How Early Intervention Transformed Kabir's Life in Karnataka
Imagine a world wrapped in silence. A world where connection feels impossible, where the simplest expressions of joy or need are locked inside. Until recently, that was Kabir’s world. This 9-year-old boy couldn’t hear, speak, or socialize. As an autistic child from the marginalized Vaddar tribal community in Karnataka, his future looked uncertain.
But thanks to the support of people like you, Kabir’s life has changed. Through our local partners, the Karnataka Jesuit Province and Loyola Vikas Kendra, he’s now learning to speak and attending school for the first time on a scholarship!
At his special-needs school in Mundgod, Kabir is receiving the guided support he needs to thrive. Tutors are helping him to socialise, develop his basic literacy, and improve his communication and living skills. Although still a little shy, he is an eager learner and, as he continues at the school until Year 10, he will build the skills needed to become independent and self-reliant.
Kabir’s journey shows us why we do this work. It’s proof of the life-changing impact of early intervention and the power of inclusion. Your support isn’t just a donation; it’s an investment in a child’s future, a chance to break down barriers and create a world where every child can reach their full potential.
Thank you for being part of Kabir’s journey and for making a real difference in the lives of children who need it most.
Picture Credit: Karnataka Jesuit Province