Sangha and Microenterprise:

Sangha is aware that training the disabled children would be most effective if they are also able to gain economic independence. Towards that end, Sangha has already started a computer training program. The participating disabled children are ones who are hearing impaired or have musculoskeletal disability. These children will form a corporation and become self sustaining. They have already obtained their first contract to work on data entry from the local government.

Our second microenterprise will be in the field of handicrafts. We are working closely with Gram Shree and Manav Sadhna and will begin our first on site training program in May. Live training sessions will be integral to their success as exchange of ideas and designs, as well as training may be with multiple groups on mainland India and elsewhere.

Key Partners:

1. Association of People with Disability in Bangalore (www.apd-india.org)

2. Manav Sadhna/Gram Shree in Ahmedabad (www.manavsadhna.org) ,

3. Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (www.muhsnashik.com),

4. Art Therapy department at Stella Maris in Tamilnadu (www.stellamariscollege.org).

5. Art Therapy at Burapha University in Thailand (www.buu.ac.th)

6. SEEDS INDIA (www..seedsindia.org)

7. Clinics Can Help (www.clinicscanhelp.org)

8. Communities Healing Through Art Therapy (www.chartaid.org)

9. Florida International University (www.fiu.edu)

10. HEARUSA (www.hearusa.com)

11. Lighthouse of Broward (www.lhob.org)