As per the UN data around 15% of the world's population, or one billion people, live with disabilities. Though the numbers are of such magnitude, lay people are often unaware of the statistics and the challenges these people with disabilities face.Dec 3 rd- International Day for Persons with Disability (IDPwD) aims to increase awareness, understanding of disability issues, support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities and inclusion of persons with disabilities in every aspect of life. Based on the main theme of IDPD 2012 "Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all",Persons with disabilities, "the world's largest minority", often face barriers to participation in all aspects of society. Barriers can take a variety of forms, including those relating to the physical environment or to information and communications technology (ICT), or those resulting from legislation or policy, or from societal attitudes or discrimination. The result is that persons with disabilities do not have equal access to society or services, including education, employment, health care, transportation, political participation or justice.
Dec 5th - International Volunteer Day (IVD) - is initiated by UN since 1985 and is observed to thank the efforts taken by the volunteers and to increase public awareness on their contribution to society. Many of our activities are successful because of our committed team of Volunteers. We take this opportunity to thank them & hope they support us always.Do read the article by one of our committed volunteer to know the pleasures of volunteering!!
