Projects – Manovikas

Empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities through education, skills, therapy, and lifelong inclusive support.

Location & History:

The project is based in Delhi, India, with its primary operations at the Manovikas main campus in Radheypuri and through multiple community-based centres across Delhi-NCR. Home of Hope began partnering with Manovikas in 2000,making it one of HOH’s longest and most meaningful collaborations in disability inclusion.Shape

Core Focus of the Project:

The Manovikas–HOH project focuses on empowering persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities through:

Inclusive education
Digital and vocational skill-building
Independent living support
Self-advocacy training
Programs for girls and women with IDD

HOH Partnership: When & Why

HOH partnered with Manovikas in 2000, drawn by its commitment to supporting some of the most vulnerable children and adults with IDD. Beginning with inclusive education, the partnership has expanded to digital inclusion, women’s empowerment, community rehabilitation, and leadership development. Manovikas remains one of HOH’s most trusted grassroots partners.

Impact of HOH Support

HOH’s long-term support has helped Manovikas scale its impact significantly:

7,25,000+ individuals directly and indirectly reached between 2020–2024
Think College enabled India’s first-ever IDD learners to enter mainstream universities
1,200+ learners trained across vocational and digital programs
100% of SHUCHITA participantsreported improved confidence and safety
Smile Sessionsreached 500+ learners with 3.7 million documented smiles
Online programs like Mashavara & Manbhavan reached 7+ lakh people with awareness and training
HOH’s consistent support has strengthened quality, reach, and sustainability across all programs.