Scaling

Greater Heights

Diya
Foundation A Vocational Training
Centre for the
Differently Abled
Annual Report 2010

Diya Foundation provides
vocational training and sheltered
employment to differently abled
adults in Bangalore.
Scaling Greater
Heights
‘Diya’s Sheltered Workshop
enhances training and
employment opportunities for
the differently abled’
Our People
Diya’s workshop expanded operations and shifted
to a larger premise in September 2009. The gift of a
Maruti Van for transportation helped increase the total
number of trainees to 30. A well-designed curriculum
to impart different skills enhanced all round progress.
The trainees painted terracotta diyas, made paper bags
and lampshades, decorated greeting cards, and packed
chocolates in boxes. Outdoor activities included picnics,
games and painting competitions. At Diya, our trainees
are on a journey to discover their abilities and involve in
activities that bring joy, confidence and fulfillment into
their lives.
Our Products
New lip smacking chocolate flavors, designer candles
and diyas, colorful greeting cards, eco-friendly paper
products and exquisite packaging options rolled out
of our workshop last year. These were in great demand
by corporate houses and individuals as they celebrated
festivals, birthdays, and weddings. Bulk orders ensured
employment opportunities for our trainees.
Our Patrons
Funds for the Workshop were raised through Diya’s
staff, sponsors and participants at the World 10-K, a
Christmas musical by the Cecilian Choir, donations from
Opus restaurants and individual supporters. Investments
were made in facilities and programs that helped
enhance the training of 30 mentally challenged adults.
At the Workshop, our trainees learn new skills, grow in
an environment of love, care, and acceptance, and earn
monthly stipends.
AS THEY SCALE GREATER HEIGHTS, SO DOES DIYA.
Manjula: On a New Journey

T
wenty six year old Manjula make pens, bags, bowls
was born with Down’s and other products. She
Syndrome and spent most has always been a keen and
of her childhood confined at enthusiastic learner.
home. However, ten years ago,
Today, Manjula works with
destiny determined to terminate
minimal supervision and
the stagnation in her life.
often helps in training
Manjula became one of the first
others like her at Diya. She
few differently abled trainees
accompanies Diya’s staff
to join Diya Foundation’s
on outdoor trips to display
Vocational Training program.
and market products made
Life at Diya introduced her to
at the workshop. When
a new world of opportunities
customers buy her products,
– a world where she made
it fills her with a sense
new friends, discovered and
of pride and fulfilment.
developed inherent skills, and
Moreover, a monthly stipend
learnt a trade.
offers her financial security.
Manjula’s training program
At Diya, Manjula is thrilled
began in the Paper Product
that life has opened a new greater heights – a journey that
Unit. Under diligent supervision
vista for her. The new journey also fuels Diya Foundation to
and care by Diya’s staff, she
she has embarked on helps greater heights.
learnt to recycle newspaper,
her discover herself and scale

Mary Thomas: Counsellor of Hope

L
ast year, Diya excitedly Government’s Social Security
welcomed Mrs. Mary Schemes and medical
Thomas, a Counsellor and welfare programs. Both staff
Social Worker, into its family. and trainees at Diya have
Mary, who considers social work benefited immensely from
not as a mere “job” but as an her expertise in guidance
“integral part of one’s life,” was and counseling.
actively involved with the welfare
Her dream is to see
and rehabilitation of differently
Diya establish itself in a
abled people for 25 years.
permanent premise, become
During this period, she also
self sufficient through its
initiated a rehabilitation program
vocational activities, and
for Spinal Cord injured persons
thereby impact a larger
in Bangalore.
number of differently abled
At Diya, Mary Thomas has been people.
actively involved in spending
With her effective agenda
quality time with our mentally
for change and progress
challenged trainees. They love to
and an unwavering spirit of
receive words of encouragement
hope and confidence into their service, Mary Thomas is a
from her and run to her for
lives. She visits their homes valuable asset to Diya. She has
help when hurt or in trouble.
to counsel and guide family become a powerful catalyst in
She monitors their progress
members. Her untiring efforts the transformational journey of
in work, recreational activities
have ensured that the trainees Diya towards greater heights.
and needs for a balanced
become beneficiaries of the
and healthy diet. Mary instills
Anirvan Ghosh: The
unquenchable flame
The testimony of Suparna Banerjee, Anirvan’s
delighted sister.

