Many older people live in abject poverty, and only a few are allowed to spend their twilight years in dignity. More and more often we hear about old people who are neglected or even abandoned, lonely, sick and forgotten.
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Our schools offer a holistic development space that goes beyond academic achievement and promotes well-being on a physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual level.
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Clean streets, clean water, clean air, expansion of solar energy and organic farming are priorities of the community. This initiative is being carried out in close cooperation with authorities and local decision-makers.
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This project restores health, dignity, and hope among vulnerable individuals through essential needs, medical screening, and diabetes prevention support. Nutritious meals are also provided to people in need to improve their well-being and quality of life.
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Despite the comparatively low school fees, there are still many parents who cannot afford the schooling of even a child – be it because of poverty , abundance of children, physical, psychological or social hardship
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Parents expect their now adult children to study, get a white collar job at a large company, start a family, and then contribute to the family income. A training sponsorship can help.
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PUPILS AT OUR SCHOOLS
SPONSORED SCHOOL & CAREER PROGRAMS
HOT MEALS SERVED EACH YEAR
TREES PLANTED SINCE 2022
Across our towns and villages at the foot hills of the holy Mountain Arunachala, many elderly men and women are living, sometimes simply abandoned, their final years in silent suffering, poverty, with no income, no medical care, and no one to stand by them. After a lifetime of sacrifice for their families, only a few can age with dignity, while countless others face neglect, mistreatment, or even abandonment — left lonely, sick, and forgotten. Your support can help us create a safe and compassionate home where they are cared for, respected, and reminded that they are not alone.
To look after elderly people with the utmost care and empathy in a pleasant atmosphere, enabling them to lead a happy and peaceful life until their final journey.
To ensure that every resident of AECH lives with respect and dignity in a secure, compassionate, and friendly environment where they feel valued and protected.
To provide companionship and emotional support that helps residents overcome social isolation and experience a sense of belonging and emotional well-being.
To ensure adequate nourishment, clothing, and all other essential daily necessities that contribute to the comfort and well-being of every resident.
To provide timely and quality healthcare for destitute elderly residents while promoting awareness of health, hygiene, and healthy living practices to improve their overall quality of life.
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Our Education Programmes are built on the Vision and Values of the Founders of the Shanthimalai Trust, Dr. Hugo and Anne Maier:
We strive to transform the lives of underprivileged children by providing a holistic development space beyond academic performance, nurturing their well-being at a physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual level. The key to development is “Help for Self-Help”.
Promote physical, mental and social well-being and life skills that help individuals lead healthy, happy and meaningful lives.
Encourage curiosity, creativity and awareness through continuous learning opportunities.
Build confidence, leadership and self-expression through positive engagement.
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Environment, waste management, energy, and water are not given much attention by the population. With devastating consequences. Shanthimalai Trust launched the “Environment Care” programme in 2022 and provided 45 lakhs for its development.
This initiative is fully aligned with local authorities and decision-makers for stronger impact: clean roads, clean water, wider use of solar energy are the “simple goals”.
Says environmental engineer Dr. Rajasekar: “We want to pull out all the stops I learned in my many years of experience in the Indian waste and energy industry. Even if it is a mammoth task at first, we can change things for the better with combined strength. Because love for God also means love for the environment.”
Planting and growing thousands of trees, cultivation of land, thus lessening the negative impact on ecosystems and biodiversity in the community.
Promotion of natural farming, aqua culture, agro forestry, livestock, and biogas generation using organic menure to improve soil fertility.
Convert waste into use. Reduce, recycle, reuse. Aligned with municipalities, industry, NPOs and the private sector for effective implementation.
Promotion of alternative energy, water augmentation and conservation, a herbal park to save herbs from extinction.
all stakeholders on the above.
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We believe that timely support can transform lives. The Direct Help Programme was established to respond to the urgent needs of poor and vulnerable individuals and families facing medical emergencies, financial hardship, loss of livelihood, and other unforeseen crises. Through a transparent assessment process and community-based approach, we provide compassionate assistance that restores dignity, brings hope, and helps people regain stability during life's most challenging moments.
To provide timely support to individuals and families experiencing serious hardship, crisis, or emergency situations.
To assist poor and distressed individuals who lack access to essential resources such as healthcare, food, shelter, and other basic necessities.
To establish a transparent, accountable, and responsible system for identifying, verifying, and supporting deserving beneficiaries.
