Ms.Naseema Hurzuk Founder of Helpers of the Handicapped

Established in 1984 in Kolhapur. Founder - Director Ms.Naseema Hurzuk, (known as Naseema Didi) herself a paraplegic from the age of 16 years, and Ms.Rajni Deshpande, a polio victim. Basic objective, empowerment of persons with disabilities of all religions, caste or communities with a special thrust on women, children, poor and rural people. During the last 25 years, HOH has provided rehabilitation assistance to more than 16,000 persons with disabilities. It has also created infrastructures such as hostels, schools, rehabilitation and training centres etc. costing more than Rs.600 lakhs to ensure effective and ongoing services. HOH runs 2 important centres – Gharonda at Kolhapur and Swapna Nagri at Kudal (Sindhudurg). Total no. of inmates 280. HOH runs a cashew processing unit at its Sindhudurg Centre where it employs nearly 60 persons. Almost 80% (nearly 50) of the employees suffer from some disability or the other. The Founder, Naseema Didi, has been honoured with numerous prestigious awards.

Helpers of the Handicapped, (HOH)
 ‘Nasheman’,
235 / 11 E, Tarabai Park,
Kolhapur- 416003
Tel. Nos. Office: (0231) 2680026, 6521294;
E-mail: Klp_crusade@sancharnet.in
Website: www.hohk.org.in
Contact Person:
Ms.Naseema Hurzuk, Founder-President,
Mob–98220 90898
Shri Ayaz Sangrar, Executive Director
Mobile - 98509 53200