National Association for the Blind, India
Empowering visually impaired Indians through education, vocational training, rehabilitation, and employment since 1952.
Visually impaired children using computers
Why this cause matters
Founded in 1952 in Mumbai, the National Association for the Blind (NAB) India is one of India's oldest and largest organisations working for the welfare, education, and rehabilitation of the visually impaired. NAB pioneered the standardisation of Bharati Braille and today runs programmes spanning education, vocational training, employment placement, community-based rehabilitation, and a Braille Press that produces textbooks and literature in multiple languages. Guided by its motto "Serve the Blind," NAB works across India to help visually impaired individuals achieve independence and dignity.
Focus areas
- Education
- Vocational Training & Employment
- Braille Publishing
- Community-Based Rehabilitation
Your gift can help
- Print and distribute Braille textbooks to visually impaired students
- Fund vocational training and job placement for visually impaired adults
- Support community-based rehabilitation and counselling services
Donor confidence
NAB India is a registered 80G nonprofit, active since 1952, that directs approximately 90% of its expenditure directly to programme work in education, vocational training, and rehabilitation for the visually impaired.
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