Annai Scholastica Trust plans, delivers and periodically evaluates every activity — so its achievements and the number of beneficiaries grow year after year.
We take care of children in physical, intellectual and aesthetic development — semi-orphan and street children receive free lodging, boarding, health care and recreation. More than 186 girls benefit from our service today. Free education, food and accommodation are provided to poor children from remote villages.
Special care and protection for orphan and semi-orphan children and children from poor and broken families. The home is a place of safety, security, love and care with all basic facilities for growth.
We extend our mission to Gypsy and Irular tribal communities in the hilly terrains of Berigai, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu — vulnerable communities affected by child beggary, child labour, child marriage, illiteracy and poverty. Periodic awareness programs, education and family counselling help them build a life of values and morals.
Our sisters conduct free evening tuition for drop-outs and poor students. Stationery is provided by the trust. After school, we motivate students to pursue higher studies and help them obtain scholarships — with quality education grounded in moral values.
Robotic classes help students explore new invention and research.
The trust has formed women's groups across villages in Tamil Nadu and conducts awareness programs for women empowerment with the support of dedicated volunteers. Programs aim to help women become confident, self-reliant and socially aware. Food and clothing are provided during programs, and skill development and vocational training strengthen livelihoods and their role in family and society.
The objective: involve women in administration and enable them to become change-agents — leading savings groups and other community activities.
Youth development programs improve the lives of children and adolescents by meeting basic physical, developmental and social needs and building the competencies needed to become successful adults.
The trust concentrates strongly on rural health. Qualified nursing staff visit remote villages to educate communities on health and hygiene.
Group education on:
Awareness has led women to voluntarily participate in health screening camps.
Cluster-level counselling for health and family concerns. Sugar and BP levels are checked with advice on diet, exercise and medicines. Cataract screening is provided and hospital referrals are made. Family members are included in counselling when needed.
Particular importance is given to socially disadvantaged families — parents, surrogate parents, solo parents and low-income households, families with relational problems, unemployed heads of families and other needy adults.
The sisters create programs on environmental and psychological issues in society:
Annai Scholastica Trust actively raises funds for its ongoing activities and expansion. We keep supporters informed through regular communication and thank-you letters, and invite them to see how their contributions transform the lives of these children. Our trustees are deeply committed to expanding centres of service into deserted and undeveloped areas.