👥 Who We Are
Saksham Ek Abhiyaan, which translates to “An Enablement Crusade,” is more than just an NGO — it is a heartfelt movement born from personal experience, shaped by empathy, and driven by purpose. Our organization was founded and is led by survivors of spinal cord injuries who understand, from within, the struggles and triumphs of navigating life on a wheelchair in India.
We believe that a spinal cord injury is not the end of life — it is a beginning of a different, yet equally meaningful journey. With the right guidance, emotional support, and tools, every person with a disability can reclaim their life, rediscover their strength, and become an empowered, contributing member of society.
🌟 Our Journey
What began in 1998 as informal peer-to-peer support slowly evolved into a full-fledged NGO in 2015 — driven by the urgent need for structured, accessible, and community-based support systems for persons with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Our founders include lawyers, fitness professionals, educators, and advocates who, despite their disabilities, have carved out successful lives and now dedicate their energy to helping others do the same.
Since our inception, we’ve:
Counselled over 1,000+ individuals with SCI and their families
Distributed hundreds of medical-grade wheelchairs and aids
Reached deep into rural and semi-urban communities, where awareness and support are limited
Hosted legal and rights awareness workshops and peer group meetings
Provided vocational support, including devices like laptops, to help individuals begin their entrepreneurial or freelance journeys
We Work Together
Lives touched
Peer counseling sessions
Wheelchairs distributed
Rural outreach zones
💡 Our Values
Empathy: We’ve lived it. We understand it.
Empowerment: We don’t offer charity — we enable capability.
Community: No one heals alone. We walk together.
Inclusivity: We push for systemic change to make society truly accessible.
Our programs span physical therapy, counselling, mobility training, legal awareness, aid distribution, and vocational rehabilitation — all offered with compassion and competence.
🎯 What We Do
We run multiple programs, all offered free of cost to our beneficiaries:
Mission Peer Counselling: Hospital and home-based counselling for SCI patients and their families
Mission Wheelchair: Provision of wheelchairs, cushions, and skill training for terrain and traffic navigation
Outreach Program: Visits to remote communities to identify, counsel, and support SCI patients
Friends on Wheels: Group workshops for legal rights, financial independence, and emotional wellness
WhatsApp Help Group: A real-time, interactive peer support and information-sharing platform
Vocational Rehabilitation: Assistance with employment, digital skill-building, and micro-enterprise setup
Become a volunteer
Become a Volunteer — Empower Lives, Create Change!
Join Saksham Ek Abhiyaan as a volunteer and help empower individuals with spinal cord injuries. Your time and skills can spark real change and create opportunities for a brighter, independent future.