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Aadya Hope Foundation — Capacity Building Programme, Rongkhon, West Garo Hills
Section 8 Nonprofit · West Garo Hills, Meghalaya · Est. 2023

Every child with Down syndrome deserves a chance to bloom.

Early intervention, therapy, and structured maths learning for children with Down syndrome and their families across all 8 Northeast Indian states.

80+
Health Workers Trained
70+
Families Supported
8
NE States Reached
7
Maths Tools
Down Syndrome Awareness
✅ Section 8 Nonprofit
📍 Northeast India — all 8 NE states
🎓 Evidence-based programmes
🚫 No ads. Ever.
10
Local families
60+
NE India families
8
Parent trainers
5
Rural camps

Our Work in Action

Capacity Building Programme for Health Workers — Female Health Worker Training School, Rongkhon, West Garo Hills · 29 April 2026

Group photo — Capacity Building Programme, Rongkhon 2026
Health workers trained in Down Syndrome awareness, Rongkhon
Training session — DS awareness for health workers

Over 80 female health workers trained at Rongkhon, West Garo Hills — April 2026

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What We Do

Holistic, affordable, culturally rooted support — from infancy to independence

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Early Intervention

Structured play-based developmental support from birth to age 5 — when the brain is most receptive.

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Speech & Language

Communication development including verbal, non-verbal, and AAC — at our centre and via telehealth.

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Occupational Therapy

Fine motor skills, sensory integration, and daily living independence to prepare children for school.

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Physiotherapy

Gross motor development, balance, and physical strengthening through structured, child-friendly sessions.

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Maths Tools — NEW

7 interactive tools built on Dr. Horstmeier's 30-year research. Free and Pro tiers. Evidence-based.

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Remote Telehealth

WhatsApp consultations and digital activity kits for families across all 8 NE states who cannot travel.

New 2025

Evidence-based maths for children with Down syndrome

7 interactive tools based on Dr. Horstmeier's 30-year research (Ohio State University). Visual learning, hands-on games, real progress tracking. Free tools available — no login needed.

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Matching & Sorting
Ch. 6 · Free
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Counting & Spotting
Ch. 7–9 · Free
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Calculator Skills
Ch. 5 · Pro
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Money & Coins
Ch. 20 · Pro

Reaching Every Child

Our rural outreach camps in West Garo Hills — children with Down syndrome receiving support and recognition

Young man with Down syndrome at our rural outreach camp, West Garo Hills
Young man with Down syndrome at our rural outreach camp, West Garo Hills
Child receiving recognition at the Aadya Foundation outreach programme
Child receiving recognition at the Aadya Foundation outreach programme
Child with Down syndrome at our rural camp
Child with Down syndrome at our rural camp
Child at the Aadya Foundation rural outreach event
Child at the Aadya Foundation rural outreach event
Child receiving support from Aadya Foundation volunteer
Child receiving support from Aadya Foundation volunteer

Your Donation, Their Progress

Every rupee goes directly to therapy, training, and outreach across West Garo Hills and Northeast India

₹500
One therapy session
₹2,000
One week of support
₹5,000
Full month per child
₹25,000
Train one parent facilitator

From Our Blog

Guides, real stories, and practical resources for Northeast Indian families

Early Intervention

The First 1,000 Days: Why Early Intervention Changes Everything for Children with Down Syndrome in Northeast India

Down syndrome — also called Trisomy 21 — occurs when a child is born with three copies of chromosome 21…

15 Apr 2026 · 10 min Read →
Nutrition & Feeding

Feeding a Child with Down Syndrome: A Complete Guide for Northeast Indian Families

Nutrition is one of the most overlooked aspects of Down syndrome support in Northeast India. Children with Down syndrome have…

08 Apr 2026 · 9 min Read →
Maths Learning

10 Everyday Maths Activities for Children with Down Syndrome Using Northeast Indian Household Items

The most important thing Dr DeAnna Horstmeier's 30 years of research teaches us is this: children with Down syndrome learn…

28 Mar 2026 · 7 min Read →

Voices of Hope

Real families, real journeys across West Garo Hills and Northeast India

"The capacity building programme at Rongkhon was eye-opening. Now I know exactly how to identify and refer children with Down syndrome to the right services."

Health Worker
Female Health Worker Training School, Rongkhon · April 2026

"Before Aadya Hope Foundation came to our village, we had never heard of early intervention. My daughter is now learning at a pace I never imagined possible."

Mother of a child with DS
West Garo Hills, Meghalaya

"The rural camp was the first time anyone from a professional organisation visited our family. They gave us hope we did not know existed."

Parent
Remote village, West Garo Hills

Recognition & Mentorship

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UNDP Youth Co:Lab 2023–24

Runner-up — recognising our innovative approach to supporting children with intellectual disabilities in Northeast India.

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Mentored by Enable India

Enable India, one of India's leading organisations for persons with disabilities, mentors our team and shapes our programme design.

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Section 8 · 80G Certified

Registered Section 8 nonprofit. 80G tax exemption available for all Indian donors. Transparent quarterly impact reports.

Every child in Northeast India deserves a fair start.

₹500 funds one therapy session. 80G tax exemption. Transparent impact reports every quarter.

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