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Since 1988 · Padma Shri Awarded

Let there be Light.

Devnar Foundation gives free education, hostel, meals and lifelong dignity to more than 670 visually challenged children — three decades of building rainbows in the dark.

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5000+Lives Transformed
670+Free Boarding
36Years of Service
100%Free of Cost
What We Do

Devnar Offers

Devnar has been providing quality education to over 500 visually challenged children for more than three decades.

Devnar School

Vocational Training Center

Mobile Eye Checkup

Medical Checkups

Junior College

Devnar Hostel

National Recognition

Honoured by the Nation

From Presidents of India to the Prime Minister — the work of Devnar Foundation has been celebrated at the highest offices of the country.

Dr. Saibaba Goud receiving citation from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
2002

Best Institution for the Blind — from President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Dr. Saibaba Goud receiving citation from Shri K.R. Narayanan
1997

Best Individual Working for the Blind — President K.R. Narayanan

National Award from President Ram Nath Kovind
2017

National Award — President Ram Nath Kovind

Mrs. Jyothi Goud receiving award from Vice President Venkaiah Naidu
2019

Best Braille Printing Press — Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi
2014

PM Modi releases Braille biography of Sardar Patel

With Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
1990s

Honoured by President Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma

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Gift a light of dignified future to visually challenged children.

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Four Gifts of Devnar

Gift of Quality Education

Devnar has been providing quality education to over 500 visually challenged children for more than three decades. Help us to spread the light of education to many more.

Gift of Good Residential Facility

Devnar has residential facilities for its school students, providing clean, secure stay and wholesome nutritious meals four times a day. Your donation can help enrich the facilities.

Gift of Sports and Applicative Learning

Over years Devnar students have displayed brilliance in sports. It is also the first school in India to offer computer education to the visually challenged. Your contribution can promote further excellence.

Gift of Regular Medical Support

Devnar Foundation offers regular medical check-ups and monitoring to its students and the rural poor. Support the effort with your donation.

5000+Students
300+Awards & Accolades
100%Success Rate in Academics
500+Boarding facilities
Founders with students in the Devnar dining hall
Reach Out

Rebuild Lives, One Child at a Time

Hold hands of those little ones who are seeking to build rainbows in darkness. There are different ways of volunteering — from homemakers to students to professionals, anyone with an empathetic heart can become a volunteer at Devnar.

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Actor Ram Charan visits Devnar Foundation
Celebrities & Wellwishers

Standing With Our Children

Devnar Foundation is loved and supported by leaders, artists and citizens across India. From film stars to spiritual leaders to ministers — every visit strengthens the light we carry for our students.

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Ways You Can Help

Sponsor a Child's Education

Sponsor the education of one child for one academic year.

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Sponsor Food for the Students

One-time Breakfast Rs. 10,000/- Lunch or Dinner Rs. 25,000/-.

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Sponsor Essential Items

Our hostel provides free boarding and lodging to more than 670 students.

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Celebrate a Special Occasion

Celebrate your special, personal occasions with the children.

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Help Expand our Infrastructure

Donate towards building our additional blocks.

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Become a CSR Partner

Reaching out can transform lives, can create magic!

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