Advitya, is a
non-profit organization in India that works for providing a better lifestyle for disabled adults. It was established in the year 2000. Their main aim is to create awareness about the disabled adults and increase their levels of socialization. It was established by Mrs. Anjali Shah who is also the founder trustee.
History
In 2000, Anjali Shah started helping and guiding disabled individuals through the healing touch of music and colors. This was how Advitya began.
Area of work
Advitya’s main challenge lies in the fact that they accept students who can no longer continue in other special schools. Since most of the students suffer from major behavioral disorders or are too old, the volunteers at the centre make use of colors and music as therapeutic ways of helping them overcome their problem. They are provided constructive occupation of adding value to a range of gift items like bags, envelopes, purses, stationery, upholstery and their likes.
Events and tie ups
In the past, Advitya has had associations with corporates like
GlaxoSmithKline
GSK plc, formerly GlaxoSmithKline plc, is a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company with global headquarters in London, England. Established in 2000 by a merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. GSK is the ten ...
,
Asian Paints,
Air India,
ONGC
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is a central public sector undertaking under the ownership of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. It is headquartered in New Delhi. ONGC was founded on 14 August 1956 by the ...
and
Computer Associates.
Advitya has also actively been a part of various student activity programs where students from
Dhirubhai Ambani International School and
American School of Bombay
The American School of Bombay is a coeducational, independent day school in Mumbai, India that serves children from Pre-K through Grade 12.
History
In 1981, a group of international parents, started the American School of Bombay with 12 stu ...
come for their community service.
It has regularly been a part of
Kala Ghoda festivals,
Concern India Mela and other prominent exhibitions.
Fest-o-Advitya 2008 was a star-studded event that attracted a lot of media coverage and gave an opportunity to these disabled adults to showcase their talents.
References
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* https://web.archive.org/web/20110717152909/http://business.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?266398
* http://www.karmayog.org/nonprofits/npocitylocationdisplay.asp?r=218&loc=Santacruz%20(W)&cityloc=Mumbai
External links
* http://www.advitya.com/
Disability organisations based in India
Organisations based in Mumbai
2000 establishments in Maharashtra
Organizations established in 2000