Summary

In 1989, NAAC (Nireekshana Activity & Achievement Centre) was founded in Bangalore by Mrs. Daya Martin with her provident fund. In 1994, World Vision of India partnered with Nireekshana providing financial support. The 20-year partnership made Nireekshana a light house of hope for many batches of students from different areas of society. Since they withdrew support and due to lack of funds, in 2013, Susheel Martin Foundation (SMF Nireekshana) was set-up to carry on the work. SMF provides a school and day-care for differently abled kids, from the ages of 2 to 16, with varying levels of developmental or learning challenges. With Mrs. Martin’s passing in 2014, her wish was that Nireekshana should go on….! Rohini, Mrs. Martin’s daughter leads Nireekshana to enable and empower differently abled kids. The past 5 years we have focused on not just education and life skills, but also rehabilitation of children and welfare of parents as well. Nireekshana presently has 40 special children.

Causes Working On

We empower these kids to become self-sufficient. We train and teach the kids basic self-care skills - eating, toilet training, personal hygiene etc. Develop social skills via group experiences and activities which will help them fit into society and also build confidence. Improve communication skills - spoken and written whenever possible, and reading skills based on their individual capacities. Develop motor, co-ordination and pre-vocational skills. Instill a positive attitude to learning through presentations, activities and experiences. Medical check-up once a year and physiotherapy by Mobility India. Every child is given individual attention, speech and physio therapy provided as required. Art workshops and music therapy. Vocational Training: Kids are provided with medical aid; educational training; communicative skills in speech, writing and reading; and vocational skills like candle making, dry flower arrangements, carpentry and packaging of food item. Field trips and picnics.

Awards & Certifications

• ROTARY CLUB OF BANGALORE, PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD' 1989May-1989

  Rotary Club of Bangalore

  Excellency Award in the field of differently abled children for the last 23 years

• GuideStar Transparency KeySeptember-2019

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• KARNATAKA NGO LEADERSHIP AWARD 2019September-2019

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