Churachandpur (Manipur), 14 June ANI: In the serene hills of Churachandpur, home to the Kuki tribe, stands a school that redefines education, empowerment, and inclusion. The Malsawm Initiative (TMI), a beacon of hope since 2011, began with just 15 children and now supports over 50 children and persons with disabilities (PwDs). More than a school, TMI offers dignity, care, and a future of possibilities. With support from the Wipro Foundation, and through braille, sign language, and personalised learning plans, it extends its impact beyond classrooms — into homes, hearts, and communities. Children like Tyson, Tina, and little Mawi are living testaments to resilience and hope. One child stood unassisted for the first time after 11 years of therapy. Another, once confined to a wheelchair, now walks on her own. Their remarkable progress reflects not just medical milestones, but the transformative power of care, patience, and unwavering belief. In Churachandpur, love speaks louder than barriers, and at The Malsawm Initiative, every child’s voice, dream, and step forward is heard, valued, and celebrated.
00:00In the serene hills of Churachankar, home to Kuki tribe, stands a school that redefines education, empowerment and inclusion.
00:12The Malsom initiative, a beacon of hope since 2011, began with just 15 children and now supports over 50 children and persons with disabilities.
00:24More than a school, TMI offers dignity, care and a future of possibilities.
00:31With support from the Wipro Foundation and through Braille, Sign Language and personalized learning plans, it extends its impact beyond classrooms, into homes, hearts and communities.
00:46In the future I would like to become a cabin crew, education, sign language, love, acceptance.
00:58One child stood unassisted for the first time after 11 years of therapy.
01:04Another, once confined to a wheelchair, now talks on her own.
01:09Their remarkable progress reflects not just medical milestones, but the transformative power of care, patience and unwavering belief.
01:22The students are getting free education and we have a scheme called sponsorship where the community or anyone willing can sponsor a child with disabilities.
01:36And most of the funding, around 60%, 50 to 60% are raised from the community.
01:43TMI's inclusive education program now supports six mainstream schools.
01:50While its early intervention unit and home school program help children grow not only in knowledge, but also in confidence and independence.
02:01We are able to provide necessary equipment or necessary trainings or necessary things.
02:16Those who are, those are needed for persons with disabilities, we provide them for the best we can.
02:23And because of that, some of our students can join this mainstream school.
02:28In Chura Chanpur, love speaks louder than barriers.
02:34And at the Malsom initiative, every child's voice, dream and step forward is heard, valued and celebrated.
