Uthirathin Uthavigal Charitable Trust

Uthirathin Uthavigal Charitable Trust has made a significant impact across 50+ districts and 354 villages in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala. Over 125,000 individuals, including orphans and underprivileged children, have benefited from educational initiatives. The trust has empowered 83,000 women through various programs focused on skill development and financial independence. Additionally, it has distributed over 810,000 food packets to homeless individuals, addressing food insecurity. In its commitment to environmental causes, the trust has planted more than 73,000 saplings and seed balls, promoting sustainability and community engagement. Education: We conduct offline and online sessions annually, reaching 72,000 students across 38 districts. Since 2014, our Moral Education program, based on Thirukkural, has benefitted 120,000 students in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. We provide educational materials to orphans and underprivileged students, run tutoring programs, and hold monthly workshops on study skills and career guidance, improving academic performance and reducing dropout rates. Beneficiaries: 120,000 individuals Locations: 38 districts in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh Feed the Needy: For a decade, our NGO has provided nutritious food to homeless individuals, greatly enhancing their well-being. We offer diverse meals, including fruits, vegetables, and proteins, through meal programs, community kitchens, and mobile food pantries. We accommodate special dietary needs and partner with local farms for fresh produce while conducting nutrition workshops to empower healthier choices. Beneficiaries: Over 125,000 food packets distributed Locations: Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Madurai, Theni Livelihood: Since 2014, we have provided free skill-based education to unemployed youth in over 10 locations, including Chennai and Madurai. Our courses include computer applications, electrician training, and agriculture, focusing on empowering women and supporting 10th and 12th-grade dropouts. Over 25,000 youth have benefited from our initiatives. Beneficiaries: 25,000 individuals Locations: Chennai, Dindivanam, Tiruvallur, Madurai, Namakkal Women Empowerment: Educating women is key to economic growth and gender equality. We conduct workshops on entrepreneurship and financial literacy, support women’s cooperatives, and provide mentorship, increasing economic independence. We have distributed 300 sewing machines to widows and underprivileged women. Beneficiaries: 20,000+ women Locations: 38 districts in Tamil Nadu, Bangalore, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh Hope Warriors: Support for Differently Abled Persons Since 2014, we have provided skills training, assistive devices, and community awareness programs to support individuals with disabilities, enhancing their quality of life and social inclusion. Beneficiaries: 500 individuals in Tamil Nadu Locations: Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Vellore, Perambalur, Bangalore, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh Tree Plantation: We raise awareness about environmental conservation through tree planting and educational campaigns. To date, we have planted over 10,000 saplings and distributed 5,000 seed balls, engaging local communities in care and maintenance programs. Total Trees Planted: 10,000 Locations: Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Vellore, Perambalur