SRISTI WOMEN’S HOME
Sristi Foundation runs a Girls Group Home Project in Pondicherry, a transformative initiative that creates an inclusive space for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This project focuses on independent living skills, vocational training, and overall empowerment, aiming to integrate these women into mainstream society for a dignified and independent way of life. The curriculum covers essential areas like employability skills, social interactions, domestic responsibilities, lifestyle choices, self-care activities, and safety skills.
In response to the staggering statistics from the latest India census, which revealed that 2.68 Cr individuals are registered as Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), with 44% of them being women, Sristi is stepping up to address the urgent needs of this marginalized population. Facing discrimination and societal perceptions that deem them incapable, intellectually disabled women in India often struggle even more to lead decent lives than their male counterparts. Communities tend to invest less for their future, making them even more vulnerable to having to depend on charity and become victims of abuse. Many are left without independent means of livelihood, contributing to ongoing social isolation and dependence. The situation is particularly dire for the rural disabled population, as the majority (69%) of all disabled individuals in India reside in rural areas.
The Challenge
Most women with intellectual disabilities in rural India lack education, jobs and support systems.
- After their parents pass away, they are left alone, unsafe and often abandoned.
- Without safe residential homes, many face neglect, abuse and loss of dignity.
The Solution
A Permanent Women’s Home
We are currently constructing a purpose built residential home for 50 women with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This will be a real home, providing:
- Lifelong safety and protection
- Personalized care and emotional support
- Independent living and life skills training
- Vocational training for economic independence
- Active community participation and inclusion
- A fully accessible and eco friendly environment with solar power, rainwater harvesting, and sustainable construction
The foundation is rising. The future is being built.
HELP HER BUILD HER DREAM HOME
While the Girls Group Home Project represents a significant stride toward inclusivity and empowerment for women, the success stories emerging from Sristi Village, an inclusive residential farm-based community that offers men with disabilities the chance to live, learn, work, and generate income, underscore the efficacy of the village model. Sristi Village has demonstrated that a holistic, communal living environment provides an even more conducive platform for growth, where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can truly thrive. The village model not only addresses immediate needs but fosters sustained independence and dignity, reflecting the broader vision of the Sristi Foundation.
Sristi’s vision for this proposed ‘Sristi Village for Women with Disabilities’ is grounded in the belief that disability should never limit an individual’s strengths and skills. With a focus on agriculture as a powerful educational tool with significant employment potential, this project will empower marginalized women with intellectual disabilities to learn, grow, and become independent. As we embark on this transformative journey, Sristi is currently fundraising to secure the land for this second village—a pivotal step towards fostering a nurturing environment where these remarkable women can flourish. Join us in sowing the seeds of empowerment and inclusivity—in building a future where capabilities are celebrated, and no one is left behind.
THE PLAN
“With your support, this land will soon become a home filled with love, care and dignity.”
FOUNDATION HAS BEEN LAID
Now we need your support to build her dream home.
CONTRIBUTE TODAY
Help us build a safe and loving Women’s Home for young women with disabilities.
Your support builds dignity, independence, and a secure future.
Together, we are building more than a home.
We are building her life.
Donate 2500*
to build one square foot.
*You may also choose to sponsor multiple square feet and build a larger part of ‘her’ home.