What Score Foundation, India does

Score Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization established in 2002 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, that serves as a bridge between the visually impaired community and mainstream society. Its flagship initiative, Project Eyeway, operates a National Helpdesk staffed entirely by trained visually impaired counselors who provide peer-led guidance across education, employment, assistive technology, mobility training, government schemes, and everyday problem-solving via phone (7 serving lines, including Mumbai) and in-person channels. The foundation organizes its work around six integrated verticals: Counselling, Information Dissemination, Community & Network Engagement, Advocacy, Capacity Building, and Training.

The foundation's information dissemination arm spans multiple legacy and digital channels including a 20+ year weekly radio program on All India Radio (Roshni Ka Karawan), a 13-episode national Doordarshan TV series (Nazar Ya Nazariya, hosted by Naseeruddin Shah), YouTube and Spotify podcasts (Eyeway Conversations, Eyeway Rubaru), and a WhatsApp Broadcast Network with 4,000+ subscribers. Beneficiary-facing technology is assistive rather than proprietary — counselors use screen readers and mobile applications to deliver services. The organization operates on a non-revenue-generating model: all beneficiary services are free, with funding sourced from individual donations (domestic and FCRA-compliant), corporate CSR partnerships, and grants from foundations including Tata trusts, Social Venture Partners India, and The Hans Foundation.

The primary beneficiary segment is visually impaired individuals across India (an estimated 50 lakh fully blind and 7 crore with some visual impairment), with secondary segments comprising families/caregivers, corporates seeking disability inclusion support, educational institutions, and government bodies. The organization employs approximately 11-14 staff and works through a network of 100+ partner organizations spanning corporates (Tech Mahindra Foundation, Infosys Foundation, Google India, Microsoft India, Standard Chartered Bank, Cognizant Foundation, Axis Bank Foundation), government bodies (National Trust, NIVH), international NGOs (Sightsavers India, CBM India, Perkins International, Light for the World), and broadcast media (All India Radio, Doordarshan). Notable recognitions include the 2015 Vodafone Tech for Good Award.

Name

Score Foundation, India

Legal name

Score Foundation

Website

https://scorefoundation.org.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Score Foundation is a non-profit founded in 2002 operating Project Eyeway, a peer-led National Helpdesk and integrated service platform that connects visually impaired individuals across India with counseling, education, employment, assistive technology, and government scheme support, funded by donations and CSR grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accessibility & Special-Needs Customer Support (BPAAABAM), Note-Taking, Interpreting & Communication Access Services (EDALAGAD), Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies) (EDAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Visual impairment counseling
• Assistive technology guidance
• Inclusive capacity building
• Nonprofit disability advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Score Foundation operates as a non-profit organization funded through donations from individuals and corporations. Donations can be made via domestic bank transfer (HDFC Bank), UPI QR code, foreign transfer (FCRA-compliant SBI account), or by cheque.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Project Eyeway, a National Helpdesk staffed by trained visually impaired counselors, delivers free information, guidance, and one-on-one counseling to blind and low-vision individuals across India on education, employment, assistive technology, accessibility rights, and government welfare schemes. The foundation operates six integrated service verticals — Counselling, Information Dissemination, Community & Network Engagement, Advocacy, Capacity Building, and Training — and extends its reach through a WhatsApp Broadcast Network plus mass-media programs (Roshni Ka Karawan on All India Radio, Nazar Ya Nazariya on DD News, and the Eyeway Conversations and Eyeway Rubaru podcasts).

Product overview

Score Foundation operates as a unified platform with its flagship initiative Project Eyeway at the center, supported by six integrated service verticals. Project Eyeway provides the core peer-led helpdesk service, while the verticals deliver complementary capabilities: Counselling offers personalized guidance, Information Dissemination bridges knowledge gaps via media programs (Eyeway Conversations, Eyeway Rubaru, Nazar Ya Nazariya, Roshni Ka Karawan), Community Engagement builds networks, Advocacy drives policy change, Capacity Building trains institutions, and Training provides skill development. The WhatsApp Broadcast Network serves as a direct communication channel for beneficiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project Eyeway: Flagship platform of Score Foundation providing a National Helpdesk staffed by trained visually impaired counselors offering empathy and practical solutions for blind and visually impaired individuals.

