Supported By:

AIFO AMICI (Italy)

Place of Implementation:

475 villages of Humnabad, Bidar, Basavakalyan, Aurad, & Bhalki Taluks

Objectives:

To integrate persons with disabilities into mainstream of the society through education, employment, and advocacy.

Outcomes:

Over 22,000 PwDs were identified and supported. 5 Taluk Federation and 1 state Federation of DPOs were created. 105 DPOs SHGs formed. Access to aids, training, and government schemes increased.

Narrative:

The program addressed stigma, promoted social inclusion, and enabled persons with disabilities to lead dignified, independent lives.

b) ASSISTIVE DEVICES DISTRIBUTION (2005 – 2009)

Supported by

Anga Karunya (Bangalore), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (New Delhi)

Place of Implementation:

Bidar District

Objective:

To improve mobility and independence of differently-able individuals by providing assistive devices.

Outcomes:

Over 500 devices were distributed, increasing education and employment access for beneficiaries.

Narrative:

The project enabled better quality of life and self-sufficiency for persons with disabilities through the distribution of mobility aids.

c) ASHADEEPA ALCOHOL DE-ADDICTION PROJECT (2008)

Supported by

Hilton Sisters Fund, USA

Place of Implementation:

Bhalki, Bidar, Aurad and Humnabad and Basavakalyan talukas

Objectives:

To rehabilitate individuals addicted to alcohol and reintegrate them into society.

Outcomes:

• 525 Beneficiaries received the treatment and recovered through counseling and residential care; family relationships were restored.

Narrative:

Ashadeepa created a safe space for recovery with support from trained counselors and medical professionals, transforming lives.

d) NATIONAL LEPROSY ERADICATION PROGRAMME (NLEP-2015)

Supported by:

Government of India

Date of Inception:

2015

Project Area:

Humnabad

Target Group:

Persons infected with Leprosy and the community members

Objectives:

• To understand the perceptions and misconceptions of the community through Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniques like Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Venn diagram, and social mapping.
• To mobilize community by forming CBOs, SHGs, and Farmers Development Forums as per guidelines of NABARD.
• To empower and motivate the CBOs, members of PRIs, and local leaders to participate in anti-leprosy activities.
• To develop liaison with Government healthcare providers and NGOs.

Outcomes:

• Improved community awareness and reduced stigma related to leprosy.
• Active participation of local CBOs, SHGs, and PRI members in anti-leprosy initiatives.
• Strengthened partnerships with government and NGOs for early detection and treatment.
• Formation of functional and decision-making community forums as per NABARD guidelines.
• Enhanced confidence and capability among local leaders to carry forward the mission of leprosy eradication

e) WHEELCHAIR DISTRIBUTION FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLE PERSONS – A STEP TOWARDS DIGNIFIED LIVING (2025)

On the occasion of its Pearl Jubilee Year (30 Years of Service), ORBIT took a compassionate and inclusive step by reaching out to the differently able persons of the community in Bidar District.

Supported by:

Aster DM Foundation,

Objectives:

Distribution of 50 wheelchairs to beneficiaries across the entire district.

Outcomes:

• This initiative aimed to promote mobility, independence, and dignity among the differently able persons who often face challenges in their day-to-day movement.
• The program was not only a gesture of support but also a powerful expression of ORBIT’s commitment to serving the marginalized and ensuring equal opportunities for all.