O
n December 16, 1969, my parents were blessed with their
firstborn son. They named him ‘Anirvan’ which is the Sanskrit
for ‘eternal flame’. True to his name, Ani, as we lovingly call
him, safeguarded that eternal spark despite all odds.
A childhood plagued with high fever and convulsions that eventually
affected his brain caused Ani to be a slow learner. The conventional
school system did not have the facility or the mindset to accept a
person like him. Years of failure, rejection, and silent suffering took a
toll on Ani. He suffered a breakdown as a teen. What followed were
years of treatment and the search for specialized institutions.
In 2007, we were referred to the Diya Foundation. Meeting the staff
here changed the course of Ani’s life. He joined the trainees at
Diya and was ready to start life afresh. By 2009, he learnt to work
on the laptop and is now employed in Diya’s Data Entry Unit. His
monthly stipend fills him with a sense of accomplishment.
In November 2009, Ani took a giant step. While my parents
returned home to Dehradun, he joined Diya Foundation’s
group home. Under the able supervision of the house parent,
he is progressing well, enjoying the stay, food and recreation
in the home. Finally, with the unconditional support, love, and
guidance of the staff at Diya, we as a family have found hope for
Anirvan’s future.

Scaling Greater Heights with a Residential Programme

Differently abled people
find care and protection in
Diya’s first group home for
boys
possible by funding for the
year from Sir Dorabji Tata Trust.
Presently we have two residents
under the able care of a House
Parent.
live healthy, safe and enjoyable
lives. They will also have access
to services and support of the
highest quality.While we intend
to gradually raise the occupancy

P
arents of children with a
mental disability share a
common fear; who will care
for their children when they can
no longer do so? To help assuage
this fear and provide hope for
the future, Diya opened its first
group home in November 2009,
in a rented premise, close to the
Sheltered Workshop in Cooke
Town, Bangalore. This was made
The residents plan their day
around their regular schedule
of training and work at the
workshop. After a day’s work, they
return home to share in the daily
chores and unwind by playing
games, watching T.V. or going for
short walks. On weekends, family
visits are allowed.
We believe that the home will give
our trainees the opportunity to
of the home to six residents, a
permanent home, owned by Diya
is the vision we hope to realize.
The trainees at the home as
Anirvan’s story tells are more
confident, independent, happy
and secure. Their families now
have peace of mind regarding
the future of their children and
are happy and satisfied in what is
being provided.
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Future Plans
• Enhance work options for the
mentally challenged in the
Sheltered Workshop through
two new units – Horticulture
and Screen Printing.
• Organise fund raising drives
towards the Land/Building
Fund.
• Engage Diya’s Staff team in
personality development,
skill enhancement and team
building programs.
• Introduce a structured
Volunteer management
program.
• Upgrade the Diya Foundation
website.
Contributions to Diya Foundation are
exempt from Income Tax under Section
80(G).
Diya Foundation needs your
support and generosity to enable
differently abled people become
productive members of society.
• Be a part of our dream and
help empower people with
challenges.
• The cost of running the
Sheltered Workshop is Rs. 12
lakhs per annum.
• The estimated cost of running
the Group Home is Rs. 4.5
lakhs per annum.
• Patronize products from the
Diya workshop, outsource
back-end office work to our
Data Entry unit, or be financial
partners and savour the joy of
seeing Diya’s special people
blossom and grow, earn and
live life to its fullest.
earn and gain confidence in a
nurturing environment led to the
setting up of DIYA Foundation
as a registered Trust in March
1999. Today, Diya provides
training and employment
opportunities to 30 intellectually
challenged adults assisted by a
Staff team of 10, four of whom
are physically challenged.
Products manufactured at Diya’s
vocational units are exclusive
and of high quality, on par with
the market.
We Believe…
Differently abled individuals
are trainable, can work and
earn and be independent to
the extent possible.
Credibility Alliance Norms Compliance Report
Diya Foundation is an accredited member of Credibility Alliance
Identity
Diya Foundation is registered as a Trust under Income Tax Act of 1961. Registration No. 386/98-99, Bk IV
Improving Governance
Building Trust

Vol. 407 pages 87-96 dated 23rd March, 1999.

