Our primary programme focussing on children with disabilities, with special focus on Autism and Learning difficulties. All of our 74 registered beneficiaries come from economically and socially underprivileged backgrounds in Trivandrum, Kerala. Support is given to them via therapies in various areas, training and special education.
Pratheeksha is H2O’s initiative to ensure holistic learning for the siblings of our children with disabilities. It’s our attempt to educate them and make them a part of an inclusive community, by encouraging them to learn beyond textbooks. 94 of them visit our centre every weekend, for independent and inclusive sessions with our Daffodils beneficiaries.
Sanjeevani is H2O’s attempt to support the elderly, usually the grandparents of our Daffodils beneficiaries, with their emotional and medical needs. 54 of our registered beneficiaries under this programme who are regularly visited by our volunteers every month, to spend time with them, keep them company, and accompany medical professionals if needed.
In association with Children’s Movement for Civic Awareness (CMCA), an erstwhile programme at H2O, to encourage children into being more active participants of their civic society, ranging from issues such as local governance, environmental issues, and gender.
An offshoot of our CMCA programme, to encourage children and youth to do an act of change – a ‘good deed’ – everyday. The idea is to inculcate a habit of being changemakers – big or small – by doing a single good deed on a regular basis. Over 6000 stories of change later, the campaign continues in getting more children and youngsters involved.
Currently, the #MeTheChange programme is focussing on addressing the climate crisis, cognizant of the fact that a cleaner and healthier environment only means a safer and more inclusive world for our children with disabilities.
As a part of our Daffodils programme, our Vocational Training department regularly recognises children and families who can be trained towards financial independence, whilst also supporting the sustenance of H2O.
The 2018 floods in Kerala devastated the lives of many across the state – the poorest of whom continue to suffer the consequences of the disaster, almost a year after wrecked havoc. H2O’s intervention at the Idukki district, one of the worst affected, has helped in rebuilding the district and ensuring that those affected were not deprived of their basic needs, till their lives could get back to normal.
Our sister organisation, Pratidhi, is our ideal centre for excellence with 12 beneficiaries, fully run and supported by their financially able parents. The centre is for children with disabilities, with a 1:1 ratio for special education and training, apart from therapists to support them through their education.
