Keystone Human Services International

Programs: India: khsi has partnered with the hans foundation since 2015 to strengthen the inclusion of people with disability in india. This is being accomplished through the development of keystone institute india, a program of khsi. This national educational institute on disability, community, and innovation provides training and consultation related to the creation of responsive community supports for men, women, and children living in india with disability. The institute is structured around a shared vision of strengthening disability partners, fortifying the national movement toward building an inclusive india, and identifying and developing strong next-generation leaders. With three local staff, and a director who spends 6 months out of the year on the ground in india, the program team has been traveling throughout india, conducting training and capacity building sessions for people with disability, family members, professionals, and community groups from 20+ states in training events and to date. Over the past year (fy17), 29 data collection engagement sessions were conducted throughout india to inform a snapshot report on the viewpoints people hold about disability throughout india. Over 1366 participants have participated at keystone institute india educational events and consultations, for a total of over 5650 participant hours. Each session has provided a rich opportunity to listen deeply to the experiences, perspectives, dreams, and action recommendations of a diverse group of citizens.

moldova:founded in 2003 as a subsidiary of khsi and a registered non-governmental organization in moldova, khsi moldova provides community-based services and supports for children, adults, and families living in difficult social situations. Keystone moldova also works with national and local governments to develop a framework for a sustainable, community-based service system so people with disability can lead full, meaningful lives in the community. In fy17 keystone moldova managed 10 integrated projects, supported financially by keystone human services international us, european union, open society foundations, soros foundation moldova, fhi 360/usaid, i'm swedish development partner. The projects were focused on the following areas: deinstitutionalization and prevention of institutionalization; promotion of rights of persons with disabilities; inclusive education; empowering persons with disabilities for advocacy and self-advocacy; promotion of social entrepreneurships; media advocacy, and networking for social inclusion of persons with disabilities. Through all of this work, keystone moldova is assisting the moldovan government put into effect policies and practices regarding the rights of people with disabilities, in particular, focusing on the unjust institutionalization of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. In addition, keystone moldova services also include a children & family center in the village of tudora where educational and social inclusion services are provided to children and parents from vulnerable families. Psychological and other services are also available to the parents of the children attending the center.

khsi administration:khsi provides the infrastructure from a programmatic and administrative standpoint to organize professionals in the field of human services in foreign countries to meet the needs of citizens with disabilities. Khsi is the founder of, and provides managerial oversight for a nongovernmental organization (ngo) in moldova, keystone human services international moldova association (khsima), with offices in chisinau, and a liaison office in india, khsi - lo india, with offices in new delhi. Both offices file required regulatory financial reports, maintain bank accounts, and conduct general business affairs. The founder does not have access to the subsidiary's bank accounts. Keystone moldova and keystone india lo receive funding through grants which are pursued independently (moldova) and in partnership with khsi (both). Additionally, khsi implements its own grant programs and provides consulting services in other countries outside of the united states.