Ummeed, meaning ‘hope’, is a non-profit organization set up with the objective of helping some of Mumbai’s most deserving – children with developmental disabilities. Ummeed strives to be an agent of change in order to help children with or at risk of developmental disabilities reach their potential and overcome barriers of inclusion. We achieve this through collaborative teams, by empowering families, and by building resources and participating in advocacy.

There are over 35 Million children in India with developmental disabilities and over 650,000 in Mumbai alone. The quantity of care for such children is very limited, and even when it exists, the quality is variable. It is in this context that Ummeed aspires to: 

Provide Integrated Care, with professionals working together as an interdisciplinary team for the best possible care. Ummeed’s team of skilled professionals, lead by a developmental paediatrician with experience both in India and abroad, works closely with children and their families to provide coordinated care that works.

Empower Parents, allowing them to take a lead role in providing care for their child. It is our belief that professionals are only part of the story, and our approach includes empowering parents as essential partners in their child’s development program. In a country with limited resources, this makes more than financial sense.

Provide Care for All, helping children of all sections of society, irrespective of financial considerations. At Ummeed, no child is ever turned away because of an inability to pay.

Ummeed works with a wide range of disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Learning Disability, Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, and speech/motor co-ordination/behavioural/emotional disorders.

At Ummeed, we provide parents with the skills to do what every parent dreams of: to help their children grow and learn, and live their life to the fullest.