Empowering children and adults with autism to
rise to their God given potential in inclusive communities
Empowering children and adults with autism to
rise to their God given potential in inclusive communities
About Ashish Foundation
Ashish Foundation for the Differently Abled Charitable Trust (AFDA) works with children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities established in 2007.
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Vision
Empowering children and adults with autism to rise to their God given potential in inclusive communities.
Mission
Sensitising and equipping families, communities and organizations to respond and engage productively so that children and adults with autism lead fulfilling lives.
Programmes
Ashish Centre
An early intervention centre offering holistic education and multiple therapies to help children with autism and developmental disabilities build academics, life skills, communication, and social learning to reach their full potential.
Ankur
A program that builds vocational skills and develops job readiness aligned with the natural talents of individuals in routine, memory, and organization. It empowers young adults to work towards independence, dignity, and meaningful inclusion in society.
Advay Training
Training arm for families, professionals, practitioners, community members, colleges, and any other group who desire to grow in their engagement with people with autism and other disabilities.
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LEADERSHIP CHANGE AT ASHISH FOUNDATION
With great joy, we share that the baton of leadership at Ashish Foundation has been passed from Ms. Sheila George to Ms. Upasana Varu, our new Executive Director.
Ms. Upasana brings over 18 years of rich experience in public health, gender, nutrition, and disability-inclusive programming. She has led cross-sectoral initiatives at UNICEF, Plan India, and MAMTA-HIMC, building strong partnerships with government, civil society, and donors across India.
Her core strength lies in strategic program design and systems change—ensuring that policy, practice, and community efforts align to improve lives at scale. She is deeply committed to driving inclusive leadership that transforms systems and mindsets.
We warmly welcome a new era of excellence at Ashish Foundation under her guidance and leadership. 
Connect with her: https://lnkd.in/gn-pH6Z
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