Make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities through mutually transforming relationships.
Foster and environment in community that responds to the changing needs of our members whilst being faithful to the core values our founding story
Engage in our diverse cultures, working together towards a more human society.
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We are people with and without intellectual disabilities
Sharing life In Communities Belonging to an International Federation.
MUTUAL RELATIONSHIP and trust in God are at the heart of our journey together
We celebrate the UNIQUE VALUE Of every person and recognize our need for one another.
Asha Niketan provides residential, educational, vocational and outreach services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities.
HOMES: Home is the place to be myself: to cry my tears, to laugh, to be with the other.
Some of the communities have one home; others have up to 3 homes situated close to each other where a mixed group of people with intellectual disabilities and their assistants live together. The homes provide a safe place for people with intellectual disability where deep relationships can be explored and we can open up to love and healing. The daily rhythm of making home provides each member with tasks and responsibilities where each can learn to use their capacities to the full and creatively share the gift of life.
SHELTERED WORKSHOPS: I have the dignity of work, a wage and contributing to my society
Depending on the location, daily work in our communities includes gardening, agriculture, craft work of various types and candle making etc. The sale of the products helps us reach out to the wider world and also earn a small wage.
DEVELOPMENT CENTRES: I explore my gifts and develop skills
Therapeutic activities and development education targeting mostly children with intellectual disabilities are an important feature of our communities.
OUTREACH WORK: I reach out to my neighbourhood
Unable to accommodate large numbers, outreach programmes in some of the communities reach out to children who cannot come to Asha Niketan. Assistants regularly visit homes having children with intellectual disabilities, offering technical input, friendship and support to the family.
Larche Is Our Second Home
Premanand Edward Malyakkal
Bharathi