Serving rural and marginalized communities across Ariyalur and Cuddalore districts, Tamil Nadu since 1999

Our Programs

Six interconnected programs designed with the communities we serve.

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Program

Women's Empowerment & Livelihood

We organize rural women into self-help groups and support them to build savings, access credit, and start small enterprises.

Key activities

  • Formation and strengthening of women's self-help groups (SHGs)
  • Financial literacy and skills training
  • Micro-enterprise and livelihood support
  • Linkages to banks and government schemes

Intended outcomes

  • Increased household income and savings
  • Greater decision-making power for women
  • Reduced dependence on informal moneylenders
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Program

Community Welfare & Support

We extend a safety net to the most vulnerable members of the community, including the elderly, persons with disabilities and families in distress.

Key activities

  • Support for elderly and persons with disabilities
  • Relief and rehabilitation in times of distress
  • Facilitating access to social security entitlements
  • Community-based care initiatives

Intended outcomes

  • Improved wellbeing of vulnerable groups
  • Better access to government welfare schemes
  • Stronger community support systems
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Health & Awareness

We bring preventive and promotive health services and awareness to underserved rural areas.

Key activities

  • Health camps and screenings
  • Maternal and child health awareness
  • Sanitation, hygiene and nutrition campaigns
  • Awareness on communicable and lifestyle diseases

Intended outcomes

  • Improved health-seeking behaviour
  • Better maternal and child health indicators
  • Greater awareness of preventive care
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Program

Agriculture & Environment

We help smallholder farmers adopt sustainable, climate-resilient practices and protect natural resources.

Key activities

  • Sustainable and organic farming practices
  • Water conservation and watershed activities
  • Tree plantation and environmental protection
  • Farmer training and input support

Intended outcomes

  • Improved farm productivity and incomes
  • Better soil and water management
  • Increased climate resilience
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Program

Education & Capacity Building

We support the education of children and youth and build the capacity of community institutions.

Key activities

  • Supplementary learning and remedial centres
  • Scholarships and educational material support
  • Youth skill development
  • Capacity building of community-based organizations

Intended outcomes

  • Improved learning outcomes and retention
  • Reduced dropout rates
  • Stronger local institutions
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Networking & Advocacy

We connect communities to their rights and entitlements and amplify their voices with duty-bearers.

Key activities

  • Awareness on rights and government schemes
  • Facilitation of entitlements and documentation
  • Networking with civil society and government
  • Community-led advocacy initiatives

Intended outcomes

  • Improved access to entitlements
  • Stronger community voice
  • Accountable local governance

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