Work, dignity and a fair start for people with disabilities in Kolkata
DAND is a charitable trust founded in 2014. We run career counselling, skill training, free legal advice and small grants for people who want to start a business.
Getting people into work
Most of the people we meet have the education for a job and no way in. We run one-to-one career counselling, resume and interview practice, and mock interviews with volunteers from companies.
Through First Step, we give small grants to people with disabilities who are setting up their own business. The first four grants were made in January 2020.
Skills that earn an income
Weekly sessions in handmade jewellery, paper craft and fibreglass products. Our trainees have sold their work at school fairs and exhibitions across Kolkata. During the pandemic we moved classes online, including coaching for competitive exams and spoken English.
Inclusive Hiring Conference, December 2026
This December we are bringing employers and job-ready candidates into one room in Kolkata. Date and venue will be announced soon. Companies can sponsor the day, send hiring managers, or both.
Why you can trust us with a donation
- 12A and 80GRegistered under the Income Tax Act. Donations get an 80G receipt.
- GuideStar IndiaAwarded the Transparency Key.
- Persons with Disabilities ActCertified under section 52(2) and (4) by the Social Welfare Department, West Bengal.
- NGO DarpanRegistered.