An extraordinary generosity and dignity remind us that true wealth lies not in what we possess, but in our willingness to care for others—even when we have almost nothing.
Continue reading “Some acts are worth more than a thousand words.”Always smile, no matter what
Bharathi, a 38-year-old woman affected by polio since childhood, lives with her disabled mother and struggles to survive. With support from Malar Trust India, she has started a small roadside business that helps her to survive.
Continue reading “Always smile, no matter what”Restoring Hope Through Care and Empowerment
Ferose, 42, has lived with a severe disability since childhood after being affected by polio and now also faces serious heart problems requiring constant care. Unable to work regularly, he lives with his elderly parents, who struggle to meet basic expenses.
Continue reading “Restoring Hope Through Care and Empowerment”A Helping Hand to Restart: Prakash’s Project
Prakash, 26, used to work as a sculptor decorating temples. He was married and had a young child. Two years ago, he suffered a serious motorcycle accident, hitting his head and spending a long time in a coma. The accident left the right side of his body mostly paralyzed, making it difficult for him to walk or use his right arm and hand. After the accident, Prakash’s wife took their child and left him, returning to live with her parents.
Continue reading “A Helping Hand to Restart: Prakash’s Project”A Meeting with Parents and Students in Puliyur
Last Saturday we had a meaningful meeting with parents and students in Puliyur. Gatherings like this are very important for our work because they allow us to listen, share experiences, and strengthen the relationship between families, students, and the Malar Trust community.
Continue reading “A Meeting with Parents and Students in Puliyur”A Small Tool for Big Aspirations
Yesterday, our team had the privilege of visiting Kancheepuram, where we distributed a laptop to Sathyamoorthy, a young man whose life story is a powerful example of courage, resilience, and determination.
Continue reading “A Small Tool for Big Aspirations”Electricity Reaches the Homes of Masima Nagar
Malar helped 11 families in the tribal village of Masima Nagar gain access to electricity in their homes.
Continue reading “Electricity Reaches the Homes of Masima Nagar”Extending a Helping Hand for a Dignified Life
In the peaceful village of Thondamanallur in Kanchipuram district lives 39-year-old Venkatesan. Six years ago, his life changed tragically. Before the accident, he worked hard every day as a daily-wage labourer and supported his family, including his mother.
Continue reading “Extending a Helping Hand for a Dignified Life”A New Partnership for Eye Health
Malar Trust has started a wonderful collaboration with an association in Mallapuram and a specialized hospital in Chennai to offer free eye check-ups and surgeries — with transportation and follow-up visits included.
Continue reading “A New Partnership for Eye Health”A story of success
Sreebha is a girl who lives in a hut with her mentally disabled father, her mother and her younger sister who is still studying; when we met her, only her mother had a simple job and the family economic situation was not good.
Since 2020, thanks to Malar Trust scholarship program, she has been able to attend a college professional course as dialysis technician.
She graduated in 2023.
