ABOUT THIS INITIATIVE:

Many neurodivergent children experience the world very differently.
A classroom, a change in routine, or a social interaction can trigger intense anxiety - causing children to withdraw, shut down, or avoid situations entirely. Often, they are unable to explain what they are feeling.

Without the right support, anxiety quietly limits learning, communication, and independence.

Jadhu helps neurodivergent children learn how to recognise anxiety, calm themselves, and gradually build confidence to face real-life situations. We do this through anxiety-aware digital therapy delivered inside autism schools and NGOs that cannot afford such technology.

Using real-world simulations and a wearable anxiety sensor, therapists can understand when a child’s stress rises and guide them through structured cool-down techniques. Over repeated sessions, children learn self-regulation — a skill that stays with them beyond therapy. The entire therapy is supported in multiple Indian languages including English.

This fundraiser brings that support directly to children who need it most. It helps place Jadhu inside familiar learning environments so children can practice, regulate, and grow where they already feel safe.

Learn more about Jadhu's initiative: https://jadhuji.com

WHY NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN NEED CONSISTENT SUPPORT:

For many neurodivergent children, anxiety is continuous and situational. Without consistent support, anxiety can silently limit learning, communication, and independence. Families and institutions often face:

- High cost of continuous therapy- Limited access to specialised centres 

- Difficulty identifying anxiety before shutdown

- Gaps between therapy and real-life practice

- Overloaded therapists without data-supported tools.

Children need repeated exposure paired with anxiety-regulation training -  not pressure - to build real-world coping skills.

HOW JADHU WORKS:

Jadhu supports therapists, not replaces them.Therapists and educators use Jadhu to:

- Guide children through VR-based real-world simulations

- Monitor real-time anxiety using wearable sensors

- Identify when and where anxiety increases

- Teach cool-down and self-regulation techniques

- Repeat experiences while reducing anxiety responses

- Track emotional regulation progress over time. 

This process builds emotional regulation, communication skills and confidence that carries over into real classrooms, public spaces, and daily routines.
                                                                                                   
Many autism schools and NGOs in India deeply care for children but cannot afford advanced digital therapy tools. Jadhu partners with these institutions by bringing the technology, trained therapists, and therapist training directly to them.

Know more about Jadhu: https://jadhuji.com

WHERE THIS FUNDRAISER HELPS:

Funds raised are received by Swabhimaan Trust, a registered NGO, and used for:

- Deploying Jadhu systems (VR + anxiety sensors)

- Sending trained therapists to partner institutes

- Training institute therapists

- Supporting children from low-income families

- Maintaining devices and programme continuity

- Monitoring outcomes
Every contribution directly expands access for neurodivergent children in institutions that are ready to help but lack resources.

COST PER CHILD:

₹10,000 supports one neurodivergent child for one year and covers:

- Both VR & non-immersive-based real-world therapy sessions

- Anxiety sensor usage- Guided cool-down training

- Therapist-led sessions

- Therapist training and programme support

FUNDING GOALS:

- ₹10,000 supports 1 child for 1 year. 

- ₹1,00,000 supports 10 children for 1 year.

- ₹25,00,000 supports 250 children for 1 year

Target: 250 neurodivergent children this year

JADHU'S CONTRIBUTION:

Jadhu will match funds 100% raised by giving access to 500 neurodivergent children instead of 250 children.

WHY THIS MATTERS:

When children learn how to recognise and regulate anxiety in a safe simulated real-word environment, they gain:

- Greater comfort in school & public places

- Improved emotional regulation, social & communication skills

- Increased independence

- Stronger confidence
These skills shape a child’s future participation in society.

TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST:

• Funds are received and managed by Swabhimaan Trust, a registered NGO
• Jadhu leads programme implementation
• Partner schools and centres deliver on-ground support
• Progress is monitored through participating institutions

Donors directly enable access, not overhead.

MESSAGE FROM FOUNDER:

Jadhu was created with one belief:Children don’t need to be pushed into the world — they need to be taught how to feel safe within it.
By measuring anxiety in real time and teaching children how to calm themselves, we help turn fear into confidence.
This fundraiser helps bring that support to schools and NGOs that care deeply but lack access to such tools.

-VIJAY KARUNAKARAN (FOUNDER, JADHU)

Support Jadhu. Support neurodivergent children. Help bring safe, guided real-world experiences into everyday learning.

Learn more about Jadhu: https://jadhuji.com