Driven by purpose

Driving Change Through Multi-Dimensional Community Programs

Sarwodeep operates a wide range of on-campus and off-campus initiatives designed to uplift widows, differently-abled individuals, children, youth, and unskilled rural communities through sustainable development programs.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING

Early Childhood Education (Palwadi) Sarwodeep runs early learning centers where children receive foundational education through:

Storytelling, rhymes, games, and dance Basic English, numbers, and environmental awareness
πŸ‘‰ Currently supporting 28 children with holistic development.

Sarwodeep Children Programme

Launched in 2019, this initiative supports children from vulnerable backgrounds:

  • 122 children enrolled
  • Monthly development training programs
  • Support for orphaned, disabled, and abandoned children
  • Scholarships for students unable to afford education
  • Life skills and psychological development support

Special collaboration programs provide computer and tailoring training for girl children, promoting education and independence.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT & VOCATIONAL TRAINING

We equip individuals with practical skills that lead to employment and self-reliance. Key Trainings areas:

St. Anne’s Vocational Training Centre

A key pillar of Sarwodeep, offering employability-focused training:

  • 175 persons with disabilities trained
  • 280 economically disadvantaged students trained
  • Training across 7+ trades (tailoring, data entry, book binding, etc.)
  • β‚Ή4.29 lakh stipend support (TNSDC & Canara Bank)

πŸ‘‰ Over time, 5,044 individuals gained skills and achieved employment or self-employment.

🏫 COMMUNITY COLLEGE & EMPLOYABILITY

We are committed to creating inclusive opportunities for persons with disabilities through:

St. Anne’s Community College

Approved by:

  • Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation
  • National Institute of Open Schooling

Offers government-recognized diploma courses:

  • Tailoring & Sewing Machine Operator
  • Assistant Fashion Designer
  • Data Entry & Office Skills

    πŸ“Š Impact:

    • 596 graduates
    • 340 employed
    • 122 entrepreneurs

    πŸ‘‰ Providing second chances for school dropouts and rural youth.

β™Ώ DIFFERENTLY-ABLED SUPPORT SYSTEM

Sarwodeep runs one of the most structured disability support ecosystems:

🏫 Institutions:

  • Anne’s Day Star Special School (3–5 yrs children)
  • Lucy Cracencia Special School
  • Early Intervention Centers (since 2012)

πŸ“Š Impact:

  • 2,734 children identified with disabilities
  • 2,083 enrolled in SSA programs
  • 438 children trained in special skills
πŸ› οΈ Support & Employment:

We promote healthier communities through:

  • 1,961 beneficiaries under community-based programs
  • 105 individuals trained in tailoring
  • Distribution of:
    • Wheelchairs, tricycles, scooters
    • Free bus passes, ID cards, welfare certificates

πŸ‘‰ Recognized as Nodal Agency for Employment of Persons with Disabilities.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ SELF HELP GROUPS (SHGs)

Sarwodeep operates multiple livelihood units that provide real employment:

Sarwodeep has built strong grassroots women networks:

  • 100+ SHGs formed
  • Women-led economic and social groups

Examples:

  • STAR SHG
  • Healthy Napkin SHG
  • Potters SHG (Men & Women)

πŸ‘‰ These groups drive savings, entrepreneurship, and community leadership.

πŸš€ YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

We integrate sustainability into livelihoods by promoting:

Sarwodeep empowers youth with career and livelihood skills:

  • 1,155+ youth trained
  • Programs include:
    • Mushroom cultivation
    • Paper cover making
    • Digital literacy
    • Animal husbandry
    • Health assistant training

πŸ‘‰ Focus on self-employment and entrepreneurship.

βš–οΈ LEGAL AWARENESS & SOCIAL JUSTICE

Sarwodeep provides legal and social support for:

  • Widows and marginalized women
  • Transgender individuals
  • Economically vulnerable groups

Through:

  • Free legal aid
  • Awareness programs
  • Welfare scheme access

πŸ‘‰ Ensuring dignity, rights, and justice for all.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦° WOMEN EMPOWERMENT & LIVELIHOOD UNITS

Sarwodeep runs multiple income-generating units:

🏭 Units Include:

  • ACCA Printing Press (employment for women & disabled)
  • Typewriting & Office Automation Institute
  • Paper Recycling Unit
  • Garments & Tailoring Unit
  • Napkin Production Unit
  • Agarbathi Unit

πŸ‘‰ These units convert skills into sustainable income.

🧾 CSC & DISADVANTAGED WOMEN PROGRAM

Sarwodeep identified:

  • 2,317 disadvantaged women
    • 1,575 widows
    • 268 destitute women
    • 415 elderly women

πŸ‘‰ Formed Elucci Pengal Kootamaippu (Federation) to empower them.

Programs focus on:

    • Livelihood
    • Social dignity
    • Economic independence

🏺 Pottery Development (KVIC + NABARD)

  • 40 individuals received equipment for livelihood
  • β‚Ή11,99,195 worth essentials distributed
  • Food, groceries, masks, and financial aid provided
  • 508 individuals surveyed (including 288 transgender persons)
  • Linked beneficiaries to government support systems

πŸ‘‰ Real grassroots impact beyond programs.

Sarwodeep believes in:

🌍 OUR APPROACH

βœ” Empowerment over charity
βœ” Skills over dependency
βœ” Community-led growth