Diya

Foundation
A Vocational Training Centre and Sheltered Workshop for the Differently Abled

Annual Report 2011

Diya Foundation provides vocational training and sheltered employment to differently abled adults in Bangalore. 2010-2011

Facilitating All Round Development

As a Special Educator, Maria nurtured a dream to set up a Vocational Training Centre that would enable her intellectually challenged students engage in meaningful tasks and become productive members of society. A Masters degree in Special Education and training as a Job Coach from St. Coletta, Jefferson, USA, equipped her to realise this dream on her return to India. Diya Foundation was registered as a Trust on 22nd March, 1999

With a VISION....

To see differently abled people and their families alive with dignity and pride in the present and hope for the future,

L to R (clockwise): Mary T, Mary C, Sukanya, Shirley and Maria Santamaria (center)

The CEO shares:

Successful initiatives to scale up operations at Diya in 2009 enabled us focus on all round development programs for our Trainees in 2010-11. The personalised training each one received ensured their steady progress. Work skills improved and confidence grew with awards they won at art and dance competitions. Two of them walked the ramp at a fashion show and some ran the Majja Run at the World 10K 2010. A few others visited corporate offices to display their works. Diya has progressed through the service and support of many. We thank all donors, volunteers, well-wishers and staff. You have enabled us provide our Trainees with opportunities for growth and development. We value your continued support to realise our vision. Maria S. Santamaria. 0 9880052833/080 25475828 sarah@diyafoundation.com www.diyafoundation.com

And a MISSION....

To enrich the quality of life of differently abled adults by training them in vocational skills and empowering them to live fulfilling and productive lives. As co-founder and CEO, Maria has ensured the steady growth of Diya Foundation over the last twelve years. Today, Diyas training program facilitates the all round development of around 50 people with disabilities, 80% of who are from the lower socioeconomic strata of society.

On the Road to Progress and Growth

Navita Philip
Delayed milestones as a baby were a strong indication of the special help Navitas parents would have to give her as she grew. At school, she struggled to keep pace with the rest. The system did not meet the needs of a slow learner. The family sought an alternative. Navita joined Diyas Sheltered Workshop as an adult. In an encouraging environment, she discovered her skills and abilities while working on different tasks. Recognizing her potential, Diya had Navita trained on simple computer operations in 2009. In 2010, she began working on data entry in the Computer Unit. Precision and speed are her strengths. Hard working and efficient, she is a source of inspiration to all at Diya. Her mother speaks with pride of the all round development in Navita. Her achievements are a testimony to what opportunity and encouragement can do to individuals with special needs.

Shirley Metlin

Ten years ago, I took a road less travelled and joined Diya Foundation to train intellectually challenged adults. This decision changed the course of my life. The challenges I faced each day taught me that a lot could be achieved with compassion, encouragement and opportunity. Providing the trainees a nurturing environment to discover their abilities has been my goal. Their progress and growth is mine too. In 2010, Diya enrolled me in The Navigator, a Leadership Training Program, organised by Common Purpose. In my new role as Supervisor, this training has given me the confidence to take on additional responsibilities. Through the spark that is Diya, it is my joy to light up special lives.

My son has improved, is active, mingles with people and follows instructions better. Thank you Diya.
Mr. A.C.Francis, Parent of a Diya trainee.

New Developments at Diyas Sheltered Workshop, April 2010 March 2011

Trainees: The number of trainees increased by 70%. Trainees in the Computer Unit received certificates from Intel and AMBA-CEEIC, on completing a course in data entry. 3 Trainees began training in the horticulture and screen-printing units. 16 receive a Social Security Pension. 8 have medical insurance. Diya will soon bring the rest under these schemes. programs for Trainees. Gokhuldas Images Pvt.Ltd. provided fabric for Trainee uniforms. Jhunjhunwala Foundation contributed to the Corpus. PMC Sierra and Sampoorna Computers enhanced facilities in the Computer Unit Bagaria Educational Trust and Give India supported Trainee activities. Ajanta Hotel sponsored the Christmas party Volunteers: Goldman Sachs volunteers, through their Community TeamWorks program, worked alongside trainees at Diya to paint cards, pot plants, play games and share their own experience. Staff: Staff participated in a Team Building workshop in Jan 2011. Shirley, supervisor, attended a six month Leadership Training Program in 2010. Staff attended classes in conversational English. Financial Partnerships: Enabling Diya facilitate all round development were Corporate sponsors and Funding agencies. Among them: India Ltd. helped 3M us upgrade training facilities, provide Trainees with transportation and ensure monthly remuneration to Training Staff. Opus raised funds towards rent for Diyas workshop. Concern India Foundation provided monthly remuneration to 4 Physically Challenged Staff, 2 Trainee Supervisors and Housekeeping Staff. Goldman Sachs supported Vocational Training and Welfare Two student volunteers from Leeds Univ., U.K., worked on a product brochure, client list, costing and budgeting in June 2010. Networking: Diya networked with others on training projects for Trainees and Staff. AMBA-Centre for Economic Empowerment of the Intellectually Challenged, Bangalore Association for People with a Disability, Bangalore Vision India, Bangalore Pro Fisherman Trust, Bangalore The Design, U.K. Via

