Aasim Velimanna Foundation

"We cannot achieve our goals by impressing everyone. So, stay firm on your moral side & fight hard."

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About

Aasim is a 15 year old boy, suffering from 90% physical disability. He was born without hands, one leg impaired, jawbone crooked, and having problems with his teeth, mouth and hearing. He can only move about on a wheelchair, which too has to be pushed by some family member ( because he has no hands ).

He fought in numerous ways e.g. by participating in dharnas before the Collectorate, approaching prominent people, etc to get his school upgraded from lower primary school ( which has classes only upto class 4 ) to upper primary school ( which has classes upto class 7 ). For the first time in the history of Kerala the state govt has done such up gradation. Now there are about more than 700 children in the school.

450 KM

Covered in wheelchair

15 +

Year

Awards

700 +

Impacted Children

Achievements & Awards

Inspiring Indian Award 2018

For his indomitable sprit while fighiting for upgrading his school

Ujjwala Balyam Award 2017

for his exceptional achievements in the field of Social Activities

Child Achiever Award (UNICEF)

considering his achievements amidst difficult situation in life

Testimonials

Markandey Katju

Former Supreme Court Justice

The whole of India should salute Mohd Aasim, and take his lead.

Rahul Gandhi

Member of Parliament

I met Asim in Kerala, today.
He is a fighter.
He is going to make us all proud.
I am very confident.

Shashi Tharoor

Member of Parliament

Fifteen year old Mohammed Azeem is the walking definition of courage and determination. Born without arms and beset by other physical challenges, he has fought hard to pursue his studies and is now seeking the right return to the local school, where admission has been refused. #Respect

Timeline

2019
JAN
28

Secretariat March

in association with Kerala State Differently Abled United Organization

2019
JUL 25

Protest for the Right of Differently Abled

By Kerala State Differently Abled United Organization

450 KM Wheelchair Protest with Haris Raj

For the Right to Education of Aasim from Kozhikode to Trivandrum

2019
FEB 15

Collectorate Protest with native people

For upgrading Velimanna UP School to High School and ensure further Education of Aasim

2018
APR 12

Tweets by AVelimanna

Aim of the Foundation

The Aasim Velimanna Foundation was formed with ideas from the Educational and Social Activities of Aasim Velimanna. The Foundation's mission is to bring Universal Education, Social Engagement and Social Equality to all children, as well as Children with Disabilities, and to shape a Community Educationally.

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Aasim Velimanna

Young Disability Rights Activist

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ICPP 2021 Finalist