DAYA was incorporated on June 14, 2017 under the 12th Travancore-Kochi Literary, Scientific and Charitable Trusts Registration Act 1955.

DAYA focuses on health, finance, education, employment, leisure, and social life of the physically challenged. We serve the differently abled such as those with motor disabilities and provide them with food kits, medical aid, assistive equipment, educational support, for children, self-employment opportunities, and shelter.

DAYA also extends its services beyond the physically challenged to patients suffering from cancer, kidney failure, and other high-cost diseases in addition to those with visual, hearing, speech, and mental impairments.