Centre for Special Education

2019 in numbers

50 out of 60 students have learnt to eat independently or with limited assistance

10 out of 15 students have learnt to walk independently or with little assistance

20 out of 35 students have learnt a vocational skill and can produce various items such as jute bags, clothing etc.

Centre for Special Education

We support the centre for special education, which offers care and education for children and adolescents with special needs.

People with special needs have the right to freedom, equality, social security and human dignity – just like any other human being . The centre for special education is a school for 180 children and adolescents from tribal villages near Bankura who would not otherwise be able to attend school or receive care . Many of the children suffer from malnutrition and neglect, and the prevalence of tribal superstition and lack of awareness means that people with special needs are often marginalized and excluded from their communities . The centre provides comprehensive rehabilitation programmes for these children and young people to improve their quality of life and help their integration into society . Supporting the students in choosing what they want to do based on their strengths and needs, the centre also offers vocational training and life skills education .