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OUR VISION

​​Our vision is an inclusive world where people with disabilities become all God created them to be.

OUR MISSION

South Asia Access ministers hope and healing to children, families, and communities struggling with disabilities in South Asia.

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OUR HISTORY

In the early 1990s, a group of dedicated volunteers began assisting children and families affected by physical disabilities in a remote village in South Asia. These individuals were desperately in need of support, as they had no access to physical therapy, rehabilitation, or even basic services. Their situation was dire, but these volunteers were committed to making a difference.

 

In 1997, South Asia Access was officially established. Over the years, the organization has experienced tremendous growth. By 2007, they had expanded to a team of 30 full-time staff members and had even built the region's first rehabilitation center.

 

In 2010, a nonprofit was created in the United States to support the ministry. This move has allowed South Asia Access to expand its reach and make an even greater impact. Since its inception, the organization has mobilized thousands of local and international volunteers, churches, and donors. Their efforts have helped to serve over 15,000 individuals affected by disabilities and implement programs in 113 communities.

 

CORE ISSUES OF ACCESS

The multifaceted challenges faced by South Asians with disabling conditions require multifaceted, sustainable solutions that equip and empower individuals with disabilities, their families, and communities to become all God created them to be.

HEALTH

50% of South Asian children are malnourished leading to stunting and disability.

ENVIRONMENTS

 Open sewage, public defecation, poor sanitation, uncontrolled urbanization, industrialization, poor air quality, and polluted drinking water contribute to inaccesibility.

ACADEMICS

Students with disabilities face not only poverty and affording education, but also social and institutional discrimination.

LIVELIHOODS

 80% of people with disabilities in South Asia are unemployed and a high percentage live in poverty with little financial support from their governments.

SPIRITUAL

Social exclusion and discrimination in the region stem from the common belief that disability is a result of karmic retribution or divine punishment for past sins. 

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