Numbers that represent real children in Garo Hills.
Every statistic is a family that found support, a child who made progress, a health worker who gained knowledge.
Impact at a Glance
Since our founding — growing steadily across West Garo Hills and Northeast India
Key Impact Areas
Improved Developmental Outcomes
Through early intervention and tailored support, children with Down syndrome in West Garo Hills are better equipped to reach their developmental milestones, enhancing their quality of life and future opportunities.
Empowered Families
By providing parents with tools and knowledge, Aadya Foundation empowers families to become advocates and trainers within their communities, fostering a supportive environment for children with intellectual disabilities.
Economic Empowerment
The initiative to train parents as local trainers not only disseminates valuable knowledge but also provides families with an additional source of income — contributing to economic stability in West Garo Hills.
Community Reach
Currently working with 10 families in West Garo Hills and extended support to 60 families across Northeast India. This growing network highlights the foundation's expanding reach in the region.
Awareness & Inclusion
Community engagement initiatives help reduce stigma and promote inclusion, encouraging broader societal acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome across Meghalaya.
Recognition
Runner-up at UNDP Youth Co:Lab 2023–24 — amplifying our voice in advocating for the rights and needs of children with intellectual disabilities across India.
Live Campaigns
Early Intervention Centre — Phase 1
Building a dedicated therapy centre in West Garo Hills to serve 30 children per year with speech, OT, physio, and early intervention under one roof.
Rural Outreach — Garo Hills Camps
Screening and therapy camps across 5 remote villages in West Garo Hills — reaching families who have never accessed professional support.
Success Stories
"The capacity building programme at Rongkhon was the first time I truly understood how to identify and support a child with Down syndrome. I now refer families to Aadya immediately."
"Before Aadya Foundation came to our village, I thought nothing could be done for my son. Today he uses a calculator at the weekly market and buys things on his own. That is everything."
"I became a parent trainer because I had lived every question these families ask. Now I visit eight families every month and watch the same transformation happen."
"The rural camp was the first time any health professional had spoken to us about Down syndrome in our own language. It changed what I believed was possible for my daughter."
Be the reason a child in Garo Hills smiles tomorrow.
₹500 funds one therapy session. Every rupee is accounted for — quarterly impact reports for all donors.