Help young adults with disabilities build practical skills, greater independence and opportunities for meaningful work.
Give through Academic Concepts to support V-Excel’s YES and Vikasith programmes in India.
Your gift continues through our existing PayPal channel.
One shared purpose.
More possibilities for adult life.
This is our fundraising target, not the amount raised. Gifts of any size are welcome.
Adult life brings different aspirations for every person. This appeal brings together everyday learning at YES and employment pathways through Vikasith.
At YES, practical work, everyday responsibilities and shared activities help young adults develop skills, independence and a sense of belonging.
Learning grows through doing: preparing products, working with peers and participating in the community.
Explore YES →Vikasith combines vocational preparation with employer partnerships, structured internships and support through the transition to work.
Its Career Pathway Hub connects candidates and employers, with follow-up support after placement.
Explore Vikasith →Build practical skills, communication and confidence through meaningful tasks.
Explore suitable roles and gain experience through supported workplace opportunities.
Navigate new routines with guidance for the individual, family and employer when needed.
Pathways vary by individual. Training or an internship does not guarantee a job.
Impact can mean communicating more confidently, taking responsibility for a task or feeling ready to enter a new workplace.
YES and Vikasith describe progress in these everyday terms as well as through opportunities for employment. Each person’s path and pace will be different.
Join our GivingTuesday appeal for YES and Vikasith. Together, we can support the preparation, relationships and guidance that meaningful adult life requires.
Choose the amount that works for you on the existing payment page.
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GivingTuesday 2026 fundraising goal
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View all existing ways to give →The GivingTuesday 2026 appeal focuses on V-Excel’s YES and Vikasith programmes. Contact us for information about allocation or any restrictions you wish to discuss before making your gift. No gift amount on this page is tied to a specific unit cost or guaranteed outcome.
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Share this appeal, or explore Vikasith’s employer partnerships. If you can offer an appropriate internship or employment opportunity, the programme team would welcome a conversation.
