About Us
Our Purpose
“Building Inclusive Communities for Students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Ashish Foundation”
The Ashish Foundation for the Differently Abled (AFDA) Charitable Trust, located in Dwarka, West Delhi, has been devoted to supporting individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities since 2007. We envision a world where every person with autism is fully embraced and valued within their community.
While legal frameworks and educational initiatives are important, they alone are not always sufficient to change societal attitudes. Many who care deeply about individuals with disabilities often question why society isn’t more inclusive. Our programs aim to bridge this gap by empowering individuals with autism and their families, offering crucial support and guidance to help them integrate and thrive in various community roles. Additionally, we work closely with parents to strengthen their advocacy skills, enabling them to better support their children and adults with disabilities.
At Ashish, we provide a comprehensive range of services to ensure that students and interns benefit from high-quality education, specialized therapies, and the necessary resources to flourish. We are committed to addressing not only their developmental and educational needs but also the societal challenges and stigmas they encounter.


Our Belief
Ashish Foundation for the Differently Abled (AFDA) Charitable Trust, is a non-profit organization located in Dwarka, west Delhi. We were established in 2007 to serve children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Each student is
created in the
image of God
Each student is
created for a
purpose
Each student is born
with the potential to
achieve that purpose
No one is
exempt from
giving back to
society
All of us are
differently
abled


Ashish Foundation for the Differently Abled Charitable Trust
-Geeta Mondol, Founder & Managing Trustee, AFDA
We at Ashish Foundation are working towards our students having valued roles in our society and enjoying the good things in life. We are empowering our students by enhancing their image and their competencies to take up valued social roles. We also empower the students’ families with skills to support their family member with autism. Our ultimate goal is to help these children and adults lead fulfilling and productive lives, and to be accepted and included in the mainstream of society.
-Sheila George, Director, AFDA
Who we are
Ashish Foundation for the Differently Abled (AFDA) Charitable Trust, is a non-profit organization located in Dwarka, west Delhi. We were established in 2007 to serve children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Often, people with disabilities are pushed to the margins of society, sometimes even in their own families. However, we believe that each individual has the ability and deserves the opportunity to contribute to the society.
To this end, AFDA also reaches out to the families of individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in mentoring mentor parents to be a strong support to their children/adults with disabilities.
It is important for each member of the Ashish Team to develop their skills to best support the individuals whom we serve. Therefore, we provide regular trainings, not only for our staff but also for other professionals.
All our work would not be of any use unless the community accepts, undergirds and supports people with disabilities to be valued members of society. We work towards creating awareness within the community around us. We also mentor several disability-focused organisations across India.
AFDA works towards a world where people with autism and other intellectual disabilities are included and respected as part of the community. We hope to achieve this through our various programmes and initiatives that empower individuals with autism and their families.

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3 million+ children helped
25+ years of service
198 community centers
72 countries
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