VOSAP Highlights of April-May 2025
SAVE THE DATE – VOSAP Annual Gala 2025
Plano, Texas: September 7, from 4 PM onwards
Los Angeles, California: September 13, starting at 5 PM
Watch inspiring Impact videos of VOSAP beneficiaries: here is the link.
Read inspiring Impact stories here to get a glimpse of the impact we’ve achieved and the lives we’ve transformed through various enablement initiatives
ENABLEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
1. Empowered 62 Visually Impaired Individuals with JyotiAI smartglasses in Anand
2. Enabled 42 Specially Abled Individuals with Assistive Devices and Kits in Belgaum
3. 23 Specialty Eye Surgeries funded by VOSAP under the Save Sight Project at Porecha Eye Hospital
4. Completed 839 Free Cataract Surgeries in Ayodhya at Deenbandhu Netra Chikitshala
5. Supported 159 Beneficiaries with free OPD services at Kalyanam Karoti Mathura (KKM)
6. 549 Beneficiaries received Niramaya Card Access under Project HITARTH
7. Congratulations to our 11 Recipients of 2025 Scholarship in California!
8. Congratulations to our 3 NEW PVSA Winners!
UPCOMING MASS ENABLEMENT EVENTS
1. Kanpur (Dehat) Rural Mega Enablement Event
2. Nashik Enablement Event
3. Ladakh, Rajouri & Jammu Enablement Drive
4. VOSAP Vision 2047 Drive 2025 across India from Jul to Dec 2025
Note: Read more below
Dear VOSAP Friends and Enablers,
We are very encouraged with growing support for our Vision 2047, resonance with several organizations across India. To mobilize the volunteers, partners, across India, we are launching a VOSAP Vision Drive 2025. We will have mass enablement programs from Dehradun to Chennai and from Guwahati to Ganganagar. Thousands of Divyangjan will be receiving innovative assistive devices at each of the 12 cities under this initiative.
This is in addition to ongoing events for providing prosthetics, supporting eye surgeries, and direct shipping of assistive devices by our AT partners. We aim to cross 50,000 beneficiaries (cumulative, since the beginning) by the end of 2025.
We look forward to your continued support, participation in growing the impact together.
I am speaking at UN on June 9, during COSP18 on the topic of innovative financing in disability sector. This will be 9th time, VOSAP is selected, presenting at UN as an organization in a Special Consultative Status. Proud moment for all of us for the opportunity to present our Vision 2047 and other thought leadership.
We encourage you to follow us on Social media, check out website to learn, participate actively!
ADVOCACY IN ACTION
During their recent visit, VOSAP Founder Pranav Desai and Co-Founder Usha Desai, had the pleasure of meeting Jessica Cox, a globally renowned motivational speaker, disability rights advocate, and the world’s first armless pilot. Jessica’s extraordinary journey of breaking barriers and redefining possibilities continues to inspire millions across the globe.
We are honored to share that Jessica will be joining us at the VOSAP Annual Gala in Los Angeles on Sept 13, 2025, where her powerful story and message of resilience will serve as a source of inspiration for all. Stay tuned for more details on this unforgettable evening of empowerment and purpose.
NABLEMENT INITIATIVES
Empowered 62 Visually Impaired Individuals with JyotiAI Smartglasses in Anand
VOSAP, in collaboration with NGO partner SETU Trust, organized a mass Enablement Event at Adi
Shankaracharya Hall, Sardar Patel University, Anand, Gujarat. 62 blind students received Jyoti AI Smartglasses free of cost to support their education and daily living.
The event was graced by MP Shri Mitesh R. Patel, VOSAP Founder Shri Pranav Desai (virtually), Sudhaben Patel and Jitendrabhai Patel of SETU Trust, and other dignitaries.
Shri Pranav Desai highlighted VOSAP’s mission to empower Divyangjan as economically self-reliant, proud taxpayers. MP Patel called the initiative a key step toward Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision for the disability sector.
VOSAP thanks SETU Trust for hosting this impactful event for the visually impaired community. Read more here.
Empowered 42 Specially Abled Individuals with Assistive Devices and Kits in Belgaum
VOSAP, in collaboration with Association of Physically Handicapped (APH), Belgaum, organized an impactful Enablement Event benefiting 42 specially abled individuals. Held at APH’s premises, the event provided assistive devices and self-employment kits.
VOSAP Founder Shri Pranav Desai addressed the gathering virtually, emphasizing dignity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for Divyangjan. Belgaum Mayor Shri Mangesh Pawar, attending his second VOSAP event, pledged continued support toward making Belgaum an accessibility-forward city aligned with India’s Vision 2047.
The highlight was the distribution ceremony, where beneficiaries received life-enhancing devices with smiles and gratitude.
VOSAP sincerely thanks APH Belgaum for organizing this empowering event for the disability community. Read more here.