Products and services

• Project Eyeway National Helpdesk Free-of-cost national helpdesk, staffed by trained visually impaired counselors, providing one-on-one guidance on education, employment, assistive technology, accessibility rights, and government welfare schemes for blind and low-vision individuals across India.
• Capacity Building Services Training, sensitization, and advisory services delivered to corporates, CSR foundations, and educational institutions to help them build disability-inclusive workplaces, classrooms, and customer practices.
• Training Services Structured training programs for organizations on accessibility, inclusion, and disability awareness, complementing the Capacity Building vertical.
• Roshni Ka Karawan (All India Radio program) A radio program broadcast on All India Radio that raises disability awareness, shares beneficiary stories, and disseminates information on welfare schemes and assistive technology to a mass audience.
• Nazar Ya Nazariya (DD News television series) A television series aired on Doordarshan (DD News) that highlights issues, rights, opportunities, and lived experiences of the visually impaired community in India.
• Eyeway Conversations (Podcast) Podcast series featuring conversations with experts, beneficiaries, and advocates on topics relevant to the blind and visually impaired community, distributed on YouTube and Spotify.
• Eyeway Rubaru (Podcast) Podcast program hosted by Score Foundation offering conversations and stories relevant to the visually impaired community, distributed digitally via podcast platforms.
• Advocacy Services Advocacy and policy engagement work with government departments, disability bodies, and partner NGOs to influence accessibility policy, scheme design, and inclusion outcomes for the visually impaired community in India.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ unique individuals directly supported; 20,000+ helpline interactions handled
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tech Mahindra FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting Score Foundation's initiatives for visually impaired individuals in India.
• Infosys FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner of Score Foundation supporting programs for the visually impaired community.
• Google IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting digital inclusion initiatives for visually impaired individuals.
• Standard Chartered BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting financial inclusion and accessibility programs for the visually impaired.
• Microsoft IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting technology accessibility and assistive technology initiatives.
• Cognizant FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting skill development and capacity building for the visually impaired.
• Adobe IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting digital accessibility and inclusion initiatives.
• Cipla FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting health and rehabilitation-related programs for visually impaired individuals.
• Axis Bank FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting financial inclusion and empowerment programs for the visually impaired.
• Union Bank of IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking partner supporting financial literacy and digital banking programs for visually impaired individuals.
• All India Radio (AIR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing broadcasting partner for the 'Roshni Ka Karawan' radio program, reaching millions nationwide for over 20 years with stories of empowerment and vital information.
• Doordarshan (DD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroadcasting partner for the landmark 13-episode TV series 'Nazar Ya Nazariya' hosted by Naseeruddin Shah, reaching millions nationwide.
• Sightsavers IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO partner collaborating on programs for the visually impaired community in India.
• CBM IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational disability-inclusive development organization partner supporting inclusion programs.
• Perkins InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner providing expertise in education for the blind and visual impairment.
• National TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body partner working on welfare and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
• National Institute for the Visually Handicapped (NIVH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment institute partner providing technical expertise and resources for visual impairment rehabilitation.
• NASSCOM FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT industry foundation partner supporting digital literacy and technology access for visually impaired individuals.
• United WayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner supporting community outreach and engagement initiatives.
• Radio CityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial radio partner for broadcasting programs related to disability inclusion.
• Light for the WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational disability organization partner supporting programs for visually impaired persons.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Perkins International: International NGO specializing in education for the blind, with India programs delivering teacher training and curriculum. Already a partner; comparable beneficiary focus on visually impaired children and educators, but concentrated on formal education versus Score Foundation's broader helpdesk and information services.
• CBM India: India arm of the international disability-inclusive development organization CBM, working on prevention, education, and livelihood for persons with disabilities including visual impairment. Comparable in mission and partnership model, with a deeper focus on rural and community-based rehabilitation.
• National Association for the Blind (NAB), India: One of India's oldest and largest NGOs serving the visually impaired, operating rehabilitation centers, schools, and vocational training. Directly comparable to Score Foundation in mission and beneficiary base, though NAB is a much larger, more institutionally focused organization with physical infrastructure versus Score Foundation's information/counselling-led model.
• Enable India: Bengaluru-based NGO providing skill training, placement, and accessibility services for persons with disabilities including visual impairment. Comparable in the livelihoods and assistive-technology support vertical; differs in being more tech-training and placement focused versus Score Foundation's information/counselling-led approach.
• Sightsavers India: An international NGO with India operations focused on eye health, disability inclusion, and visual impairment rehabilitation. Already a Score Foundation partner, Sightsavers shares the same target population and offers overlapping services (advocacy, inclusive education, livelihoods) but at significantly larger scale and with global funding backing.
• Light for the World India: An international disability organization with India operations focusing on inclusive education, eye health, and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities. Already a Score Foundation partner, with overlapping advocacy and inclusion mandates but a global funding and programmatic structure.

Emerging players

• Sense International India: NGO working with persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, including visual impairment. Smaller scope and more specialized (deafblind focus) but overlapping in the disability counselling, education, and advocacy space.

Broad incumbents

• National Federation of the Blind (NFB), US: Largest US organization of the blind, providing advocacy, education, and services. Operates a similar peer-led, blind-led philosophy to Score Foundation, but at vastly greater scale, with a stronger focus on civil rights advocacy and assistive technology innovation.
• Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), UK: UK's leading charity for people with sight loss, offering advice, support, and advocacy. Comparable mission and peer-led heritage, with a much larger scale, more diversified services (including retail/fundraising), and longer organizational history.

Regional players

• National Institute for the Visually Handicapped (NIVH): Indian government autonomous body under DEPwD providing education, training, rehabilitation, and research for the visually impaired. Already a Score Foundation partner; comparable beneficiary base and rehabilitation focus, but government-funded, larger, and operating formal institutions versus Score Foundation's NGO helpdesk model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EyewayIndia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/score-foundation-india

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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