Savera Center

All institutions run by the MSWC operate on the premise that every person has the right to self sufficiency, dignity and self esteem. While some of the programmes reach out to the most deprived women and children equally, there is the understanding that among the underprivileged, all are not equal.

Savera – meaning “Dawn” which is a Day Care centre and Sheltered Workshop that serves intellectually disabled, underprivileged children between the ages 13 and 20 , and provides a daycare for these young adults who are often incapable of being left alone while their parents go about their day’s work. These children are cared for the entire day, provided nutrition and are given vocational training as per their abilities which also helps them supplement to an extent the family’s income.

    The center has several projects within its ambit. It conducts classes for academics and computer training, recreation activities, yoga and most importantly sports to keep them fit and focused besides vocational activities.

    Intellectually challenged children from underprivileged homes have no access to the privileges of the outside world. At Savera these children are cared for and with several activities to keep them engaged, enjoy a protected and happy environment at the Centre.

    A child is admitted to Savera center after a test is conducted to see if he / she is suited to the therapy and care provided. A basic IQ test, coupled with tests that assess motor coordination, social development and most importantly, the inability to be able to look after themselves adequately if left to their own devices determine which children are taken in.

    Children are dropped off in the morning and are picked up by parents in the evening. A day in the life of a typical young person here involves lots of new learning’s besides games, music, dance activities, sports etc. Children are taught to make articles like weaving dusters, sitting mats, gift bags colouring Diyas, bottle art etc. which are then sold at various exhibitions and proceeds from the sale of these products are handed over to the children in the form of a stipend.

    A child is ready to leave when he / she is adequately equipped to manage basic tasks independently and has the ability to create a source of income which can pay for its own upkeep within the family. But equally, even if the age limit of a child is exceeded, no child is turned out until fully ready.  Every case, the center recognizes, is unique and is treated as such.

    Our children have also participated in the State and National level Special Olympics Games and returned home with glory.

    Savera Center and Sheltered Workshop depends heavily on its teachers and trained resources. It is an institution that requires specialized and trained personnel, and constantly in the need for more of these. The institution also recognizes the need to do far more for the cause of the underprivileged intellectually challenged, and is looking at means and donations to expand the work that it does to offer better coverage, and  facilities for its young wards.

    Our Team

    Mrs. Pervin Das Gupta

    Chairperson

    Mrs. Shefali Bhasin

    Hon. secretary

    Mrs. Rita Agrawal

    Member incharge of accounts

    How You Can Help?

    Donate

    Thank you for choosing to support us. Savera center & Sheltered Workshop has the doubly onerous task of working with underprivileged children who are also intellectually challenged, and tries twice as hard to add to the young people whose lives it touches. Donations to Savera center & Sheltered Workshop will be used to expand existing facilities and employ several more trained and qualified educators and administrators who can provide care and education and teach self reliance to many more young people who need it.
    Donations may be made through cheque / demand draft or credit cards / debit cards and online bank transfers.

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    Volunteer

    Savera Center and Sheltered Workshop welcomes individuals – and makes a special plea to individuals trained to work with intellectually disabled children – to volunteer their time and energy to teaching the children, and for administrative and other activities that help with the day-to-day running of the organisation. If you can use your networks of friends and family to connect the center with retail establishments who can buy the products made by the children do please let us know.




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    Contact Us

    Savera Center & Sheltered Workshop
    10, Raveline Street
    Opp. New Excelsior Theatre
    Mumbai – 400 001.