23 Specialty Eye Surgeries funded by VOSAP under the Save Sight Project at Porecha Eye Hospital
Between April and May, VOSAP, in partnership with Porecha Eye Hospital in Bareja, facilitated 23 free eye surgeries under the Save Sight Project, including specialized retina procedures. These life-changing surgeries restored vision for individuals from extremely low-income backgrounds, enabling many to return to work and regain their dignity and independence. VOSAP sincerely thanks Porecha Eye Hospital and its dedicated team for their steadfast commitment in making this impact possible.
Completed 839 Free Cataract Surgeries in Ayodhya at Deenbandhu Netra Chikitshala
VOSAP, in collaboration with Shri Maniram Das Chavani Seva Trust and Kalyanam Karoti Mathura, organized a large-scale Free Eye Surgery Camp in Ayodhya under the “Ayodhya: Cataract Free” campaign to serve underserved individuals, especially the elderly and economically weaker sections. In April–May, 839 beneficiaries received free cataract surgeries, many for the first time receiving formal medical care. These transformative procedures restored vision and renewed independence, dignity, and quality of life. Over the past two years, more than 4,000 free eye surgeries have been completed in Ayodhya, affirming that “Vision for All” is not just a dream, but a growing movement. VOSAP sincerely thanks Deenbandhu Eye Hospital and its dedicated team for their unwavering partnership in delivering this meaningful impact.
Supported 159 Beneficiaries with free OPD services at Kalyanam Karoti Mathura (KKM)
Between April and May, VOSAP, in collaboration with Kalyanam Karoti Mathura, supported 159 beneficiaries with free OPD services, restoring mobility and reigniting confidence, independence, and hope. This life-changing initiative is part of a broader goal to enable 1,000 Specially Abled People (SAPs) with prosthetics. To date, around 200 individuals have been empowered through camps in Mathura, Sadabad, Jhansi, and Agra, with more planned across Uttar Pradesh to further enhance quality of life. VOSAP extends heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated team at Kalyanam Karoti Mathura for their continued partnership in driving this impactful work.
549 Beneficiaries received Niramaya Card Access under Project HITARTH
Project HITARTH helps individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) access Niramaya Health Insurance Cards from the Government of India, covering essential services such as physiotherapy, speech therapy, dental care, and OPD treatments.
In April-May, VOSAP supported 708 beneficiaries under this initiative, comprising approximately 7% new registrations (50), 70% fresh renewals (499), and 23% existing renewals (159). This brings the cumulative impact to 6,457 individuals since inception. Out of these, 396 successfully claimed benefits, with ₹3,725,589 disbursed.
These outcomes were made possible through the dedicated efforts of 50+ HITARTH Sahayaks operating across India, who continue to play a pivotal role in facilitating essential healthcare and support services for Specially Abled People (SAPs).
Congrats to our 11 Recipients of 2025 Scholarship!
VOSAP would like to congratulate our 2025 scholarship recipients – Aiden Alejandro Olea, Sevan Kretz Ikeda, Jaden Bagshaw Dingel, Benjamin Anselmo Olivas-Guerrero, Isamu Mike Hatch, Janet Colmenares Rodriguez, Logan Malachi Oppus Pendergraft, Efrim Sewiha, Anthony Michael McFarland-Smith, Alfredo Baltazar, and Darius Matthew Zarembka – for achieving Raj Rana Family Scholarship! We are confident that your journey will inspire change and contribute to advancing the disability community. As a Specially Abled Person, your achievements will stand as a powerful testament to what determination, talent, and opportunity can accomplish.
Congrats to our 3 NEW PVSA Winners from May!
We would like to congratulate Hemanth Ineni, Aryan Ganglani, and Avani Bhat, our PVSA (President’s Volunteer Service Award) winners, who have achieved great success through their dedicated service. They have also received gold medals for their outstanding volunteer work. We are grateful for student volunteers like them, who are not only committed to VOSAP but also consistently go above and beyond. Connect with our winners here:Aryan Ganglani, and Avani Bhat.
UPCOMING MASS ENABLEMENT EVENTS
1. Kanpur (Dehat) Rural Mega Enablement Event – End of June (Date & Venue TBD): A large-scale event expected to be attended by esteemed dignitaries, with approximately 200 beneficiaries to be empowered with assistive devices.
2. Nashik Enablement Event – June 26: Event details will be announced soon; 74 beneficiaries will receive smartphones to aid their independence and economic growth.
3. Ladakh, Rajouri & Jammu Enablement Drive: Around 200 beneficiaries, including army personnel, will receive assistive devices to enhance mobility and independence.
4. VOSAP Vision 2047 Drive 2025 across India from July to December 2025: ALL the details TBD.
Your unwavering support is the heart of our mission, and we are deeply grateful🙏🏻
