Special features of the organization
Nityaasha Foundation at present have 2 programs for underprivileged children between 0 18 years of age. , PROGRAM MADHURAASHA: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus , The Foundation started its 1st program Madhuraasha on 1st August 2013, which focuses on children with Type 1 Diabetes and has registered 163 children till now under its care. , PROGRAM DIVYAASHA: Epilepsy in Children , The Foundation embarked into its 2nd program Divyaasha on 28th February 15, focusing on Children with Epilepsy and has registered 26 children under its care till now. , With a Vision to provide an equal opportunity for all to cherish the gift of life and a Mission to bestow healthy life by fulfilling the medical needs of the under privileged through holistic support the Foundation works for the overall development of its children. If well looked and managed properly a child with such disorder can lead a normal, qualitative, productive life. , In these 3.5 years of journey, the foundation has , 1.Provided support by taking care of the medical Aid (Insulin, Glucometer, Strips, syringes, lancets),Anti-Epileptic medicines, Annual Checkups (Eyes & Dental) and Quarterly HbA1c & Annual pathology tests/EEG,MRI for the needy children. , 2. For storage of insulin dispensed 40 mitticool refrigerators to the families. , 3. Conducted free cataract surgery (T1DM children tend to develop cataract as a result of diabetes complication). , 4. Regular monitoring through free Doctor Consultation, diet / Social Counselling, periodic Home/School Visits, Follow-up Phone calls. , 5. Extra attention is given to children with high HbA1c with additional counseling and monitoring. , 6. Organized Cooking demonstrations of Diabetes recipes for mothers & children. Prepared Diabetes recipe booklets. , 7. Prepared the families to accept this lifelong disorder & educated them to have better understanding and manage medical emergencies. , 8. Focusing on the overall development, made the children understand the importance of academic education, arranged educational funds for some children. , 9. Conducted Aptitude Tests and Career Counseling of 37 children till date. , 10. Organized motivational, Counseling, Mentoring & fun events for children and their families. , 11.With our support & constant interventions there was an incredible decrease in hospitalization and increase in school attendance. , 12.Built confidence and developed positive attitude to lead a normal life and also established strong faith, rapport and bonding with the families. , 13.Working towards a livelihood project focusing on providing vocational training and skill up gradation program for adolescent girl children and mothers of registered children. , The silver line is with a handholding support the children can empower themselves to overcome the limitation. Nityaasha with its dedicated team has been relentlessly working to better the life of the minors affected by these crippling disorders with a good success rate. However the challenge is bigger and more support is required.
