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Building brighter lives through care & skill

Swayamkrushi empowers Persons with Intellectual Disabilities with personalized educational programs, vocational skill development training, and independent living skills with a comprehensive range of programs designed to support individuals across different stages of development with dignity.

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35⁺

Years of Service

250⁺

Lives Empowered

Core Programs

24/7

Care & Support

She drew a circle that shut her out — we drew a circle that took her in

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Empower

Building life skills and vocational capabilities so every individual can live with independence and pride.

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Include

Creating a society that truly understands, accepts, and actively supports persons with special needs.

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Flourish

Paving pathways to better lives, better homes, and futures filled with opportunity — one person at a time.

"Every child deserves to live their best life."

— Mrs. Manjulaa Kalyaan

Who We Are

A home of care, growth & possibility

Swayamkrushi (Reg. No. 3608/1991) is a voluntary organisation in Secunderabad, established in 1991 — dedicated to the rehabilitation, education and integration of adults with intellectual disabilities. It was the only institution of its kind in the country when it was founded.

Mission: To house and train Persons with Intellectual Disability before facilitating their employment and independent living within the community.

Vision: To build a society in which the less fortunate persons live with dignity, pride and as productive members of the society.

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What We Provide

Programs built around every need

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Group Homes

Five residential Group Homes where 8 trainees each live as a family, supported by a resident staff member — Swayamkrushi's pioneering model, first of its kind in India.

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Vocational Education and Skill Development Program

Two-year comprehensive training in hygiene, safety, money management, home management, vocations and problem solving — leading to self-reliance and open employment.

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Physiotherapy & Speech

Dedicated physiotherapy and speech therapy units staffed by qualified experts, working hand-in-hand with special educators and social workers.

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Socio-Cultural Integration

Training in natural community environments — grocery shopping, banking, festival participation, and public transport — bridging the gap between trainees and society.

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Internship Programs

Structured internship placements for M.Ed, M.A., M.S.W. students (UG and PG) — equipping educators across India with hands-on field experience in special education.

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B.Ed Special Education (Intellectual Disability)

An RCI-recognised and Osmania University-affiliated degree programme dedicated to preparing educators for inclusive and special education roles.

Our Founder & Director

Dr. Manjulaa Kalyan

The visionary behind Swayamkrushi, Dr Manjulaa Kalyan is an exceptional educator whose life’s work has transformed hundreds of lives. Her dedication to the rehabilitation and education of Persons with Intellectual Disability has earned national recognition — including a personal acknowledgement by President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

🏅 Presidential Recognition · 2002 🌟 National Award Winner · 2018 🏠 Pioneered Group Homes in India 📖 35+ Years Educator

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