Join Us in Empowering Underserved Families & Children

Together, we can break barriers to care and opportunity for families and children in need, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Partner with Disha Jyoti to build brighter, inclusive futures.

Our Mission

Empower underserved families and children, with a special focus on those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, in India—and potentially beyond—by providing access to education, healthcare, comprehensive care, and essential resources. We illuminate paths toward dignity, inclusion, and lasting change.

Our Vision

A future where no child or family is left behind due to poverty, disability, or illness—a world where every young life and household has the opportunity to thrive through care, inclusion, and opportunity.

Current Focus: Supporting Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

We are currently supporting more than 160 children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in India through our partnerships with Best New Life Shelter in Arcot, Tamil Nadu, and Sri Arunodayam Charitable Trust in Chennai.

We started by partnering with Best New Life Shelter in Arcot, Tamil Nadu, to provide comprehensive day-center support for 40 children with IDD, including special education, therapy, nutrition, and social development.

We are now supporting 120 additional children with IDD through our partnership with Sri Arunodayam Charitable Trust in Chennai, a home for abandoned children with IDD.

With continued support and funding, this model expands to reach more children and families in need.

Every contribution transforms lives.

• $9 Provides a month of food for one child

• $50 Provides a month of therapy, education, food, transportation for one child

• $100 Provides a full year of nutritious meals for one child

• $300 Funds a month of specialized care from a special educator or therapist

• $600 Brings a year of opportunities and stability to a child through the day center

Special Education

Our special education program is thoughtfully built around each child’s unique strengths, challenges, and pace of learning. We create customized activities and learning goals that focus on what every child can do—empowering them with skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

Nutritious Meals

By providing balanced, nutritious meals each day, we help children stay energized and focused—enabling them to engage fully in therapy, learning, and social activities. It’s a vital step toward nurturing stronger, healthier, and more confident futures.

Our Comprehensive Therapy Program supports children with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping them build physical abilities, communication, cognitive skills, independence, and overall well-being. Trained professionals provide personalized sessions—including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy—tailored to each child's individual needs.

Therapeutic Services

Our Impact

160+ Children Supported

With intellectual & developmental disabilities

40+ Families Empowered

Through counseling and support

2500+ Meals Served

Nutritious mid-day meals provided

Next Step: Empowering Through Education & Healthcare

These initiatives will be launched based on the generosity of our supporters and the funds we are able to raise. Every contribution brings us one step closer to making them a reality.

Education Initiatives

Our education initiatives focus on providing educational resources and support to children in need, ensuring they have access to quality learning opportunities that can transform their futures and uplift their communities.

Healthcare Support

Our upcoming healthcare initiative will support underserved families by helping them afford essential medical treatments, nutrition, and wellness needs—empowering them to lead healthier, more hopeful lives.

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