TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (TISS)

TISS is a premier social science research university based in Mumbai. Founded in 1936, it is Asia’s oldest institute for professional social work education.

Samaaveshi's founders are alumni of TISS Mumbai, batch of 2010-12. The proximity to their alma mater was a major reason why they decided to work in Karjat - a tribal area on the outskirts of Mumbai. The support of TISS' ‘Centre for Disability Studies & Action (CDSA)’ was crucial during the groundwork and baseline survey in 2017-18. Since 2019, Samaaveshi has been collaborating with TISS to run the ‘Inclusive Anganwadi Teacher-Training Programme’, aimed at building capacity of Anganwadi teachers in early disability identification and inclusive education skills - to 'build a cadre of inclusive early educators' in Karjat.

TRIVIA: Samaaveshi founders were part of the inaugural ‘Challenging Challenges’ - a national disability simulation workshop, held at TISS Mumbai in 2011.

CHOLA (CHOLAMANDALAM INVESTMENT & FINANCE CO. LTD.), CHENNAI

Chola is a leading non-banking financial company and investment service provider, headquartered in Chennai. Established in 1978, it is a part of the Murugappa Group.

Samaaveshi began its CSR collaboration with Chola in FY21-22 with a project called 'Mini-library for 80 Anganwadis', aimed at setting-up multi-sensory resource corners in 80 Anganwadis of Karjat block. Following, Chola's support was instrumental in launching the 'Smart Anganwadi & ZP Schools' project in FY23-24 which focused on creating smart classrooms at 7 Anganwadis & 5 Zilla Parishad (ZP) schools, in five villages of Karjat. Since FY24-25, Chola and Samaaveshi run a CSR project called 'Holistic Educational Support for the Rural Students & Tribal Communities', which provides academic enhancement opportunities to 350+ students in 5 ZP schools of Karjat.

PARVEEN INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD., MUMBAI

Parveen Industries is India's leading manufacturer and global marketer of oilfield equipment for the oil and gas industry, since 1960. They have received API and ISO licenses for their Mumbai, Rabale and Igatpuri facilities and have also received several awards in recognition of their operational excellence.

Parveen Industries CSR played a significant role in Samaaveshi's acquisition of 17,000 sq ft land in Karjat, to set-up an 'Inclusive Learning & Disability Resource Centre (ILDRC)'. The ILDRC is a strategic project/facility aimed at aimed at long-term stability and expansion of Samaaveshi's early intervention, teacher-training and inclusive-ed services, in 200+ villages of Karjat tribal block. Once operational, the ILDRC will by provide early intervention services to 300+ children with disabilities; disability training to 1000+ teachers & community workers; and impact education of 20,000+ students in Karjat by 2030.

XYZ FOUNDATION, MUMBAI

Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) is a Mumbai-based social organisation aimed at promoting togetherness and camaraderie within the youngsters of the community.

Samaaveshi's partnership with XYZ started in 2019 while setting-up an 'Inclusive, Community Library' in Karjat, for which the young volunteers of XYZ donated 2500+ children’s books and resources. Thereon, XYZ has been funding crucial initiatives of Samaaveshi such as: donating a school van (2023), setting-up a STEM & Innovation Lab (2024), renovating three Smart Anganwadis (2025) - all towards strengthening Samaaveshi's educational programmes and impacting more children with diverse learning needs in Karjat.

BELMAKS METAL (INDIA) PVT LTD, DELHI NCR

Since 1962, Belmaks Group has been an industry leader in engineering & manufacturing of auto-components, waste management, real estate and start-up investments.

In 2024, Belmaks funded Samaaveshi's 'VIGYAN SHAALA' - a science-on-wheels project, aimed at enhancing access to science education for primary students in five Zilla Parishad (ZP) students of Kashele gram panchayat in Karjat. The customized science van conducts weekly workshops at five schools and comprises of a smart TV, 50+ DIY kits and equipment, and 100+ books on science related topics. The project has been a huge success in improving overall student enrolment, attendance and learning outcomes among 350+ primary students in the area.