Challenges expand and introduce new work To options at the Training Centre, Diya faces the need for a larger premise, one of its own. Finding placements for our Trainees in the industry/community is a great challenge. Operations at Diyas Residential Project ceased after 16 months, on 31st March 2011 due to lack of adequate personnel. Looking Ahead Diya hopes to set up an Employment Service to facilitate supported employment/ placements in the community. Diya plans to set up EKTA, a Self-Help Group and DIYA INNOVATIONS, a for profit Trust, to provide our Trainees with supported employment. Diyas Needs Funds required to run the Training Centre Rs. 20,00,000/-p.a. Capital needed to set up an Employment Service Rs. 4,00,000/-.

The Trainees inspire you to think out of the box. An amazing experience....
Smita Agarwal, Goldman Sachs, Volunteer at Diyas Art Workshop.

CReDibility AlliANCe NORMS COMPliANCe RePORt

Governance: Details of Board Members (as on March 31st, 2011)
Name Gerard Santamaria Suman John Harish C. Ramakrishnan Marguerita Lobo Age 55years 39 years 39 years 55 years Sex Male Female Male Female Position on Board Managing Trustee Secretary Treasurer Member Competency Fundraising Administration Public Relations Trainee Development Board Meetings attended 4/4 4/4 3/4 4/4

The Diya Foundation Board met four times in the FY 2010-2011 on 16/7/2010, 14/09/2010, 14/12/2010 and 01/04/2011. Minutes of the meetings were documented and circulated. The Board approves programs, budgets, annual activity reports and audited financial statements. It ensures the organizations compliance with laws and regulations.

Accountability and Transparency

No remuneration, sitting fees or any other form of compensation was paid since inception of the Foundation, to any Board member. National or international travel by Staff or Board members Nil CEOs remuneration: Rs.0.00 (Nil) Remuneration of highest paid Staff: Rs. 8000/-p.m. Remuneration of lowest paid Staff: Rs. 1000/-p.m.

Staff Details (as on March 31st, 2011)

Gender Male Female Paid full time 9 6 Paid part time 0 0 Paid consultants 0 0 Unpaid Volunteers >50 >50

Salary Levels (as on March 31st, 2011)

Gross salary plus benefits (in INR) < 5000 5000 - 10,000 Total Male 6 3 9 Female 4 2 6 Total 10 5 15

New Appointments
Ms. Sukanya: Asst. Trainer, Candle Unit (Aug 2010). Mr. Anish Thayil: Trainer, Computer Unit (Nov 2010). Mr. Siddalingappa: Trainer, Horticulture Unit (Feb 2011).

Appreciation and Gratitude

Sales/Promotions Trainees participated in sales and promotional activities at: Vishtar, Schneider-Conzerv, Caterpillar, TCS, OnGlobal Limited, Fidelity, Deloitte, Seva-in-action, Infosys, Charity Bazar, ANZ. We thank the organisers of these events. Consultants Paul Dass - Product development Sugandha Sukrutraj - Training Program/Computer Unit Janet Rogers - Design development/Card Unit Elizabeth Korah - Content development/Annual Report Harinath (Foto Tech) - Photography We value your contribution to Diyas progress. Staff Mary Thomas (Social Worker), arranged for Trainee Uniforms through Gokhuldas Images for the third time in a row. Maruthi G.H. (Office staff ), assisted parents of our Trainees apply for the Governments Adult Disability Pension Scheme. Diya appreciates your hard work.

Diya Foundation is registered as a Trust under Income Tax Act of 1961. (Reg. # 386/98-99, dated 23rd March 1999). Diya is registered u/s 51, 52 of Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. (Reg. # 87, dated 23rd March 2011). Diya is registered with Income Tax Dept. u/s 12A. (Reg. # Trust/718/10A/2000-2001). All contributions to Diya Foundation are exempt from Income Tax u/s 80G renewed from 1st April 2011 onwards. (Reg. # DIT(E)BLR/80G(R)/121/ AAATD3446M/X-441/2011-12). Income Tax Permanent Account No: AAATD3446M. Registered Address 19/1, Gospel Street, St. Thomas Town P.O., Bangalore, Karnataka 560084.

