Building on the dream and vision of our organization
– ATSWA Trust
“True service comes from the heart, not from the hands. It is the act of lifting others with compassion, not charity.”
“Empowerment begins when we recognize the power within every woman, especially those on the margins.”
– Ms. K. DEEPIKA
Executive Secretary
We play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our child care centres ensure children receive care, education, shelter, clothing and nutrition during their formative years.
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Women empowerment helps entire families move up the socio-economic ladder. We work with women from very poor, marginalized backgrounds to build confidence, skills and sustainable livelihoods.
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ATSWA provides employable skill trainings on retail management, market-demand based trainings and awareness on issues faced by youth, addressing unemployment in a post COVID-19 context.
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We empower persons with disabilities through comprehensive interventions, ensuring nutritious food, dry rations, safe shelter and assistive devices such as crutches, callipers, wheelchairs and CP chairs for safe mobility.
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Through the “Together for Safer Roads in Tamil Nadu” project supported by PSA Fondation and Habitat for Humanity India, we promote safer roads via awareness, trainings and campaigns.
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In 52 villages of Pazhaverkadu (Pulicat) region, we reach people affected by cyclones, heavy rainfall, fire and other disasters, combining immediate relief with long-term risk reduction.
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ATSWA motivates communities to create eco-friendly surroundings, addressing environmental changes, farming patterns and climate impacts for safer, healthier living spaces.
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Our vocational centres at Redhills, Thirumullaivoyal (Tamil Nadu) and Sathyavedu (Andhra Pradesh) provide employable skill trainings to youth and adults for sustainable livelihoods.
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We identify elders living on pavements and in vulnerable conditions, providing meals, clothing, bedding, medical care and support for admission into nearby elder care homes.
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For over a decade, ATSWA has been empowering rag picker communities across Tamil Nadu – from Kodungaiyur in Chennai to underserved areas in Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Vellore, Ranipet, Villupuram and Chengalpattu.
Read MoreATSWA Trust (A Trust for Social Welfare and Awareness) is a non-governmental organisation based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Since 2005, the Trust has been working with marginalised communities to promote education, health, social security and sustainable livelihoods.
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A consolidated overview of our interventions in child protection, women empowerment, disability inclusion, disaster response and community development.
View / Download »Highlights of key programmes, partnerships and stories of change from across Tamil Nadu.
View / Download »Documenting our journey of community outreach, capacity building and Covid-19 response.
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