He’s A Brother To Hundreds Of Special Needs Children, Now He Needs Your Support To Uplift Them

Karthikeyan Ganesan, the heart of Sristi, smiles, “I’m grateful we have each other.”

Growing up in an orphanage, he saw his siblings with special needs face rejection. Their pain became his purpose—no one should be left behind. And at Sristi, no one ever is.

His childhood was spent among the abandoned who now call him their family 

Karthikeyan became a psychologist to help those with special needs, but he soon realized—the system wasn’t built for them. Determined to change that, he created Sristi Village, a place where everyone belongs.

“Once, I had a few siblings with special needs. Now, I have over a hundred. And I will stand by them all,” he says.

Today, nearly 100 individuals find purpose here—learning, farming, healing. At day’s end, they gather in a gratitude circle, knowing they are never alone. 

At Sristi Village, every life matters 

Mrs. Mala from Chendur village, a single mother of three children with special needs, faced isolation and despair. But with Sristi’s care, young Shiva made remarkable progress, and Jagadish, once struggling with visual inattention, can now track light. Their journey proves that love and the right support can transform lives.

Hariharan, a 9-year-old from Asur village, was once lost in therapy centers that failed him. Identified by Sristi’s team, he received personalized care and is now learning, growing, and finding joy in the world around him.

For Karthikeyan, Sristi is not just a mission—it’s family

He even chose to marry here, among those he calls his own. “Disability is not the problem; society’s unwillingness to adapt is,” he says.

But love alone isn’t enough. With more children arriving, Sristi needs groceries, medicines, and therapies. Join hands in ensuring these children continue to thrive. Your support keeps hope alive.

About the NGO: Sristi Village is a non-profit organization based in rural Tamil Nadu, dedicated to empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many of them face exclusion, neglect, and a lack of opportunities, making it difficult to lead independent and fulfilling lives. At their core, they believe that everyone deserves dignity, purpose, and a chance to thrive. Through education, life skills training, and agriculture-based activities, they help them build confidence, find meaningful work, and become part of the community. Their mission is simple: to replace barriers with opportunities and give every individual the support they need to live with dignity and hope.