Fameindia

Mrs.Jamuna Raghavan,
FAME India, Founder Member
PRINCIPAL TRUSTEES

Mr.N.S.Raghavan.
-Founder & Ex-joint MD, Infosys Technologies
-Trustee, Infosys Charity Foundation
-Chairman, Advisory council IIM-B
-Promotor Director, Syndicated Research Worldwide & Nadathur Holdings & Investments
-Chairman, Murugappa Corporate Board

Mr.G.Manivannan.
-Secretary Kumaran Sevak & Patron, SEVAK
-PRO, Samarthanam Trust
-Trustee, ProVISION ASIA.

Mrs.Vinitha Nambiar
- Trustee,VOICES & Corporate Consultant

Mrs.Chandrika Chakravarthy
- Social Activist

Mr.Hari Narayana Kota
- Distinguished Scientist & Project Director, LCA, Aeronautical Development Agency.

ADVISORY BOARD

Mr. Vedamurthy
- Director, Dept. of Disabled Welfare, Govt. of Karnataka.

Mrs.Rukmini Krishnaswamy
- Director, Spastics Society of Karnataka.

Mr. Murray Culshaw
- Founder MCAS & Member, Bangalore Cares

ABOUT FAME INDIA

FAME India is a registered trust formed by concerned philanthropists, with the objective of working on developmental issues of our society, with a particular focus on disabilities.Our mission is to reach out & empower persons with disabilities, so that they may lead a life of dignity and be self-reliant.

There are challenges galore - Cerebral palsy, mental retardation, mental illness, Down's syndrome, learning disability, autism and, visual, speech, hearing & mobility related challenges. Considering the enormous needs of this society and the limited resources available, we do realize the enormity of the task we have undertaken.

Fame India wishes to creatively and efficiently utilize, resources and opportunities that exist within the community. We have enlisted the support of interested volunteers, and work jointly with other organizations, companies, and the government, in fulfilling this task.

Fame

Foundation for Action

Motivation & Empowerment
1754, 9thcross, 18th main, JP Nagar-II phase,
Bangalore-560078.
Phone: 91-80-26645872
E-Mail: fameindia@rediffmail.com
Contact Person: Mr. Mani Vannan G


PRESENTING

FAME INDIA

PROGRAMS FOR 2001-2002



Empowering People with disabilities

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THE 3 U'S


UTHPANNA

A vocational training centre for special children in partnership, with the Spastics Society of Karnataka. Skills such as block printing, cover making, greeting cards, gift wrapper making, needlework, computer training and much more are imparted to special children. The program focuses on soliciting market orders to make the children self-reliant.


UTTHEJANA

An awareness program in schools and colleges, in partnership with Bangalore Cares. Field visits to Old folk homes, Orphanages and Opportunity Schools, Lectures & educational films, Workshops on sign language, Braille etc. will Culminate in a mega awareness and fund raisisng program, "Uthsaha - 2001" in December.

UTHSAV

A cultural and sports platform for the all round development of persons with disabilities. We look forward to your positive participation. Thank you.

We look forward to your positive participation. Thank you.
OUR FOCUS
Children with Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Autism.

Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, special education, and vocational training, help to manage these conditions.

Cerebral Palsy - an incurable disorder of movement and posture due to a brain defect, which also affects speech, hearing and sight, and causes intellectual retardation, epileptic fits and psychological problems.


Autism - a neurological disorder that affects brain functioning interferes with social skill development, speech and learning.


Mental Retardation - sub-average general intellectual functioning during developmental period, which impairs adaptive behavior.


Our Foray into the Future

Research & diagnostic facilities, Home-management programs, Community-based rehabilitation, Hostels & halfway homes, Library & information center


YOU TOO CAN VOLUNTEER

  • Spend time and assist our volunteers.
  • Help market products made by our special children.
  • Sponsor a child / Donate in funds or kind.
  • Evangelize our cause - spread the word.
  • Contribute your special knowledge.
  • Help us manage.
  • HONORARY TRUSTEES

    Mr.Sanjay Gururaj, Doctor, Bangalore Hospital.

    Mr.S.Murali, Creative Writer, Businessman.

    Mrs.Jaba Battacharjee, Home maker.

    Mrs.Revathy Narayan, Special Educator.

    Mrs.Sudha Murthy, Special Educator.

    Ms.Sarala Krishnamurthy, Officer on special duty to the Governer of Karnataka.

    Mrs.Vasanthi Savanur, Trustee, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled.

    Mrs.Jayanthi Kumari, Doctor, SrideviNursing Home.

    Mrs.Janaki Vishwanathan, Freelance writer.

    Mrs.Sunitha Agarwal, Home Maker.