Equibeing - Equity with well-being

EquiBeing Foundation was established in 2022, by Dr. Ananthalakshmi, who grew up knowing that she will turn blind due to macular degenerative eye condition. Her blindness did not deter her from a stellar professional career in global organisations like Philips, Honeywell, Ingersoll Rand and Fidelity Investment, where she served as a Vice President – HR. Her lived experience as a blind achiever and a PhD from TISS, Mumbai taught her that blindness is not a villain, but a source of strength.

“A world where blindness is not a barrier and persons with visual impairment thrive with dignity, confidence, and independence.”

EquiBeing works towards breaking barriers and maximizing potential of blind/ visually impaired through education, Sports, Health & Well-being and livelihood. We aim to achieve societal and systemic transformation (of and towards blind) through research, advocacy, social perception change and community outreach.

How Big is the Problem?

of world’s blind population lives in India

0 Lakhs

children with VI/Blindness in India

1 out of 2 children with VI/Blindness do not attend any educational institution

blind Indians are not employed

What We Do

Education

Education is a right, yet children with visual impairments still encounter preventable barriers to meaningful, inclusive learning. Equitable access protects dignity, participation, and opportunity, enabling every learner to thrive within supportive classrooms.

Sports, Health & Well-being

Sports nurture confidence and resilience, using movement and mindfulness to transform fear into confidence and stigma into celebration. Inclusive activity strengthens identity, wellbeing, and belonging, ensuring every participant experiences respect and shared achievement.

Livelihood

EquiBeing advances skill development to strengthen pathways to livelihood and wellbeing for persons with disabilities. Economic inclusion builds independence, agency, and sustained participation, supporting dignified engagement within communities and workplaces.