To contribute to the overall well-being of communities by addressing urgent individual needs that affect family stability and social welfare.
To ensure that individuals facing difficult circumstances are treated with respect and dignity while receiving support that restores hope, confidence, and stability.
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Education is the foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty and creating lasting change. Through our Sponsorship Programme enables children from economically disadvantaged families to access quality education, empowering them to build brighter futures. Since establishing Sri Ramana Maharshi Matriculation and Higher Secondary School in 1994 and Sri Sundaram Alagammal Nursery and Primary School in 2010, we have supported over 20,000 students. Today, around 860 children from kindergarten to Grade 12 continue their educational journey, with nearly half receiving sponsorship assistance. Beyond academics, we nurture equality, respect, creativity, and holistic development through inclusive learning and our Montessori approach.
To provide quality education for children from economically disadvantaged families, ensuring that financial hardship does not prevent them from learning.
To empower children through education, enabling them to build brighter futures while improving the economic stability of their families.
To foster an environment where every child is treated with equality, respect, and inclusiveness, regardless of caste, religion, or socio-economic background.
To nurture children's intellectual, emotional, social, and creative abilities through child-centred learning and personality development.
To encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence, and strong moral values that prepare children to become responsible, compassionate, and self-reliant members of society.
Since 2004, the Skill Development Programme has empowered rural youth by providing access to higher education, skill enhancement, and career opportunities. Reaching more than 40 villages across Tiruvannamalai District, the programme supports students who face financial and social barriers to continuing their education. Through educational sponsorship, career guidance, English and computer training, mentoring, and employability development, we have helped over 2,800 students build successful futures. By investing in the potential of young people, we create lasting change that benefits not only individuals but also their families and communities.
To support deserving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing higher education without financial barriers.
To equip students with practical skills, career guidance, and professional training that enhance their employability and future career prospects.
To develop confidence, communication, leadership, and life skills that prepare students for academic, professional, and personal success.
To ensure that talented and motivated students receive equal opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential, regardless of their social or economic background.
To empower educated and skilled youth to contribute positively to their families, communities, and society, creating a sustainable pathway out of poverty.
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Shanthimalai Trust successfully conducted the 5th Free Blood Test Camp at Periya Kolpadi as part of our ongoing Diabetes Prevention Initiative. With this camp, we have now reached a total of 300 people across multiple villages, including participants from our previous camps.
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Shanthimalai Trust, in collaboration with Shanmuga Arts and Science College NSS Group, organized a tree plantation drive at the Government Primary and Middle School in Seelapandal Village.
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Shanthimalai Trust Provides Relief Assistance to Rain-Affected Stone-Maker Community in Periyapaliyapattu Village.
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As part of our Direct Help Program, we distributed essential grocery kits, sarees, and shirts to twenty elderly residents of Nesam Trust, Kilnachipattu. This initiative reflects our commitment to caring for vulnerable members of the community and bringing comfort to those in need.
Read More →On Independence Day 2025, the Tiruvannamalai District Collector honored Shanthimalai Trust with a certificate and medal in recognition of our outstanding contribution to society.
On the occasion of the 77th Independence Day, the District Collector, Mr. P.Murugesh I.A.S., presented certificates and mementos to our Shanthimalai Trust employees for their outstanding social work on the Girivalam Seva.
Shanthimalai Trust received an award from the District Administration on January 26, 2023, the 74th Republic Day of India, in recognition of its services to the underprivileged and poor residents of Tiruvannamalai and the surrounding area in the fields of education, health, and environmental protection.
Green Champion Award 2021 from the District Collector and State Minister for Public Works, initiated by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Government of Tamil Nadu. Awarded with a cash prize of ₹1 lakh for SMT's contribution to environmental protection. Also recognized Dr. Rajasekar for training sanitary workers in Solid Waste Management across Tamil Nadu.
TRIUMPH WORLD RECORDS has awarded SWATCH RATHANA AWARD to Shanthimalai Trust. They appreciate the efforts initiated by our honourable Amma to keep the Girivalam Road clean and Green.
On Independence Day 2025, the Tiruvannamalai District Collector honored Shanthimalai Trust with a certificate and medal in recognition of our outstanding contribution to society.
"Every rupee donated goes directly toward construction and care. We operate with minimal administrative overhead and ensure maximum impact for every contribution. Your generosity transforms lives."
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