Astitwa

Purpose

To build rights-based, stigma-free communities by empowering families, schools, and institutions with disability awareness, legal knowledge, and access to welfare systems.

From Stigma to Strength

True inclusion begins when society sees disability through the lens of dignity and rights. This framework strengthens families with knowledge, amplifies their voices, and builds communities that protect and uphold disability rights.

What We Do

• Grassroots community & school awareness programs
• Early screening & referral drives
• Parent and teacher sensitization workshops
• Myth-busting and stigma-reduction campaigns
• Government welfare scheme awareness & access support
• RPwD Act education & legal literacy
• Assistance with disability certification, pensions & entitlements
• Accessibility audits & infrastructure advocacy
• Inclusive education and employment campaigns

The Ripple Effect

• Families seek help without shame
• Schools choose inclusion over exclusion
• Rights replace dependence
• Communities replace fear with understanding and empathy