Since our inception in 1996, GASS has been known in Bangalore Rural and Urban, Chikkaballapur, Tumkur, Kalburgi, Chamrajnagara and Kolar districts  as a leading implementer of services for the Persons with disabilities (PWDs). Our focus on mental health and creating empowerment opportunities has impacted several thousand lives in a positive way.

Our programs, implemented through staff members and community volunteers are designed with empathy and service delivery as core values. Covering vital social development domains like Health, Education, Livelihoods and Environment, our work reaches vulnerable populace including Children, Women, Youth and Seniors from marginalized communities.

The various programs of GASS are supported by different funding partners. GASS has been a preferred partner for the Government of Karnataka for the protection of children and women in difficult situations. Child helpline, shelter for  senior citizens and women short stay homes are supported by the government. We are equally recognized by leading corporate sector for reaching out to the marginalized through their CSR funds. GASS also enjoys international  partnerships with renowned organizations for specific theme-based interventions. During the Covid19 pandemic we had the support from all sectors to reach out to the most vulnerable at the most remote areas.

GASS also serves as the center for global research, training and exposure for interns and students from various universities. We have regular interns/ students from Universities who pursue their field practice under the guidance of experienced staff.