Ummeed Child Development Center
Imon Basu is a dedicated social worker with extensive experience in supporting caregivers of children with disabilities. Currently employed at Ummeed Child Development Center since June 2021, Imon facilitates rights-based training for caregivers and professionals. Prior roles include junior social worker responsibilities focusing on caregiver support and various internships and student positions that involved data collection, advocacy, mentoring, and resource mobilization in organizations such as Grameen Shramik Pratishthan and Biswa Gouri Charitable Trust. Notably, Imon worked at the Girls Observation Home in Ulhasnagar, engaging with Juvenile Justice Boards and the community. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Social Work with a focus on Disability Studies and Action from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Fergusson College.
Ummeed Child Development Center
Ummeed is one of India’s premier non-profit organizations providing family-centered care to children with developmental disabilities and their families. We believe that all children with developmental disabilities can be included in society and reach their maximum potential. As an organization with a workforce of over 100 committed professionals, Ummeed’s transdisciplinary approach works towards: • Supporting children in overcoming their disabilities through direct clinical services and helping families in their journey towards acceptance and empowerment • Building a network of trained professionals and community workers who can prevent, diagnose, and manage developmental disabilities effectively • Promote evidence based practices through research and give a platform for the voice of parents and influence policy through advocacy