About
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Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
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Since
1988
Margadarshi The Association for the Physically Challenged works to support persons with disabilities through a range of services which include medical Read more rehabilitation, educational support, livelihood training and advocacy. The core project is Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) which is implemented through the combined efforts of persons with disabilities, families, communities, relevant government and non-government institutions involved in health, education, vocational, social and other services. The theme of the project is 'District level initiative through Right Based Approach' which provides medical rehabilitation in terms of early identification, intervention and socio-economic rehabilitation. Additionally, the organisation incubates other initiatives such as residential care, empowerment of girls and women with disability and livelihood rehabilitation. The organisation strives to strengthen the system in ensuring access to education with the objective to create a barrier free environment for providing learning, teaching and reading materials for all children with disabilities. Also, the Entrepreneur Development Program (EDP) provides training in computer skills and handicraft skills to help build capacity for exploring work opportunities in terms of livelihood rehabilitation. Further, it supports women who are not literate with skill based employment opportunities along with a shelter as a provision to reside.
Action
Margadarshi reachs 5000 people (direct and indirect beneficiaries) in a year through Residential Support, Medical Rehabilitation, Educational Support, Livelihood Training, Counseling & Guidance
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Programs
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Residential Programme
StatePhysically challenged girls face a lot of neglect from society, more so, when they are from poor backgrounds. Margadarshi stepped in to protect these specially-abled girls from being treated unfavourably, by setting up a home for them and supporting them with education, vocational training services and also imparting leadership and life skills.
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Livelihood Rehabilitation Programme
StateTo disprove the mindset that a disabled person cannot work, the organisation provides them with opportunities to learn skills like entrepreneurship development programme(EDP), computer training, and handicraft skills so that a disabled person becomes financially independent and leads a self-reliant life.
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Social Rehabilitation Programme
StateDisability issues have been treated as charity and of medical nature in the past which is now changing towards development, right-based, identity, dignity, participation and human rights. Margadarshi in this context works to create awareness amongst elected representatives and officials to change their attitudes, behaviours and wrong impressions towards disability issues leading to the proper framing of policies enabling the quality of life of disabled people.
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Educational Programme
StateSpecially abled children usually drop out of school due to a lack of awareness, poverty and lack of infrastructure present to fulfil their special needs. Margadarshi intends to counsel and bring back such children into mainstream education, also supporting them with scholarships and other relevant services.
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Early Intervention Programme
This programme identifies children with disabilities, right at birth, which, if left undetected, may lead to irreversible damage and stunted growth for the children. Early intervention on the other hand helps to rehabilitate the child in time and contributes to their growth and development, prevents secondary disability and improves their chances of being normal citizens and contributing part of society.
Leadership Team
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V. V. Shanthalakshmi
President
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K. M. Geethamrutha
Vice-President
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N. Krishnamurthy
Member, Executive Committee
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Margaret Rose
Manager – Communication & Fund Raising
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATM4338D
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Registration ID
No.601/88-89
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VO ID / Darpan ID
KA/2017/0151616
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12A
AAATM4338DE20214
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80G
AAATM4338DF200879
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FCRA
094420709
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Society