Inclusion Unfolds : Biswa Gouri Charitable Trust (BGCT)
Anmol SahuInclusion Unfolds | Spotlight on Biswa Gouri Charitable Trust (BGCT)
Welcome to another blog of our Inclusion Unfolds series!
In this edition, we are excited to highlight Biswa Gouri Charitable Trust (BGCT), a pioneering organization in empowering individuals with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (ID).
About Biswa Gouri Charitable Trust
Founded in 2009, BGCT is dedicated to supporting individuals with Autism and ID. The purpose of BGCT is to empower individuals through education, vocational training, and employment opportunities, ensuring they can lead independent and meaningful lives.
Mission: To work towards empowerment and enhancement of individuals with autism, other intellectual challenges, and their families through vocational and life skills to create valued social roles and sense of self-worth.
BGCT’s Core Programs
- Bubbles Centre for Autism: A school program offering tailored education and therapies to meet each child’s needs. This program focuses on skill development that helps children integrate into society and live independently.
- Pragati Towards Livelihood: A vocational training centre equipping young adults with Autism and ID with essential skills for employment, ensuring they are prepared for a fulfilling career.
- Workstation at Pragati: A supported workspace where adults with Autism and ID can work, earn a stipend, and gain a sense of purpose in a safe, inclusive environment.
- Ek Prayas Outreach: A rural outreach program where BGCT served as a knowledge partner to 6 grassroots NGOs in Karnataka and Bengal, sharing best practices for early intervention and primary education.
- Bubbles Academy: The training arm of BGCT, offering hybrid (online + offline) sessions for parents and educators based on best practices identified through BGCT’s work.
Over the years, BGCT has impacted 1,500+ families, changing lives through their holistic programs.
Multifly’s connection with BGCT
BGCT was our learning center in the disability space, and we owe a lot to Sarbani Mallick, Founder-Director and Managing Trustee of BGCT. Her vision and leadership introduced us to the possibilities of inclusion and the dignity that adaptive clothing solutions can bring. Our first product, Freedom Pants for a young adult with sensory challenges was developed on a need expressed by a facilitator in Pragati. This product is now used by not just children and young adults with Autism, but also by children with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida and Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Today, Sarbani continues to inspire us as an advisor to Multifly, guiding our journey as we design adaptive clothing that enhances independence, dignity, and comfort for persons with disabilities. Our therapy tools like Weighted Vest, Body Sock, and Compression Vest are tested and approved by BGCT.
To BGCT and Sarbani, we owe not just our beginning—but our ongoing inspiration to build a more inclusive and empathetic world.
Get Involved with BGCT
For more information about BGCT’s programs or to get involved, you can reach them through:
🌐 Website: www.biswagouri.org
📞 Phone: +91 98765 43210
📧 Email: info@biswagouri.org
At Multifly, we are honored to work alongside organizations like BGCT that are leading the way for inclusion.
Stay tuned for more updates in our Inclusion Unfolds series!