Community Development

Over the years, through direct engagement with children and families at its Global Residential Special School, our organisation observed that most beneficiaries come from highly vulnerable socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, often marked by poverty, limited education, and social isolation.

Our experience revealed that institutional care alone cannot ensure holistic rehabilitation. True and sustainable progress requires addressing the family’s emotional, social, and economic well-being, especially that of mothers and siblings who bear the brunt of caregiving and economic strain. Recognising the deep interlink between disability and poverty, Global Trust redefined its intervention strategy to include community-based rehabilitation and empowerment initiatives.

Currently, Global Trust’s continuum of care spans from institutional rehabilitation to community development, focusing on:

• Comprehensive rehabilitation for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential care, life skills training, special education, therapies, and support for inclusive education pathways.
• Skill development and livelihood promotion for persons with cross disabilities.
• Residential care and independent living support with vocational training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Empowerment programs for mothers, siblings, and women and children from marginalised communities.

While institutional programs are supported by Central and State Government departments, community-based initiatives are sustained through CSR partnerships, NGOs, local organisations, patrons, and individual donors.

This evolution marks Global Trust’s continued journey from institutional rehabilitation to inclusive, community-driven development, ensuring dignity, participation, and sustainable livelihoods for persons with disabilities, women, and children from marginalised communities.