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Valsala Kumari (RDO Fort Kochi), late Dr. Manjoo Menon an educationalist and social reformer, and Dr. K. R. Jayachandran of Gautham Hospital.

Raksha Society for Children with Special Needs is a non-profit NGO dedicated to addressing the needs of children and young adults with special needs and working with their families towards rehabilitation and inclusion. The Raksha Society owes its inception to the encouragement and active participation of Dr. Reena Sen (presently the Director, Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy), Ms. Raksha was founded with four children and a staff of three in April, 1985. It was envisioned as a school for children with cerebral palsy along with services such as physiotherapy and special education. Soon, training was expanded to include children with mental retardation, autism, muscular dystrophy, learning disabilities and developmental delay. Due to the rapid increase in children and families requiring these services, we set up a Home-Based Training Centre, which invites parents of children with special needs to receive instruction and guidance for the management of their child. As the number of children increased, so did the need for trained personnel. This resulted in the setting up of the Raksha Institute of Special Education in 1993, which offers certificate courses and diplomas aimed at equipping professionals in the field of disability with the right skills and attitude for this work. Departments of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, Language and Communication Therapy, and Counseling and Behaviour Management were also instituted to enhance all aspects of the Society’s work. An out-reach programme was started at a second location, Vypeen Island, in 1996. As our young students became young adults, we were faced with a new problem - that of employment. Thus the Vocational Training Unit came into existence. The expansion and enhancement of Raksha’s services was a result of the enduring efforts and vision of the late Dr. Manjoo Menon. He served tirelessly as Raksha’s main inspiration and architect. Raksha is also indebted to Akira Nakagawa, a Japanese mystic for his generosity which resulted in Raksha acquiring its own premises in 1998 where it is currently located. Over three decades of working with special children has taught us many important things about disability which do not form part of any curriculum. New ideas and techniques, both homegrown and imported, have in recent years made significant contributions to the attitudes and techniques we adopt in our work. Raksha has grown tremendously from being just a Special School to a multi-faceted, multidisciplinary organization. Raksha has worked towards creating awareness about various disabilities in the community by conducting workshops and seminars. We have also made our mark in disability issues like barrier-free environment and inclusive education.

01/08/2017

Our Vocational Unit has been making some new bags this week. What do you think of our new designs????

09/01/2017

RAKSHA presents ...

28/08/2015

The Raksha Society wishes you a happy Onam! Here are some pictures from this year's sadhya at the school.
For our international friends, Onam is a festival celebrating the rice harvest of the Indian state of Kerala, where the Raksha Society's various divisions are located.

04/08/2015

The Raksha Society joins the nation in mourning Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
In this photo, our Hon. Secretary Mrs. Ragini Menon is seen accepting an award on the society's behalf for our work with children and adults with special needs. The award was given by the Cochin Chamber of Commerce on their 150th anniversary.

29/07/2015

The Raksha Society's new three-storied building housing our vocational unit is finally open! Mrs. Valsala Kumari, IAS, the Executive Director of Kudumbashree, inaugurated the building supported by the Tata Social Trust.

23/03/2015

Some pictures from our 30th anniversary celebrations!

10/12/2014

It's that time of year again!

How you can help:

Make a one-off donation, or a small regular donation every month, which will help us plan for the future and reduce our administrative costs. A gift of INR 5000, USD 100 or GBP 50, will sponsor a child for a year! If you think your company or office might like to make a donation, run a fundraising initiative or sponsor some aspect of our work, we can work with you to make the most of your ideas. Corporate sponsorships (INR 10,000 per child) are also welcome.
Our address is:
Raksha Society for the Care of Children with Special Needs,
VII/370, Darragh-es-Salaam Road, Kochangadi
Kochi, India 682002

Are you a shopaholic?
We have an array of things to buy at our shop, including scented candles, aprons, table cloths, pouches, hangers, keychains and furniture, all made by the students from our vocational units of candle-making, tailoring and carpentry! Bulk orders for some of these items are possible too! Email us at raksha@satyam.net.in

Live outside India and want to help?
The Raksha Society is registered with Care and Share, Illinois, USA, a registered non-profit charitable organisation. Donations to us can be sent through Care and Share and are tax-deductible in the USA. The website is www.careandshare.com and our contact person is Mr. Tony Devassy.

You can also join the Raksha family by becoming a regular member for Rs. 125, or a Life Member for Rs. 1025.

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05/10/2014

We are proud to tell you that Raksha Society has received the Kshema Foundation Award for the worthwhile services we provide for children with special needs. The award was given by the Kerala Assembly Speaker, Mr. G. Karthikeyan, in the presence of the Minister for Industries, Mr. Kunhalikutty.

04/08/2014

In this beautiful Malaysian TV commercial, two special children build a beautiful relationship based on genuine care and understanding. On the eve of Hari Raya (Ramzan), these orphans, Ahmad and Fizi embark on a journey and encounter many challenges along the way. Through their perseverance and determination, they overcome all odds to fulfill their obligation of unconditional love.

Two special children build a beautiful relationship based on genuine care and understanding. On the eve of Hari Raya, these orphans, Ahmad and Fizi embark on...

03/08/2014

Raksha in the news!

07/01/2014

Early Intervention

07/01/2014

Address

Raksha Society For The Care Of Children With Special Needs, VII/370, Darragh-es-Salaam Road, Kochangadi
Kochi
682002

Telephone

+914842227707

Website

http://www.rakshasociety.com/

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