Centre for Community Initiative (CCI) is at the forefront of driving sustainable change by empowering marginalized communities, with a special focus on persons with disabilities (PwDs). Established in 2002 and restructured in 2007, CCI is a non-governmental, apolitical, and not-for-profit organisation. It was founded to address pressing societal issues and to foster a better society through community initiative and participation, particularly for the welfare of persons with disabilities.
The journey of CCI is deeply rooted in the personal experience of its Founder who was blessed with a baby boy who was diagnosed with optic nerve atrophy a day after birth. During his determined search for medical treatment, he realized that countless other parents of children with special needs were facing similar challenges. This realization led him to initiate a parents’ support group, which gradually evolved into a safe space for parents to share their experiences, discuss challenges, and collectively work toward building an accepting, inclusive, and disability-friendly society. Over time, this initiative evolved into CCI, dedicated to advocacy, support, and empowerment of persons with disabilities and their families through community participation and practical interventions.
Centre for Community Initiative
Malsawm Ability Resource Centre (MARC), Pearsonmun, Lamka, Manipur - 795006