Diya Foundation is registered with Income Tax Department under Section 12A(a); No., Trust /718/10A/Vol 1/D-261/200-2001/CIT-11.
All contributions to Diya Foundation are exempted from Income Tax under Section 80(G) vide DIT(E) letter dated 23-09-2008
# DIT(E)BLR/80G(R)/296/AAA3446M/ITD(E)-1/Vol.2008-2009 for the period 01-04-2008 to 31-03-2011

Governance: Details of Board Members (as on March 31 ,2010) st

Name Age Sex Position on Board Area of Competency Meetings attended

Gerard Santamaria 54 M Managing Trustee Fund raising 4/4
Suman John 38 F Secretary Administration 4/4
Harish Ramakrishnan 38 M Treasurer Public Relations 3/4
Marguerita Lobo 54 F Member Special Education 4/4

The Diya Foundation Board met four times in the FY 2009-2010 on 25/7/2009, 7/11/2009, 15/1/2010, 27/3/2010. Minutes of
Board meetings are documented and circulated.
The Board approves programs, budgets, annual activity reports and audited financial statements. The Board ensures the organi-
zation’s compliance with laws and regulations.

Accountability and Transparency • Diya’s Consultant on the Candle project was paid a onetime
• No remuneration, sitting fees or any other form of com- remuneration of Rs. 10,000/- in December 2009
pensation has been paid since inception of the Founda- • Income Tax Permanent Account No: AAATD3446M.
tion, to any Board member. Name and Address of Bankers:
• Travel details: Diya Foundation covered the cost of Mr. Ge- State Bank of India, 27, Mosque Road, Frazer Town, Bangalore 560 005.
rard Santamaria’s(Managing Trustee) trip to Delhi to receive Canara Bank, D’Costa Square, 98/1-2, Wheeler Road Extn, Bangalore 560 005.
ICICI Bank, Cox Town, #55, Queens Road, Frazer Town, Bangalore 560 005.
the CSO Partners First Runner up Award 2010 for Diya’s
Name and Address of Auditors:
Annual Report presented in March 2010. (Rs. 8,500).
Shanthakumar & Co., 11/6, 1st flr. Bowring Hospital Road, Bangalore 560 001.
• No international travel was undertaken by any staff or
board member during the year. Appreciation and Gratitude
• Travelling expenses(to attend Board meetings) - Nil Sales/Promotions
• CEO’S Remuneration : Rs. 0.00 (Nil)
• Highest Remuneration Paid: Rs. 7500/- Diya participated in sales and promotional activities at:
• Lowest Remuneration Paid: Rs. 1500/-
KPMG, ANZ Grindlays, Fidelity, Higher Power Foundation,
Staff Details (as on March 31 , 2010) st Oracle, Price Water House, Olive Beach, Palm Meadows,
Gender Paid full Paid part Paid con- Unpaid Cecilian Choir, Catholic Club, Charity Bazaar.
time time sultants Volunteers Our trainees and staff participated in each one of these events.
Male 6 0 0 >35 Sincere thanks to the organizers of these programs.
Female 4 0 0 >35 Corporate Clients
Special thanks from our trainees to:
Salary Levels (as on March 31 , 2010) st

