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Better World Shelter for Women with Disabilities
We are running a Shelter for Homeless Women with Disabilities in Chennai since April 2016 under the aegis of the Greater Chennai Corporation. This is a safe space for homeless women with disabilities from all over Tamilnadu who come to Chennai is search of jobs, upskilling themselves and better oppurtunities. We moved into our new premises on 12th April 2025 and this accomodates around 75 women with disabilities at any time. The women are linked to education, skill training, para-sports, employment, and marriage depending on their needs.
World Bank Project
We are community service providers for a World Bank Funded project of the Directorate for the Welfare of the Differently-Abled in Dharmapuri district of Tamilnadu since July 2024 and Chennai (Phase -2), Kanchipuram and Ranipet districts since April 2025.
Para-Sports
We actively promote para-sports activities including wheelchair basketball and other para-athletics and our shelter residents have won many laurels at the State, National and International levels.
Skill Development
We provide hands-on training to help individuals gain skills for jobs and independence in their communities.
Capacity Building
We connect individuals with resources and support networks to foster growth and belonging.
Advocacy
We educate communities about disabilities to promote understanding and acceptance for all.
Employment
We connect women with disabilities with inclusive employers and establishments.
Marriages
We connect individuals through word of mouth and Svayamvars organized by disability organizations and facilitate persons with disabilities to have their own families.
Volunteering
We are coordinating and mentoring an enthusiastic group of volunteers who are ready to assist persons with disabilities for various needs.
Medical Needs
We conduct regular community medical camps and also assist persons with disabilities for a variety of medical needs.
Social Entitlements
We assist persons with disabilities to obtain their social benefits and entitlements from the Government Schemes.
Aids & Appliances
We provide aids and appliances for women with disabilities through government and CSR activities of corporates.
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