FoundationDiya

A Vocational Training Centre and Sheltered Workshop for the Differently Abled

Annual Report 2011

Diya Foundation provides vocational training and sheltered employment to differently abled adults in Bangalore.

2010-2011 Facilitating All Round DevelopmentAs a Special Educator, Maria nurtured a dream – ‘to set up a Vocational Training Centre that would enable her intellectually challenged students engage in meaningful tasks and become productive members of society.’ A Masters degree in Special Education and training as a Job Coach from St. Coletta, Jefferson, USA, equipped her to realise this dream on her return to India.

Diya Foundation was registered as a Trust on 22nd March, 1999

With a VISION....To see differently abled people and their families alive with dignity and pride in the present and hope for the future,

And a MISSION....To enrich the quality of life of differently abled adults by training them in vocational skills and empowering them to live fulfilling and productive lives.

As co-founder and CEO, Maria has ensured the steady growth of Diya Foundation over the last twelve years. Today, Diya’s training program facilitates the all round development of around 50 people with disabilities, 80% of who are from the lower socio-economic strata of society.

The CEO shares:

Successful initiatives to scale up operations at Diya in 2009 enabled us focus on all round development programs for our Trainees in 2010-11. The personalised training each one received ensured their steady progress. Work skills improved and confidence grew with awards they won at art and dance competitions. Two of them walked the ramp at a fashion show and some ran the Majja Run at the World 10K 2010. A few others visited corporate offices to display their works.

Diya has progressed through the service and support of many. We thank all donors, volunteers, well-wishers and staff. You have enabled us provide our Trainees with opportunities for growth and development. We value your continued support to realise our vision.

Maria S. Santamaria.0 9880052833/080 25475828sarah@diyafoundation.comwww.diyafoundation.com

L to R (clockwise): Mary T, Mary C, Sukanya, Shirley and Maria Santamaria (center)

Navita PhilipDelayed milestones as a baby were a strong indication of the special help Navita’s parents would have to give her as she grew. At school, she struggled to keep pace with the rest. The system did not meet the needs of a slow learner. The family sought an alternative.Navita joined Diya’s Sheltered Workshop as an adult. In an encouraging environment, she discovered her skills and abilities while working on different tasks. Recognizing her potential, Diya had Navita trained on simple computer operations in 2009. In 2010, she began working on data entry in the Computer Unit. Precision and speed are her strengths. Hard working and efficient, she is a source of inspiration to all at Diya. Her mother speaks with pride of the all round development in Navita. Her achievements are a testimony to what opportunity and encouragement can do to individuals with special needs.

Shirley MetlinTen years ago, I took a road less travelled and joined Diya Foundation to train intellectually challenged adults. This decision changed the course of my life. The challenges I faced each day taught me that a lot could be achieved with compassion, encouragement and opportunity. Providing the trainees a nurturing environment to discover their abilities has been my goal. Their progress and growth is mine too. In 2010, Diya enrolled me in ‘The Navigator,’ a Leadership Training Program, organised by Common Purpose. In my new role as Supervisor, this training has given me the confidence to take on additional responsibilities. Through the spark that is Diya, it is my joy to light up special lives.

On the Road to Progress and Growth

“My son has improved, is active, mingles with people and follows instructions better. Thank you Diya.”Mr. A.C.Francis, Parent of a Diya trainee.

Skill DevelopmentDiya’s training program facilitated development of vocational and personal-social skills.

Forty intellectually challenged adults trained to work on a variety of tasks in the Sheltered Workshop. They also engaged in activities that enhanced their personal-social skills. These included art workshops with corporate volunteers, yoga, sports, a picnic, visits to places of interest, music and dance and lessons on health and hygiene.

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Trainees: The number of trainees increased by 70%. Trainees in the Computer Unit received certificates from Intel and AMBA-CEEIC, on completing a course in data entry. 3 Trainees began training in the horticulture and screen-printing units. 16 receive a Social Security Pension. 8 have medical insurance. Diya will soon bring the rest under these schemes.

Staff: Staff participated in a ‘Team Building’ workshop in Jan 2011. Shirley, supervisor, attended a six month ‘Leadership Training Program’ in 2010. Staff attended classes in conversational English.

Financial Partnerships: Enabling Diya facilitate all round development were Corporate sponsors and Funding agencies. Among them:

3M India Ltd. helped us upgrade training facilities, provide Trainees with transportation and ensure monthly remuneration to Training Staff.

Opus raised funds towards rent for Diya’s workshop.

Concern India Foundation provided monthly remuneration to 4 Physically Challenged Staff, 2 Trainee Supervisors and Housekeeping Staff.

Goldman Sachs supported Vocational Training and Welfare

programs for Trainees. Gokhuldas Images Pvt.Ltd.

provided fabric for Trainee uniforms.

