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About Us
Founder's Message
Support
We provide free school supplies, digital learning tools, nutritious meals, hygiene kits, and compassionate mentorship to uplift learning, dignity, and daily survival.
Embrace
We embrace underprivileged and special needs children, ages 5 to 17, with patience, compassion, and resources that help them thrive in inclusive settings.
Value
We nurture every child’s self-worth through free learning tools, meals, and emotional mentorship - empowering confidence, creativity, & lifelong potential.
Accept
We accept and uplift every child and their caregiver, breaking barriers around disability, stigma, emotional wellness, and social isolation - ensuring no child feels unseen, excluded, or left behind.
Namaste: Welcome To International SEVA
Why We Exist: To Restore Every Child’s Dignity Where It’s Been Denied
As a child in Central Africa, I witnessed heartbreaking inequality – children with disabilities hidden away, families in deep poverty left to struggle in silence. But I also witnessed the quiet strength of my loving parents, who taught me to lead with heartfelt compassion, to serve others without expecting anything in return, and to give through gupt daan – selfless, anonymous acts of generosity – whenever possible. Their courage and quiet example shaped everything I do today.
Years later, that foundation became deeply personal when my niece was born with Down syndrome.
We faced fear, stigma, and uncertainty. Neighbors avoided us. Hurtful words followed. There were exhausting hospital visits and unanswered questions. But our family chose to show up – with love, structure, and unshakable belief in her worth.
That decision changed her life… and mine.
With patience, early intervention, and exposure, she found her voice — and her joy. Her transformation revealed a truth I could never unsee:
Every child – regardless of ability, income, or geography – deserves to be seen, valued, and uplifted.
That is why International SEVA was born.
What Drives Us
- Children with special needs and families in poverty often face silence, not support.
- Dignity is not a luxury – it’s a human right.
- Change doesn’t require millions. It requires consistency, compassion, and community.
- One SEVA at a time, we are replacing isolation with belonging.
You Can Help Rewrite the Story
- Every act of giving brings a child closer to dignity.
- 95% of every dollar directly supports children – no paid staff, just passionate volunteers.
- Your support builds futures where others see only limits.
With Gratitude and Determination,
Nalini K. Desai
About International SEVA
Support, Embrace, Value, Accept
WHO WE ARE:
International SEVA is a U.S. 501(c)(3) volunteer-led nonprofit. With compassion and zero-cost services, we aim to Support, Embrace, Value and Accept underprivileged children and those with developmental disabilities, ages 5 to 17. We operate with no paid staff – just purpose-driven volunteers.
WHAT WE DO:
At International SEVA, we recognize the diverse needs of children. With the support of our dedicated volunteers, we strive to make a meaningful difference. We provide education, nutrition, and emotional support – fighting stigma, depression, hunger, and social isolation.
WHERE WE SERVE:
We operate primarily in Virginia, U.S., and rural Gujarat, India where children are most underserved.
🟡 Urgent Needs:
🔸 1,300+ children on our waitlist in Gujarat.
🔸 500+ children with autism and Down syndrome in Central Africa.
2025 CDC Report:
1 in 31 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism. The need is growing – in the U.S. and globally.
WHY IT MATTERS:
Children with autism and Down syndrome face unique daily challenges, often resulting in:
- Limited or no access to quality education.
- Poor nutrition and weakened immune systems.
- Social stigma, isolation, and lack of inclusion.
They are frequently invisible to society – hungry, overlooked, and left behind. They deserve better. They deserve dignity, opportunity, and care..
OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER:
💛 One SEVA At A Time: We bring dignity, inclusion, and hope.
YOUR SUPPORT PROMOTES:
✅ Awareness – Ending stigma through community education.
✅ Community Uplift – Building belonging across generations.
✅ Wellness – Providing healthy food, care, and confidence.
Where others see disabilities, we see divine abilities
Make a Difference with International SEVA
Your generosity powers our mission to Support, Embrace, Value, and Accept children living in poverty and those with developmental disabilities in remote, underserved regions.
Whether you give directly, host a fundraiser, or join one of our events, every act of kindness helps us build a world where every child feels seen, supported, and able to thrive.
💛 Together, we can bring dignity, nourishment, and hope – One SEVA at a time.
