SANTHALAYA TRUST

Empowerment Programs

Initiatives focused on children's rights and women's empowerment.

Two schoolchildren in uniforms and hijabs walk down a narrow street, smiling and engaged in conversation, while another child stands against a wall holding a drink. The passage is flanked by walls and the scene appears to be in a bustling area with more people visible in the background.
Two schoolchildren in uniforms and hijabs walk down a narrow street, smiling and engaged in conversation, while another child stands against a wall holding a drink. The passage is flanked by walls and the scene appears to be in a bustling area with more people visible in the background.
Child Rights

Promoting awareness and protection of children's rights consistently.

A green motorized rickshaw carrying a group of children dressed in school uniforms, each with colorful backpacks. The rickshaw is moving along a street lined with trees and orange construction barriers.
A green motorized rickshaw carrying a group of children dressed in school uniforms, each with colorful backpacks. The rickshaw is moving along a street lined with trees and orange construction barriers.
Education Access

Providing educational resources and support to empower children.

A group of people gathered around a person holding a sign with multiple options, such as education and feminism, written on it. The focus is on the interaction and communication among the individuals.
A group of people gathered around a person holding a sign with multiple options, such as education and feminism, written on it. The focus is on the interaction and communication among the individuals.
A group of children gathers outdoors on an orange mat placed on the ground near a brick wall and rustic building. Some children are sitting with books, while others stand nearby. There's an atmosphere of informal learning or play in a rural setting.
A group of children gathers outdoors on an orange mat placed on the ground near a brick wall and rustic building. Some children are sitting with books, while others stand nearby. There's an atmosphere of informal learning or play in a rural setting.
Women Empowerment

Supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing women's roles in society.

Community Integration

Collaborating with various sectors for sustainable community development.

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Empowerment Programs

Supporting education and empowerment for children in slum areas of North Chennai.

Child Rights Advocacy
A group of people stands in front of a colorful building with two stories and several balconies. The group includes an elderly man in traditional attire, two men with backpacks giving a thumbs up or peace sign, and several children in school uniforms holding notebooks. The setting appears to be a school or educational facility in a rural area, with grass and trees in the background.
A group of people stands in front of a colorful building with two stories and several balconies. The group includes an elderly man in traditional attire, two men with backpacks giving a thumbs up or peace sign, and several children in school uniforms holding notebooks. The setting appears to be a school or educational facility in a rural area, with grass and trees in the background.

Promoting child rights and awareness through community engagement and education initiatives.

A woman and two children are sitting at a desk, engaging in a learning activity with books and pens. A large educational poster with diagrams and blue backgrounds is hanging on the wall behind them.
A woman and two children are sitting at a desk, engaging in a learning activity with books and pens. A large educational poster with diagrams and blue backgrounds is hanging on the wall behind them.
A teacher is engaging with a group of students sitting at a desk. The students are dressed in matching attire and wearing traditional headwear. They appear focused on their studies as they interact with the teacher. Books are open in front of them, and shelves filled with books are visible in the background.
A teacher is engaging with a group of students sitting at a desk. The students are dressed in matching attire and wearing traditional headwear. They appear focused on their studies as they interact with the teacher. Books are open in front of them, and shelves filled with books are visible in the background.
Women Empowerment

Initiatives focused on empowering women through skills training and community support programs.

Building sustainable futures

Creating pathways for children’s success through integrated support and community collaboration.

Empowerment Gallery

Showcasing our initiatives for children's education and women's empowerment.

A group of protestors hold signs advocating for free education and opposing cuts and fees. One prominent protestor has taped their mouth shut and holds a sign that reads 'NO CUTS NO FEES EDUCATION MUST BE FREE.' The protest takes place outdoors, with trees and a building visible in the background.
A group of protestors hold signs advocating for free education and opposing cuts and fees. One prominent protestor has taped their mouth shut and holds a sign that reads 'NO CUTS NO FEES EDUCATION MUST BE FREE.' The protest takes place outdoors, with trees and a building visible in the background.
A three-story building is situated on a grassy field, featuring a pale orange facade with blue accents around doors and windows. Several plants are aligned in front of the building. A sign indicates that it is the Shilbadrar Teachers Training Institute.
A three-story building is situated on a grassy field, featuring a pale orange facade with blue accents around doors and windows. Several plants are aligned in front of the building. A sign indicates that it is the Shilbadrar Teachers Training Institute.
Three children are interacting in an environment constructed with corrugated metal sheets and wooden planks. Two of the children are standing on one side of the metal barrier, while a third child, holding a piece of paper, looks over from the other side. The setting appears to be makeshift, possibly an informal settlement or construction site.
Three children are interacting in an environment constructed with corrugated metal sheets and wooden planks. Two of the children are standing on one side of the metal barrier, while a third child, holding a piece of paper, looks over from the other side. The setting appears to be makeshift, possibly an informal settlement or construction site.
A large mural on a brick wall features a striking black-and-white portrait of a woman surrounded by bold red typography. The words 'Power & Equality' and 'Power to the People' are prominently displayed. Decorative patterns frame the portrait, adding artistic flair to the composition.
A large mural on a brick wall features a striking black-and-white portrait of a woman surrounded by bold red typography. The words 'Power & Equality' and 'Power to the People' are prominently displayed. Decorative patterns frame the portrait, adding artistic flair to the composition.
A rural school courtyard with a few buildings surrounded by tall pine trees and distant mountains under a clear blue sky. The main building has a beige facade with a green roof, accessed by a narrow staircase with black railings. A signboard in front is written in Hindi.
A rural school courtyard with a few buildings surrounded by tall pine trees and distant mountains under a clear blue sky. The main building has a beige facade with a green roof, accessed by a narrow staircase with black railings. A signboard in front is written in Hindi.
Various letters spelling out the word 'Educated' on a yellow background. Each letter is uniquely designed with different patterns and colors.
Various letters spelling out the word 'Educated' on a yellow background. Each letter is uniquely designed with different patterns and colors.
Empowerment

Supporting education and rights for slum children.

Vision

Mission

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