Literacy and vocational training programs serving the poorest tribal communities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. By providing adult education, our program aims to help the tribal population achieve fair trade opportunities. More than 100 courses in various occupations are offered, with a special focus on traditional art forms which are in danger of being forgotten by the younger generation. In 2008, Embracing the World’s project in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu won the UNESCO / NLM National Award for being the most effective and efficient administrator of adult education funds in India.

Provides education for differently-abled children, including those with Down’s Syndrome, epilepsy, autism and intellectual developmental disability. Proper developmental therapy incorporating daily skills, early social integration and schooling are provided.

Kerala ASHIS is one of the select special schools for the hearing impaired that scientifically teaches hearing impaired children to speak. The school has a 100 percent pass rate in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate Exam