Prerana

01. Why the project is?

• People with visual impairment face challenges in achieving education parity and accessing books.
• Limited availability of writers during standard examinations is a major challenge.
• India has the highest disability rates (2.2%) and lowest literacy rate, but there is no systematic support for visually impaired students.
• Braille books are expensive and limited in availability.
• Audio books are hard to find, posing challenges in learning for visually impaired individuals.

02. What the project is?

• The project aims to provide visually impaired students with equal access to educational resources.
• Audiobooks are a crucial tool in leveling the playing field for these students.
• By offering audiobooks, visually impaired students can learn and progress at their own pace.
• The goal is to help them achieve their full potential and pursue their dreams.

03. How the project is?

• The Guma Prerana Audio Library is a volunteer-driven organization addressing the challenges faced by visually impaired students.
• Mr. Tarak Chandra, a highly educated visually impaired individual, leads the organization.
• The organization creates audiobooks to support visually impaired students and aims to revolutionize their education.
• Guma Prerana Audio Library has grown sustainably with support from Baybasi Inc and Mukti US & India.
• The library has recorded over 200 audiobooks, benefiting hundreds of students.
• It is supported by 20 compensated readers and around 10 unpaid volunteers.
• The library has already helped more than 600 students in their educational journey.

04. Where the project is?

Guma, 24 Parganas, West Bengal

05. What the impact is?

Hundreds of visually impaired students are sending their exam/text books to record and library is constantly creating audio books for them to build their career or get good score in higher studies.

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