Identity

Bankers

State Bank of India, 27, Mosque Road, Frazer Town, Bangalore 560 005. Canara Bank, DCosta Square, 98/1-2, Wheeler Road Extension, Cooke Town, Bangalore 560 005. ICICI Bank, Cox Town, #55, Coles Road, Frazer Town, Bangalore 560 005. Daskumar & Co., 11/6, 1st flr. Bowring Hospital Road, Bangalore 560 001.

Auditor

bAlANCe Sheet AS ON 31St MARCh 2011

Particulars Assets Fixed assets Investments Loan disbursed Deposits and Advances Current assets Income and Expenditure A/c Balance Total Liabilities Corpus/Endowment Fund Earmarked Funds Loans/Borrowings Current Liabilities and provisions Income and Expenditure A/c Balance Total 22.68 2.75 0 0.06 3.97 29.46 76.99 9.33 0 0.20 13.48 100.00 6.41 5.96 0 0.10 11.66 24.13 26.57 24.70 0 0.41 48.32 100.00 5.60 13.75 0 5.07 5.04 0 29.46 19.00 46.67 0 17.22 17.11 0 100.00 4.65 8.75 0 4.82 5.91 0 24.13 19.27 36.26 0 19.98 24.49 0 100.00 2010-2011 Rs. Lakh % 2009-2010 Rs.Lakh %

Abridged Financial Statement: 2010-2011 A year of increase in donations that

facilitated investments into specific training projects.
Income 2010-2011
Self generated income Donations from Indian sources Donations from International sources

10.49 Lakhs 19.69 Lakhs

Income 2009-2010

Self generated income Donations from Indian sources Donations from International sources

iNCOMe & exPeNDituRe AS ON 31St MARCh 2011

Particulars Income Self generated income Indian sources International sources Total Expenditure Programme/activities Public Education for Fund raising Administration Expenses Total Deficit/Surplus 18.36 0.13 7.72 26.21 3.97 60.83 0.43 25.58 86.84 13.16 15.83 0.16 5.58 21.57 11.66 47.64 0.48 16.79 64.91 35.09
.13 Lakhs 7.72 Lakhs

2010-2011 Rs. Lakh 10.49 19.69 0 30.18 % 53.00 47.00 0 100

2009-2010 Rs. Lakh 17.61 15.62 0 33.23 % 53.00 47.00 0 100

Expenses 2010-2011
Pragrammes/activities Public Education for Fund Raising Administration Expenses

15.62 Lakhs

17.61 Lakhs

18.36 Lakhs

ReCeiPtS & PAyMeNtS AS ON 31St MARCh 2011

Particulars Receipts Opening Cash and bank bal. Donations Received/Internal Revenue Bank Interest Others Total Payments Direct Expenses Indirect Expenses Capital Expenditure Closing Cash and Bank Bal. Total 20.16 3.91 6.49 4.32 34.88 57.80 11.21 18.60 12.39 100.00 18.83 1.36 14.61 1.80 36.60 51.45 3.71 39.92 4.92 100.00 5.39 27.71 0.28 1.50 34.88 3.55 92.21 0.11 4.13 100.00 1.30 33.75 0.04 1.51 36.60 3.55 92.21 0.11 4.13 100.00
.16 Lakhs 5.58Lakhs

2010-2011 Rs.Lakh %

2009-2010 Rs. Lakh %

Expenses 2009-2010
Pragrammes/activities Public Education for Fund Raising Administration Expenses

15.83 Lakhs

Complete audited statement of accounts available on request.

We believe...
Differently abled people are not surplus citizens. They can be productive members of society and lead fulfilling lives.

Leo John, Trainee, Horticulture Unit We welcome visitors. Do call us in advance to arrange a mutually convenient time. Address for Communication and Visits: Mrs. M.S.Santamaria (CEO) Diya Foundation NO.21 C.K.Garden Wheeler Road Extn. St. Thomas Town P.O. Bangalore 560084 Karnataka. Tel: 080 25475828 Mobile: 0 9880052833 Email: sarah@diyafoundation.com Website: www.diyafoundation.com

All names and photographs used with consent Art work used to design this report were created by Diya Trainees Content: Elizabeth Korah Photography: Harinath (Foto Tech) Concept, Design & Layout: www.primalogue.com

Annual report circulaton: 750 copies