Mann

Sector

Livelihoods

Engagement since

2019

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Wrenik joined Mann’s training programme, where he received the skills, guidance and support needed to prepare for the workplace. Following the successful completion of his training, Mann supported him in securing employment at Yauatcha, where he has begun a new chapter with confidence. The entire team at Yauatcha, from the staff to the manager, has been absolutely thrilled to welcome him. We have seen a remarkable transformation in Wrenik: he has become more confident, extroverted and eager to build new friendships. His cousins and I have noticed a wonderful change in his personality. We are deeply grateful to Mann for their continuous care, guidance and dedication.

Eulalia Pereira Wrenik’s mother

About the Partner

Since 2010, Mann has empowered adults with disabilities through structured training and lifelong support. Programmes focus on ‘liveability’ (functional academics and independent living) and ‘workability’ (sector-specific skills), followed by ongoing post-placement support, including retraining and mental health care. Operating through a hub-and-spoke model, Mann ensures quality and scalability through partner centres across geographies. While it has successfully placed individuals with mild to moderate disabilities in mainstream jobs, limited opportunities for those with severe disabilities led to the creation of Karmann, a sister enterprise that trains and employs adults to upcycle fabric waste into handcrafted products.

HBSF Engagement

In partnership with Harish & Bina Shah Foundation, Mann is strengthening its organisational capacity and work with adults with disabilities. The grant supports key organisational functions, office space and team capacity, including the core team, training-of-trainers and partnership teams. This enables stronger planning, coordination and oversight of Mann’s programmes, while supporting the systems needed to sustain and expand its work. In addition, HBSF support contributes to Mann’s sub-centre model, curriculum development and trainer capacity-building, helping strengthen pathways towards greater independence, employment, confidence and inclusion for adults with disabilities.