Together, We Create a More Inclusive Tomorrow.

Who We Are

Diya Foundation is a vocational training center that prepares young adults with intellectual challenges to enter India’s workforce. At Diya, we commemorate the joys of first paychecks and the satisfaction of self-reliance. Yet, behind these celebratory moments lies a hard truth—over 20 million individuals with disabilities encounter formidable barriers to employment, with fewer than one in three securing meaningful work. For a quarter of a century, Diya Foundation has pursued change through a comprehensive training program aimed at teaching life and trade skills to individuals with disabilities.

600+

Students trained in 26 years

70+

Students trained in 2024-2025

1130+

Volunteers

5+

Active programs

Vision

To see individuals with disability and their families live with dignity and pride in the present and operating with love, respect, and confidence in the future.

Mission

To enrich the quality of life and bring dignity to individuals with disabilities by educating them in life skills and employability skills towards self-dependence, building support systems, and enhancing awareness in the community.

what we do

We equip our students with the skills and knowledge they need live independently and thrive in their careers.

Pre-Vocational Training
(Age 15-17 Years)

The Pre-Vocational Training program focuses on nurturing independence through structured, hands-on learning.

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Vocational Training

(Age 18 Years and Above)

The Vocational Training program provides a well-rounded learning experience through practical training, industry exposure, and employability skills development.

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Opportunities & Internships

Our vision is to move beyond short-term aids and create enduring opportunities that nurture confidence, creativity, wellness, and social acceptance.

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Meraki, an assisted living program

Meraki aims to pair individuals with intellectual challenges together for a shared living experience.

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Get Involved!

We offer a variety of volunteering opportunities for individuals, student internships, corporate employee engagement. Your support is vital to our Mission of creating support structures for our adults with intellectual challenges at home, at work and in the Community.

Our Employement Partners

Empower with every Donation!

Your donations support a plethora of programs and services for adults with intellectual challenges. Thank you for continuing to support our cause. Your donations impact the lives of not only adults with intellectual challenges, but their families as well.

Our Knowledge and Service Support Partners