2. NAVAJYOTHI – A NEW BEGINNING A new beginning – to bring a new light into the lives of some special children : to make a difference ! This is the spirit with which the Navajyothi Charitable Trust was founded in 2000 in Calicut, Kerala.The non-profitable organization aims to provide comprehensive care to children with developmental disabilities like cerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism, learning disabilities etc. With this aim the trust has formed the PrasanthiCentre for Developmental Disabilities which has been functioning in Calicut for the last nine years.
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4. Almost 5% of people in India suffer from some degree of mental retardation.
12. WHAT WE DO FOR THE PARENTS… Parents are also provided the necessary instruction in caring for the special needs of their wards.
13. WHAT THE GOVT. DOES…. A mid-day meal program for the special school is the only Government assistance the organization currently receives.
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15. WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THEM… As a fledgling organization functioning solely on donations, often the Trust has to struggle to provide for the ever-increasing number of special children.
16. OUR HUMBLE ACHIEVEMENTS “Best Special School” award from the Government of Kerala twice. “Best Special School Award” from the Kerala Special School Association in 2008.
25. Sponsor a the salary of a caretaker for a month - Rs. 1500
26. Cheques & DD/Cashier’s Checks should favor The Managing Trustee, Navajyothi Charitable Trust, Account no 205601010005804, Vijaya Bank, Karaparamba,Calicut, Kerala – 673010 India.
