1. Problem Identification
In the highly underdeveloped and remote Rapar Taluka of Gujarat:

●Limited access to healthcare, education, and employment for individuals affected by polio, earthquake injuries, intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses, and physical-mental disabilities.

●Families with children suffering from life-threatening diseases (heart ailments, cancer, kidney issues) face high treatment costs and lack awareness.

●Rehabilitation issues for intellectually disabled and mentally ill youth, adults, and elderly displaced due to migration.

●Lack of environmental awareness and hygiene.

●Need for empathy and support towards people with disabilities within society.

2. Goal
The objective of Shree Gramya Seva Sangathan is to bring positive transformation in the lives of the differently-abled, intellectually disabled, mentally ill, and needy individuals in Rapar Taluka:

●Improve physical and mental health.

●Empower through education, vocational training, and self-reliance.

●Promote environmental awareness and cleanliness.

●Build a compassionate and supportive social environment.

3. Inputs
Resources:

●Community Hall by Gothi Patel Samaj

●Physiotherapy equipment by Tesiyani Family

●Donations from local doctors and citizens

●Land by Gujarat Government

●Financial aid from donors

Support:

●PNR Trust, Rapar Municipality, Forest Department, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Health Department, District Industries Center

Human Resources:

●Physiotherapists, trained staff, trustees, local community

Infrastructure:

●Shree Ratanshi Dhanji Gada Seva Sankul (Training Hall, Dining Area, Hostel, Garden)

4. Activities
Health:

●Polio corrective surgery camps

●Physiotherapy center

●Free treatment for life-threatening illnesses

●Rehabilitation of mentally ill individuals

Education and Training:

●Bridge courses

●Vocational training, skill development

●Day-care center training for intellectually disabled children

Employment:

●Eco-friendly Ganpati idols, watch making

●Nursery and tree plantation-based employment

Awareness:

●Street plays (“Khule Mann Ni Baari”), cleanliness campaigns

●Environmental conservation

Support:

●Distribution of wheelchairs, tricycles, calipers, prosthetics

COVID-19 Response:

●Protection and care during lockdown

●Garden development

●Nutritious food support
5. Outputs
●600+ polio corrective surgeries, physiotherapy for 1500+ patients

●2000+ assistive devices provided (wheelchairs, tricycles, calipers)

●35 intellectually disabled children trained at day-care; 150 enrolled in regular schools

●1000+ children treated for life-threatening diseases

●Plantation of 7000 trees; 24 street plays conducted for hygiene awareness

●Rehabilitation of 35+ mentally ill persons; employment for 17 differently-abled individuals

●During the pandemic: protection for 60+ individuals, treatment of 25 intellectually disabled patients

6. Outcomes
●Physical Empowerment: Improved mobility and quality of life for polio and injury-affected individuals

●Self-reliance: Intellectually disabled youth and differently-abled people joined family businesses, gaining financial stability

●Social Acceptance: Mental health patients and differently-abled individuals gained acceptance in families and society

●Financial Relief: Hundreds of families were spared the heavy expenses of serious illnesses

●Environment and Awareness: Greener spaces through tree planting, bird sheltering, improved hygiene awareness, and sensitivity towards the differently-abled

●COVID-19 Safety: No casualties during lockdown; gardens contributed to mental health and recreation

7. Impact
Individual Level:

●Thousands of differently-abled, intellectually disabled, mentally ill, and needy individuals gained physical, mental, and economic stability

Community Level:

●Significant improvement in health, education, employment, and environmental awareness in Rapar Taluka

Social Transformation:

●Increased sensitivity and support in society towards the differently-abled and mentally ill

●Beneficiaries gained access to government schemes

Institutional Growth:

●From a 7-member team to a wide network of donors, departments, and beneficiaries

Stability:

●Ongoing service activities supported by internal funds, donor assistance, and trustee contributions

8. Assumptions
●Continuous support from local communities, donors, and government departments

●Intellectually disabled and mentally ill individuals will improve through moral treatment, training, and therapy

●Activities will continue despite economic and environmental challenges (like demonetization, COVID-19)

●Awareness and sensitivity in society will increase through street plays and training

9. Sustainability
●Internal Funding: Trustees provided interest-free funds during demonetization; over ₹50 lakhs raised through donors

●Collaboration: Partnerships with government departments, municipality, forest department, and local communities

●Self-Reliance: Income and employment through sales of eco-friendly products (Ganpati idols, watches)

●Recognition: Awards from the State Government, coverage in local newspapers and social media ensured credibility

10. Way Forward
●Expand rehabilitation and skill development for mentally ill and differently-abled individuals

●Launch broader campaigns for environmental and hygiene awareness

●Provide care and treatment for elderly and intellectually disabled from both urban and rural areas

●Ensure greater outreach of government schemes and benefits

●Develop a sustainable model based on internal funding and product-based income

This Theory of Change reflects 22 years of efforts by Shree Gramya Seva Sangathan in uplifting the differently-abled, intellectually disabled, mentally ill, and needy communities in Rapar Taluka, resulting in long-term positive social transformation.