M. grew up in a humble tribal family. Both of his parents worked in wedding venues cleaning halls, clearing tables after meals and washing utensils. Watching them perform such physically demanding labor left a deep impression on him and motivated him to study hard, determined to build a better future for him and his family.
Continue reading “A Journey of Courage and Transformation”A New School Year Begins at Our After-School Centres
The new academic year has started, and with it, our after-school programs are back in full swing!
The Malar Trust India team recently visited all our centres to meet with students and teachers, and as always, to reaffirm our shared belief: education is the most powerful tool to break the cycle of poverty.
Continue reading “A New School Year Begins at Our After-School Centres”A new roof for Rajalakshmi
Rajalakshmi is a woman in her early forties, living alone and coping with some mental health challenges. She lives in the village of Amoor and she is a regular guest at the Malar Trust community kitchen since the day we opened it — a warm meal, a smile, a bit of company.
Continue reading “A new roof for Rajalakshmi”The installation of a water purification system in Poonjeri: a new step towards health and well-being.
We are pleased to share a news that marks a major milestone for the community of Poonjeri: the installation of a new water purification system – a vital intervention to improve the quality of life for the families living there.
Continue reading “The installation of a water purification system in Poonjeri: a new step towards health and well-being.”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.
Solar lights distributed to 48 tribal families
A solar light was donated to 48 families belonging to some of the tribal villages where Malar Trust India operates.
Continue reading “Solar lights distributed to 48 tribal families”Donation of materials to a day center for disabled children.
Malar Trust has made a donation to the day center for disabled children run by Sirugaveripakkam Primary School, Kancheepuram Union.
Continue reading “Donation of materials to a day center for disabled children.”A New house for Nathiya
MTI completes and donates a house to a widow with two children
Continue reading “A New house for Nathiya”Malar Trust inaugurates a canteen for the elderly in Amoor
Many abandoned elderly people live in the village of Amoor, especially single women, elderly widows whose children have moved elsewhere, looking for better job opportunities.
Continue reading “Malar Trust inaugurates a canteen for the elderly in Amoor”Shanthi’s Story: Finding Dignity and Hope.
Shanthi is a 42-year-old woman living with the long-term effects of polio. She lost the use of her legs when she was just four years old. Never married and with no family to care for her, Shanthi has faced life’s challenges alone with remarkable strength.
Continue reading “Shanthi’s Story: Finding Dignity and Hope.”
