- We are extremely pleased to share with you that our students - Aparna, Monica, Monisha, Pushpa has been selected by Welburn Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
read more
- Department of Human resource development: FAME India
announces the commencement of Ist batch of
D.Ed in Special education(mental retardation) starting from July 2011.
Duration of the course: Two years
Eligibility: 12th or PUC
- Open Job Position : Project coordinator(Theory) Qualification required: M.A in Psychology( clinical or educational psychology)
About Us
Our Mission
To empower the physically and mentally challenged with skills, enable them to become productive members of society, and live life with dignity and self-reliance.
Our Goals
- To establish projects and programmes that will render rehabilitation and developmental services
to differently-abled individuals. - To provide opportunities for people with special needs to develop holistically.
- To promote awareness and sensitise the public about various social concerns.
Our Journey so far
In March 2001, Mr and Mrs NS Raghavan began the Foundation for Action, Motivation and Empowerment India (FAME India), a non-profit, non-governmental organisation to nurture and empower differently-abled children, especially from less privileged homes. Our organisation focusses on children and young adults with neuro-muscular and developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, mental retardation, Down's Syndrome and muscular dystrophy.
We began with five children supported by a special educator and one ancilliary staff member. We grew to a school for 48 children between the ages of 5 and 25 for four years out of a rented house in South Bangalore. Now we have moved to our new school building in Jayanagar, Bangalore, and have extended our services to more than a hundred children, with a number of special educators, staff and volunteers. Most of our students have multiple disabilities and come from lower economic groups.
We believe that the opportunities and resources to empower special children are not only available within our community, but that it is also our responsibility as citizens to provide them. We have found that empowering differently-abled children brings about a positive influence in the community. We work towards integrating special children in to so-called mainstream society, harnessing their potential, and encouraging them to be independent.
Our Children
Pasha - painting his dream
He loves playing games on the computer, challenging his best friend to a game of chess, and making his friends laugh with his wit! Pasha is no ordinary child. He has battled muscular dystrophy to be able to read, write and follow his passion – painting. This little boy from the slums of Banashankari has had his paintings appreciated by many well-known artists. Pasha's dream is to become a professional artist and use his talent to support his family.
Sandhya - coming into her own
“Baby whirlwind!” That's what we thought of Sandhya when she first came to us. She couldn't sit still, had trouble with her speech and depended on others for her needs. Now she has settled down well and improved greatly. Able to complete tasks given to her, she writes, counts, identifies objects and can comprehend more. Independent and full of life, she even helps friends, teachers and her family with different chores.