Jhunjhunwala Foundation contributed to the Corpus.

PMC Sierra and Sampoorna Computers enhanced facilities in the Computer Unit

Bagaria Educational Trust and Give India supported Trainee activities.

Ajanta Hotel sponsored the Christmas party

Volunteers: Goldman Sachs volunteers, through their Community TeamWorks program, worked alongside trainees at Diya to paint cards, pot plants, play games and share their own experience.

Two student volunteers from Leeds Univ., U.K., worked on a product brochure, client list, costing and budgeting in June 2010.

Networking: Diya networked with others on training projects for Trainees and Staff.AMBA-Centre for Economic

Empowerment of the Intellectually Challenged, Bangalore

Association for People with a Disability, Bangalore

Pro Vision India, BangaloreThe Fisherman Trust, Bangalore Via Design, U.K.

Challenges To expand and introduce new work

options at the Training Centre, Diya faces the need for a larger premise, one of its own.

Finding placements for our Trainees in the industry/community is a great challenge.

Operations at Diya’s Residential Project ceased after 16 months, on 31st March 2011 due to lack of adequate personnel.

Looking Ahead

Diya hopes to set up an Employment Service to facilitate supported employment/placements in the community.

Diya plans to set up ‘EKTA,’ a Self-Help Group and ‘DIYA INNOVATIONS,’ a ‘for profit’ Trust, to provide our Trainees with supported employment.

Diya’s Needs

Funds required to run the Training Centre – Rs. 20,00,000/-p.a.

Capital needed to set up an Employment Service – Rs. 4,00,000/-.

New Developments at Diya’s Sheltered Workshop, April 2010 – March 2011

“The Trainees inspire you to think out of the box. An amazing experience....”Smita Agarwal, Goldman Sachs, Volunteer at Diya’s Art Workshop.

CReDibility AlliANCe NORMS COMPliANCe RePORt

New AppointmentsMs. Sukanya: Asst. Trainer, Candle Unit (Aug 2010).Mr. Anish Thayil: Trainer, Computer Unit (Nov 2010).Mr. Siddalingappa: Trainer, Horticulture Unit (Feb 2011).

Appreciation and GratitudeSales/PromotionsTrainees participated in sales and promotional activities at:Vishtar, Schneider-Conzerv, Caterpillar, TCS, OnGlobal Limited, Fidelity, Deloitte, Seva-in-action, Infosys, Charity Bazar, ANZ.We thank the organisers of these events.

ConsultantsPaul Dass - Product developmentSugandha Sukrutraj - Training Program/Computer Unit Janet Rogers - Design development/Card Unit Elizabeth Korah - Content development/Annual ReportHarinath (Foto Tech) - PhotographyWe value your contribution to Diya’s progress.

StaffMary Thomas (Social Worker), arranged for Trainee Uniforms through Gokhuldas Images for the third time in a row.Maruthi G.H. (Office staff), assisted parents of our Trainees apply for the Government’s Adult Disability Pension Scheme. Diya appreciates your hard work.

IdentityDiya Foundation is registered as a Trust under Income Tax Act of 1961. (Reg. # 386/98-99, dated 23rd March 1999).Diya is registered u/s 51, 52 of Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. (Reg. # 87, dated 23rd March 2011).Diya is registered with Income Tax Dept. u/s 12A. (Reg. # Trust/718/10A/2000-2001).All contributions to Diya Foundation are exempt from Income Tax u/s 80G renewed from 1st April 2011 onwards. (Reg. # DIT(E)BLR/80G(R)/121/AAATD3446M/X-441/2011-12).Income Tax Permanent Account No: AAATD3446M.Registered Address – 19/1, Gospel Street, St. Thomas Town P.O., Bangalore, Karnataka – 560084.

BankersState Bank of India, 27, Mosque Road, Frazer Town, Bangalore 560 005.Canara Bank, D’Costa Square, 98/1-2, Wheeler Road Extension, Cooke Town, Bangalore 560 005. ICICI Bank, Cox Town, #55, Coles Road, Frazer Town, Bangalore 560 005.

AuditorDaskumar & Co., 11/6, 1st flr. Bowring Hospital Road, Bangalore 560 001.

Governance: Details of Board Members (as on March 31st, 2011)Name Age Sex Position on Board Competency Board Meetings attended

Gerard Santamaria 55years Male Managing Trustee Fundraising 4/4Suman John 39 years Female Secretary Administration 4/4

Harish C. Ramakrishnan 39 years Male Treasurer Public Relations 3/4Marguerita Lobo 55 years Female Member Trainee Development 4/4

The Diya Foundation Board met four times in the FY 2010-2011 on 16/7/2010, 14/09/2010, 14/12/2010 and 01/04/2011. Minutes of the meetings were documented and circulated.The Board approves programs, budgets, annual activity reports and audited financial statements. It ensures the organization’s compliance with laws and regulations.

