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The Wishing Factory is an ISO certified (ISO 9001:2015) not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of underprivileged Thalassemia ‘Warriors’ in India.

06/10/2026

Thalassemia is a preventable disaster.
So why are we still treating it only after it happens?

Our award-winning short film, Thalassemia Is a Preventable Disaster, asks a question that deserves to be addressed at a policy level: where is the prevention?

How do we speak of a Viksit Bharat and an Atmanirbhar Bharat when thousands of children with Thalassemia remain dependent on something as fundamental as blood donated by another human being, every few weeks, simply to stay alive?

Where is the prudence in a system that continues to carry the burden of lifelong treatment when prevention through carrier screening, counselling and timely testing can change the course of generations?

How does this gap in our systems serve us? And most importantly, how will we achieve a if prevention does not become a stronger priority?

These are not questions we ask for the sake of asking. They are questions that need answers.

🎬 Watch our full award-winning film “Thalassemia Is a Preventable Disaster” now.

And tell us — what are your thoughts? What do you believe needs to change? Comment below.

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[shortfilm, policy makers, NHM guidelines, Thalassemia Prevention, Awareness, Accountability, Genetic Counselling, Carrier Counselling, Screening, Government, Policies, Health Ministry of India, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, India Today, PM Modi, GOI, Sickle cell Anaemia, Rajpati Bhavan, Rajya Sabha, Delhi, Urgent Appeal]

Sometimes, the most unexpected conversations bring two very different stories together. 💙We recently met Aarti Rajput , ...
05/10/2026

Sometimes, the most unexpected conversations bring two very different stories together. 💙

We recently met Aarti Rajput , who won the Best Actress for Gābhāṇī — a huge congratulations to her on this well-deserved recognition! Her performance is truly commendable, and we can’t wait to see *Gābhāṇī* reach its audience. 🏆

We also found an interesting connection between her film and ours — swipe through to hear the full conversation with Dr. Archana Dwivedi !

Wishing her and the entire team of Gābhāṇī the very best for the film’s release and all that lies ahead! 🎬



[shortfilm, awareness, women, health, pregnancy, consent, informed choices, testing, genetic counselling, AIFF, NDFF, JIFF, GIFF, fyp]

04/10/2026

We’re incredibly proud and grateful to have Archana Dwivedi be a part of this powerful film. Heartfelt congratulations on receiving the Best Supporting Actress Award, ma’am. Truly well deserved! 💙🏆

Thalassemia is a Preventable Disaster:
Our 2025 short film highlights the urgent need for screening, awareness, and stronger policies to prevent thalassemia before it is passed on.

🎬 Watch the full film through the link in our bio.


We’re grateful to Rotary Club Bombay Peninsula for coming forward in support of warriors and families living with thalas...
03/10/2026

We’re grateful to Rotary Club Bombay Peninsula for coming forward in support of warriors and families living with thalassemia. 💙

For the underprivileged, donor support helps make essential medicines and continued care accessible.

Meet Pavan.Pavan is 11 years old and lives in Kandivali, Mumbai, with his parents and two older non-thalassemic siblings...
02/10/2026

Meet Pavan.

Pavan is 11 years old and lives in Kandivali, Mumbai, with his parents and two older non-thalassemic siblings. His father works as an auto-rickshaw driver and is the family’s primary source of income.

For Pavan, thalassemia means regular blood transfusions and lifelong treatment. But managing thalassemia involves more than transfusions.

Over time, a lack of awareness about the importance of iron chelation and its regular use has contributed to Pavan developing a very high level of iron overload of 11273, which already crosses the danger mark!

His current condition is a reminder of how important it is for families to understand every part of thalassemia care, not just the transfusions. Access to the right information, regular monitoring and appropriate treatment can make an important difference.

But Pavan is still, at heart, an 11-year-old boy who loves paneer ki sabzi and playing games on his mobile. 💙



01/10/2026

"KYA HI FARAK PADEGA MERE EK DONATION SAY?"

This is something we come across alot, but if only we could explain to you the wonders your one donation can bring into the lives for our Thalassemia Warriors!!

Better for you to see the difference yourself!💙

Give little. Give consistently. Donate regularly.
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30/09/2026

"KYA HI FARAK PADEGA MERE EK DONATION SAY?"

This is something we come across alot, but if only we could explain to you the wonders your one donation can bring into the lives for our Thalassemia Warriors!!

Better for you to see the difference yourself!💙

Give little. Give consistently. Donate regularly.
(QR available in the end of this reel)

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Meet Soumya. At 28, Soumya is a lawyer with an LLB and BBA. She grew up in an urban, educated family, got married in Bha...
25/09/2026

Meet Soumya.

At 28, Soumya is a lawyer with an LLB and BBA. She grew up in an urban, educated family, got married in Bharuch in 2022, and today lives in Vadodara with her husband.

But Soumya’s story brings forward an important reality: awareness about thalassemia is not always a matter of education, income, or where a family lives.

Despite coming from an educated urban background, Soumya’s parents were not adequately aware about thalassemia, carrier status, or the importance of screening and genetic counselling. Her diagnosis became part of the family’s reality without the awareness that could have helped them understand the condition earlier.

Today, Soumya manages her life with thalassemia with remarkable confidence and grace. She has pursued her education, built her career, got married, and continues to live life on her own terms.

In her own words:

“I don’t see thalassemia as my weakness - I make it my strength. I’ve never let it stop me from living a normal, fulfilling life. My parents taught me to face every challenge with a smile, no matter how big or small.”

Her story also reminds us how far thalassemia awareness has come, while showing us how much further it still needs to go.

Over the years, awareness around screening and prevention has increasingly reached urban communities. But beyond the cities, many families in villages and smaller towns still have limited access to information.

The next step is taking that awareness further, reaching families before a diagnosis does.

Because thalassemia awareness should not depend on where you live, how much you earn, or how educated your family is. It needs to reach everyone. 💙


23/09/2026

Some chairs hold more than people. They hold years of courage, hope, and second chances. 💙


Meet Bidya Ekka. 💙Bidya lives in Palkot village, around 25–30 kilometres from Gumla, with her mother, grandmother and yo...
18/09/2026

Meet Bidya Ekka. 💙

Bidya lives in Palkot village, around 25–30 kilometres from Gumla, with her mother, grandmother and younger sister. Her father works as a daily-wage worker in Gujarat, while her mother takes care of the children and their home.

Bidya was diagnosed with thalassemia around the time of her birth. But at around two and a half years old, an unexplained fever led to complications affecting her brain and nerves, leaving her with physical disabilities that mean she needs constant support and cannot move around independently.

She also has difficulty speaking clearly, with speech and movement in her limbs affected.

For Bidya's mother, caring for her daughter means that working regularly is almost impossible. There are days when she goes to work in the fields, and Bidya's grandmother steps in to take care of the children. Her father works far away in Gujarat, while the rest of the family stays with their nani.

Behind Bidya's story is a family constantly adapting around her needs. Lliving with thalassemia alongside a disability is a full time tedious role.

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5 GF, Hind Industrial Estate B/H Hotel Parkway, Dadar West, Shivaji Park
Mumbai
400028

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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