Disability Inclusion & Advocacy
Championing rights, representation and barrier-free participation for persons with disabilities.
A youth-led movement for inclusion
Empowering Abilities.
Empowering Abilities.
Advancing Equality.
Project Aasraa builds a world where every person — regardless of ability or gender — is seen, supported and celebrated. We champion disability inclusion, accessibility and equality through advocacy, education and community.
Our Story
About Project Aasraa
Project Aasraa began as a simple conviction shared by two students: that dignity should never depend on ability or gender. What started as conversations about the barriers we saw around us grew into a youth-led organisation working at the intersection of disability inclusion and gender equality.
We listen first. We partner with persons with disabilities, women, caregivers and communities to co-create awareness, access and opportunity — turning empathy into measurable change.
“Aasraa” means support and hope.
A shelter to lean on, and the belief that tomorrow can be more inclusive than today. That meaning guides everything we build.
Our Journey
A timeline of hope
The Spark
Two students begin documenting accessibility gaps in their community and ask, “Why not us?”
Project Aasraa is born
Our first awareness drives on disability inclusion & gender equality reach local schools.
Growing the circle
Volunteers, NGOs and educators join — programs expand into workshops and advocacy.
Today & beyond
A growing movement building inclusive, equal communities — one voice at a time.
What Drives Us
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
A society where inclusion and equality are not ideals but everyday realities — where every person with a disability and every woman lives with dignity, access and opportunity.
Our Mission
To advance disability inclusion, accessibility and gender equality through advocacy, education and community-led action — amplifying voices that have too often gone unheard.
Our Programs
What We Do
Six focus areas, one shared goal: communities where everyone belongs.
Accessibility Awareness
Spreading practical know-how so public spaces, schools and the web work for everyone.
Gender Equality
Empowering women and girls with voice, safety and equal opportunity to lead.
Community Education
Workshops and drives that turn awareness into empathy and everyday inclusive habits.
Leadership Development
Nurturing young changemakers with the skills and confidence to lead inclusion forward.
Partnerships for Social Impact
Collaborating with NGOs, schools and corporates to scale inclusion sustainably.
Why Our Work Matters
Behind every statistic is a person waiting to be included.
Persons with disabilities and women too often face barriers to education, employment, safety and basic dignity — not because of ability, but because of how the world is built. We're working to change that, together.
1 in 6
people worldwide live with a significant disability.
2×
more likely to be out of work when living with disability.
1 in 3
women experience inequality or violence in their lifetime.
100%
of our work is youth-led, community-first and built on empathy.
Figures reflect widely cited global estimates (WHO/UN) and illustrate the scale of the challenge we address.
Be Part of the Change
Get Involved
Whether you have an hour or a heart full of purpose, there's a place for you at Project Aasraa.
Volunteer
Give your time and skills to inclusion drives and workshops.
Advocate
Lend your voice to accessibility and equality in your community.
Partner
NGOs, schools & corporates — let's create impact together.
Your support writes someone's next chapter of hope.
Join a growing movement of changemakers building inclusive, equal communities — start today.
The Hearts Behind Aasraa
Meet the Founders
Two young changemakers turning empathy into action.
Hiya Khurana
Co-Founder
Driven by a belief that empathy is the first step toward equality, Hiya leads Aasraa's advocacy and community programs — making sure no voice goes unheard.
Aarnaa Jindal
Co-Founder
Passionate about accessibility and gender equality, Aarnaa shapes Aasraa's partnerships and education work — building bridges between communities and change.
Leadership
Executive Director
Archit Mittal
Executive Director
Guiding Project Aasraa's strategy and day-to-day operations, Archit drives the organisation's mission forward — turning vision into sustainable, community-led impact.
“We believe that meaningful change begins with empathy, understanding, and action. Through Project Aasraa, our goal is to create opportunities, amplify voices, and build a community where inclusion and equality are not just ideals but realities. Together, we can make a difference.”
— Hiya Khurana & Aarnaa Jindal
Founders, Project Aasraa
Let's Connect
Contact & Social
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