Cisco, Goldman Sachs, Titan Gold Plus, United Spirits,

Gross salary plus benefits (in INR) Male Female Total
Infolog Solutions, Records and Data, Winnitex Pvt. Ltd.,
<5000 5 2 7
Regalar, Venkateshwara Enterprises, Corporate Connexions,
5000 - 10,000 1 2 3 Civilia India Education, Schneider Electric, Mallya
10,000 – 25,000 0 0 0 Aditi International, Neev Technologies, Karnataka Goan
TOTAL 6 4 10 Association, Maria Resorts, Titan Industries, Catholic Club,
British Trade Commission, Origami, HSBC, Bangalore
• The staff table shows salaries of Diya’s paid full time Cares, Animika Studios, Jack-n-Jill School, Kiddy’s Nursery,
employees. Nav Spoorthi Kendra, Possibilities Unlimited, Canara Bank,
• Three paid full time female staff members resigned, one each Bhakti Bhavan, Hewlett Packard and The Himalaya Drug
in June’09, Sept.’09 and Oct.’09. Company.
• Paid part time staff, 29 females and 12 males were hired
for specific projects during the months June-October 2009. Donors
Salaries disbursed to them for the afore mentioned period Our donors have made Diya’s growth and expansion a reality:
was Rs. 40,810/-
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, Cecilian Choir, Wilworth Earth Movers
• Diya’s Consultant on the Chocolyn branding project was paid
Pvt. Ltd., Jhunjhunwala Foundation, PMC Sierra, Cause
a onetime remuneration of Rs. 25,000/- in October 2009.
Foundation, Concern India and Gokhuldas Images Pvt. Ltd.
Balance Sheet as on 31st March 2010 Abridged Financial
Particulars 2009-2010 2008-2009 Statement 2009 - 2010
Rs. Lakh % Rs.Lakh %
Assets
Fixed assets 4.65 19 1.09 17 Income
Investments 8.75 36 2.25 34
Loan disbursed 0.00 0 0.00 0
Deposits and Advances 4.82 20 1.5 23
Current assets 5.91 24 1.7 26
Income and Expenditure A/c Balance 0.00 0 0.00 0
Total 24.13 100 6.54 100
Liabilities
Corpus/Endowment Fund 6.41 26.6 5.41 83
Earmarked Funds 5.95 25 0.75 11
Loans/Borrowings 0.00 0 0.00 0
Current Liabilities and provisions 0.10 0.4 0.26 4
Income and Expenditure A/c Balance 11.66 48 0.12 2 Expenditure
Total 24.13 100 6.54 100

Income
& Expenditure as on 31st March 2010
Particulars 2009-2010 2008-2009
Rs. Lakh % Rs. Lakh %
Income
Self generated income 17.61 53 15.23 72
Indian sources 15.62 47 5.52 26
International sources 0.00 0 0.00 0
Total 33.23 100 20.75 98
Expenditure
Vocational Training Programme 15.83 48 9.09 43
Public Education for Fund raising 0.16 0 0.58 3 Complete audited statement
of accounts available on
Management 5.58 17 10.94 51
request.
Total 21.57 65 20.61 97
Surplus 11.66 35 0.14 3

Receipts & Payments as on 31st March 2010

Particulars 2009-2010 2008-2009
Rs.Lakh % Rs. Lakh %
Receipts
Opening Cash and bank bal. 1.3 3.6 2.55 11 For Daskumar and Co.
Donations Received/Internal Revenue 33.74 92 21.50 89 D.A. Shanthakumar
Bank Interest 0.04 0.1 0.08 0.36 Chartered Accountants
Date - 25.08.2010
Others 1.51 4.1 0.01 0.05
Total 36.6 100 24.16 100
For Diya Foundation:
Payments Gerard Santamaria
Direct Expenses 18.83 51 19.22 80 Managing Trustee
Indirect Expenses 1.36 4 1.14 5
Capital Expenditure 14.61 40 2.50 10
Closing Cash and Bank Bal. 1.80 5 1.30 5
Annual report circulation: 750 copies
Total 36.60 100 24.16 100
Diya’s greeting cards are cheerful, lovely,
elegant and spells warmth.
Munira Sen
Director, Common Purpose, Bangalore.

Our trainees have a tremendous zest for life and an abundant resource of contagious love and joy,
which they spread to all. Come and experience it.
We welcome visitors. Do call us to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Diya Foundation
No. 21 C.K.Garden
Wheeler Road Extn.
St. Thomas Town P.O.
Bangalore 560084
Tel: + 91 80 25475828 Email: sarah@diyafoundation.com
Mobile: 0 9880052833 Website: www.diyafoundation.com

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