About

Sandesh is a Registered non-profit organization established in May 30th 2008 for individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities. We started working actively from 2010.

Sandesh means “Message”. We aim in spreading the Message of love and equality for all human beings- disregarding the abilities.

Sandesh has reached out to more than 400 families. Each of them has received hope and courage to face the life with dignity and smile.

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History of Sandesh.

“ Dreams do come true”  Sandesh is a witness,

Sandesh, has been a dream for many years with the mission of ’Creating a beautiful community that focuses on becoming ripples of joy in every way possible, for all who get in touch with this community.

Aiming in empowering and giving a dignified life to all members of Sandesh.

 

Sometimes a leap of faith in the unknown is needed, Jenny shared her dreams with her husband Seby and close friends Anil and Nupur, and it was well accepted, together giving it more energy. Everything was slow in the beginning as the right support was needed.  And this took time. Lots of talking, learning, research, reaching out to people, other NGO’s in the same sector. A lot had to be done before the project started its real work.

Kavita and Sandeep Singhal came forward as our first supporters, couple who have continued to walk this journey with us.. Without them we wouldn’t have reached where we are today. They believed in our Dream, and backed it always.

 

The initial idea of a residential home become a day care facility as the need for parents was to leave their child in a safe environment as they go to their domestic work. With the help of local social workers, we came to know that many families who were locking their child with special needs, while going for work. It was hard for each parent, but this was the only option they could do for their child safety.

Sandesh became a ray of hope for many families. Most of them has been rejected from other homes and special school due to their poor financial background or with their severe disability. We welcomed all who needed care and support to grow to their potential with respect.

 

Sandesh is inspired by L’Arche communities, each individual is here for a reason and not a mistake. We believe that everyone has a right to live to his/her potential.

The community is founded upon simplicity and humbleness.

The culture and inter-religious aspect of respecting all religion, their festivals and celebrations attracted many staff and volunteers from India and abroad. Soon the teams were blessed with many friends and well-wishers all over the world.

 

During all these years we have constantly re- located our centres in many places due to lack of infrastructure or the buildings were on sale. It was painful to re-locate each time as it takes lots of energy to find a suitable place and settled down. Even for the members with disability has to go through a lot of insecurity and fear of losing the community and their friends. It was sad, with change in location we have lost many of our members.

 

Tiny little steps taken forward and since then there is no going back.

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