Anugrah Disabilities

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Anugrah Disabilities

Anglican Aid is partnering with the Herbertpur Christian Hospital to support the Anugrah Disabilities Project.

People living with a disability are often amongst the poorest of the poor. They begin their lives with limited schooling options which leads to low literacy and then fewer opportunities in the workplace. Also, there is a higher prevalence of other health conditions and often an inability to access or afford adequate health care.

In India, there are more children with developmental disabilities than any other country. And in rural areas, there is little health infrastructure available.

The Anugrah Disabilities Program started at the Herbertpur Christian Hospital, Uttarakhand State 20 years ago. It is located in the Himalayan Mountains where snow, earthquakes, floods and landslides make life challenging. For many people in this region, access to health and rehab services is virtually impossible.

The Centre offers physiotherapy, occupational therapy, early intervention programs, prosthetics, and other assistive equipment. Anugrah is developing a goat farming initiative to generate income to help sustain the project.

Anugrah is part of a national network of organisations across India providing a Christian response to disability.