings were conducted, five days a week, three and half hours per day. Apart from the regular program, special sessions once a week for children requiring extra support were provided.
3. Activities pertaining to each child and necessary need based intervention was provided by the special educators
LocationsBhopal > Madhya Pradesh (MP)
CausesEducation > Early childhood learning,Health > Mental health,Health > Preventive healthcare
Beneficiary GroupPersons with Disabilities
Beneficiary DescriptionAfter the assessment Children with disabilities from deprived section of the community were given speech Therapy, Physiotherapy and Special Education. These are from the age group 3-14 years of age. These beneficiaries are 12 males and 8 females.
Impact
1. Enhanced Development: Therapies and special education provide targeted interventions that can significantly improve developmental milestones and learning outcomes.
2. Increased Independence: With appropriate support, children with disabilities can develop skills that foster greater independence and self-sufficiency.
3. Improved Social Skills: Specialized programs and therapies often include social skills training, which helps children build positive relationships and navigate social environments more effectively.
4. Better Academic Achievement: Tailored educational strategies and accommodations help children with disabilities succeed academically, often resulting in better performance and higher self-esteem.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Speech Therapy 8
2 Physiotherapy 7
3 Special Education 5

Fund Utilization in 2023

Total funds raised in 2023 - INR 1370994
Project NameRehabilitation of Children with disabilities
Amount Utilized (INR)1050000
Project DescriptionThe fund was utilized for activities involved in the Rehabilitation of children with disabilities. These children belong to the economically weaker sections of society and are not able to bear the expenses inculcated in the therapies and education facilities provided to them at the center. They are either fully or partially supported according to the economic status of the family. Children were given Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, Theatre, vocational training, Computer Education, etc. We have also started surveys in rural areas near Bhopal City and identified persons/children with disabilities. An assessment of these children was conducted so that we can work with them accordingly. Production of course material in alternative formats. The course material of school, college and competitive exams syllabus was produced for print-disabled children including children with visually impaired and low vision.
LocationsBhopal > Madhya Pradesh (MP),Raisen > Madhya Pradesh (MP)
CausesEducation > Early childhood learning,Health > Preventive healthcare,Education > Awareness & advocacy,Health > Mental health
Beneficiary GroupChildren,Persons with Disabilities
Beneficiary DescriptionThe age group is 0 to 55 years. Gender- Male- 198, Female- 154 No. of Beneficiaries- 352
Impact1. A total of 352, children/persons with disabilities benefitted from the project.
2. 12 children with disabilities were able to go to regular school after their regular therapies at the center.
3. 23 children with speech problems showed great improvement in speech and communication.
4. 28 children with Autism have come to independent living and have shown improvement in their Activities of Daily Living.
5. 9 children with Visual Impairment have learned Braille and Computers. Two of them are given Mobility Training.
6. 13 Children were given Physiotherapy and have shown improvement in their milestones
7. 5 adult children with disabilities - one with Down syndrome, three Hearing Impaired, and One Intellectually disabled have started working with Hotel Taj Lakefront, Bhopal
8. 270 students with print disabilities used audiobooks and e-pub books as study material for their studies.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Speech Therapy 27
2 Occupational Therapy 28
3 Mobility Training 9
4 Physiotherapy 13
5 Production of study material in Alternative Formats 270
6 Vocational Training 5
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