ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
Empowering Lives with Care, Shelter & Dignity
Its beinning was made by respected Shri Ballubhai Desai who was an active worke of Satya Sai Seva Samiti and who recognized the need of readers, audio cassettes, etc. felt by blind college students. It was a challenge and Shri Ballubhai accepted to meet the demand.
He has been active in the field for last ten years or more . Shri Kantibhai who received education and benefitted from this charitable service has not joined this noble mission with zeal. He has taken over from Shri Ballubhai who has got 5000 cassettes made for the blind, but on acount of his old age was unable to conitnue to serve and mange the updkeep of the cassettes, which work would otherwise be done by some registered organization. So Shri Kantibhai offered his services for the same.
From Compassion to Commitment — A Vision Born to Empower Blind Lives.
INSPIRING STORY
Empowering Lives with Care, Shelter & Dignity
Shri Kantibhai himself is also one who has lost his eyesight. He came to Amdavad for studies from a village and has been devoted to serve the blind students. He has his own experience of the difficulties faced by blind young boys and girls (brothers-sisters) who come for studies.
He felt inpsired and wanted to help others so that they could be spared from the troubles faced by himself.
He had realized that educsation alone gave one self respect and honor and status in society as he had himself benefitted from studying in schools and colleges run by socieity as a result of which he determined to establish an organisation offering facilities and living accomodation to the blind students who come to study here as well as other employed blind people and that instution in our
“NAVJYOT ANDHJAN MANDAL”
Our Purpose
The purpose of Navjyot Andhjan Mandal is to remove barriers faced by visually impaired individuals by providing essential living, educational, and employment support that helps them become confident and self-reliant members of society.
Our Vision
To create a society where visually impaired individuals live independently, confidently, and with dignity through equal access to education, employment, and safe living environments.
Our Mission
To support visually impaired students and workers by providing safe accommodation, nutritious meals, accessible learning resources, and career guidance that enables them to lead self-reliant and meaningful lives.
Affordable Living Support with Daily Care
- Hostel accommodation for blind students and working individuals at only ₹100 per month
- Two daily meals for residents staying at Navjyot
- Tiffin support for blind individuals going out for work
- Safe, supportive living environment for those coming to Ahmedabad
Monthly Essentials for 600+ Blind Families
- Monthly grocery kit distribution for blind families
- Free lunch for every blind person attending the grocery distribution
- Seasonal support with blankets and winter food items
- White cane and essential support during special occasions
Helping the Blind Community Move Forward
- Sneh Milan community event connecting around 2,000 visually impaired people across Gujarat through meals, activities, and bonding
- Writer and scribe support during examinations
- Guidance for scholarships, schools, colleges, and subject selection
- Job guidance and important career-related information
SUPPORT OUR VISION
APPEAL TO DONATE “PASTI/DOMESTIC ITEMS” NOT IN USE
Your Unused Items Can Create New Opportunities For Blind Lives.
Donate Old & Unused Items
You can support the organisation by donating:
• Old newspapers (Pasti)
• Computers
• Washing machines
• Refrigerators
• Mobile phones
• Utensils
• Furniture (wood or iron)
• Old Clothes
• Electrical goods
• Beds and bedsheets
• All types of scrap materials
Sponsor Meals on Special
Occasions
You can celebrate meaningful occasions by supporting blind residents.
Donation Options:
• Tea & Snacks — ₹1500
• Lunch — ₹3000
• Dinner — ₹6000
• Full Day Support — ₹10500
Activities of institution
We provide Residential Facility and two time food to blind people who come to Amdavad from villages for job and charge Rs. 1000 only per month.
For college students books are not available in Braille lipi so we provide audio CD to students all over Gujarat.
We provide “writer” facility to blind students appearing in exams who come from outside Amdavad and Amdavad students free of charge. Three years ago we provided 40 writers, two years ago 150 writers and last year we provided 400 writers.