SERVE's Work with APD in India, Bangalore

Our vision at SERVE is to promote social commitment towards equality, justice, and sustainable development. We help to achieve this through our work in partnership with the Association of People with Disability (APD) situated across Bangalore, India. SERVE works in solidarity with partners based within different communities. With the expertise of our partners, we look at the root causes of social injustices to support existing or new programmes that help our partners empower the marginalised and vulnerable communities they work in.



SERVE and APD have worked together for the past 16 years. Most recently we are currently supporting a programme called "Disability Awareness for School Children" (DASC). The DASC programme helps tackle stigma against people with disabilities (PWD). The programme works with the general population, with the long-term aim of tackling stigma on disability and improving and understanding People with Disability(PWD). This is done by going to different schools or by having students come to the APD campus to complete the programme. The programme also supports students to complete audits in their schools to see how well their school is suited for PWD.



Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the SERVE community has continued to provide support to APD in India throughout the crisis. COVID-19 restrictions prevent us from organising large fundraising events. This means that we can no longer rely on existing revenue streams to the same extent. With this in mind, we seek to establish new and effective ways to fund our efforts in India, to ensure that we reach out to people with disabilities who need our help. While acknowledging the current crisis, SERVE acknowledges the constraints caused to the entire world by COVID-19. However, the vulnerable members of society like those with disabilities in Bangalore are significantly affected by the virus outbreak.



Our solidarity reminds us of our responsibility to support them in overcoming the financial and social constraints that they experience due to this pandemic. Our Flip Flop Appeal to you is to join our vision with a one-off donation or pledge a monthly gift and become a regular donor to support SERVE continue the work of supporting and empowering the vulnerable members of society alongside APD in India.

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