Accountability and Transparency◊ No remuneration, sitting fees or any other form of compensation was paid since inception of the

Foundation, to any Board member.◊ National or international travel by Staff or Board members – Nil◊ CEO’s remuneration: Rs.0.00 (Nil)◊ Remuneration of highest paid Staff: Rs. 8000/-p.m.◊ Remuneration of lowest paid Staff: Rs. 1000/-p.m.

Staff Details (as on March 31st, 2011)

Gender Paid full time Paid part time Paid consultants Unpaid VolunteersMale 9 0 0 >50

Female 6 0 0 >50

Salary Levels (as on March 31st, 2011)

Gross salary plus benefits (in INR) Male Female Total< 5000 6 4 10

5000 - 10,000 3 2 5Total 9 6 15

Abridged Financial Statement: 2010-2011A year of increase in donations that facilitated investments into specific training projects.

bAlANCe Sheet AS ON 31St MARCh 2011Particulars 2010-2011 2009-2010

Rs. Lakh % Rs.Lakh %

Assets

Fixed assets 5.60 19.00 4.65 19.27

Investments 13.75 46.67 8.75 36.26

Loan disbursed 0 0 0 0

Deposits and Advances 5.07 17.22 4.82 19.98

Current assets 5.04 17.11 5.91 24.49

Income and Expenditure A/c Balance

0 0 0 0

Total 29.46 100.00 24.13 100.00

Liabilities

Corpus/Endowment Fund 22.68 76.99 6.41 26.57

Earmarked Funds 2.75 9.33 5.96 24.70

Loans/Borrowings 0 0 0 0

Current Liabilities and provisions 0.06 0.20 0.10 0.41

Income and Expenditure A/c Balance

3.97 13.48 11.66 48.32

Total 29.46 100.00 24.13 100.00

iNCOMe & exPeNDituRe AS ON 31St MARCh 2011Particulars 2010-2011 2009-2010

Rs. Lakh % Rs. Lakh %

Income

Self generated income 10.49 53.00 17.61 53.00

Indian sources 19.69 47.00 15.62 47.00

International sources 0 0 0 0

Total 30.18 100 33.23 100

Expenditure

Programme/activities 18.36 60.83 15.83 47.64

Public Education for Fund raising 0.13 0.43 0.16 0.48

Administration Expenses 7.72 25.58 5.58 16.79

Total 26.21 86.84 21.57 64.91

Deficit/Surplus 3.97 13.16 11.66 35.09

ReCeiPtS & PAyMeNtS AS ON 31St MARCh 2011Particulars 2010-2011 2009-2010

Rs.Lakh % Rs. Lakh %

Receipts

Opening Cash and bank bal. 5.39 3.55 1.30 3.55

Donations Received/Internal Revenue

27.71 92.21 33.75 92.21

Bank Interest 0.28 0.11 0.04 0.11

Others 1.50 4.13 1.51 4.13

Total 34.88 100.00 36.60 100.00

Payments

Direct Expenses 20.16 57.80 18.83 51.45

Indirect Expenses 3.91 11.21 1.36 3.71

Capital Expenditure 6.49 18.60 14.61 39.92

Closing Cash and Bank Bal. 4.32 12.39 1.80 4.92

Total 34.88 100.00 36.60 100.00

Income 2010-2011

Income 2009-2010

Self generated income

Self generated income

Donations from Indian sources

Donations from Indian sources

Donations from International sources

Donations from International sources

10.49 Lakhs

19.69 Lakhs

15.62 Lakhs 17.61 Lakhs

Expenses 2010-2011 Pragrammes/activities

Public Education for Fund Raising

Administration Expenses

Pragrammes/activities

Public Education for Fund Raising

Administration Expenses

Expenses 2009-2010

7.72 Lakhs

18.36 Lakhs.13 Lakhs

5.58Lakhs

15.83 Lakhs.16 Lakhs

Complete audited statement of accounts available on request.

We believe...Differently abled people are not surplus citizens. They can be productive members of society and lead fulfilling lives.

We welcome visitors. Do call us in advance to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Address for Communication and Visits:

Mrs. M.S.Santamaria (CEO)Diya FoundationNO.21 C.K.GardenWheeler Road Extn.St. Thomas Town P.O.Bangalore 560084Karnataka.

Tel: 080 25475828Mobile: 0 9880052833Email: sarah@diyafoundation.comWebsite: www.diyafoundation.com

All names and photographs used with consentArt work used to design this report were created by Diya Trainees Content: Elizabeth Korah

Photography: Harinath (Foto Tech)Concept, Design & Layout: www.primalogue.com

Leo John, Trainee, Horticulture Unit

Annual report circulaton: 750 copies