Sethu Foundation

The overarching term "Chetna," meaning consciousness, has been adopted by Sethu Foundation to encompass all its programmes related to children. Under this umbrella, several initiatives have been launched, with plans for additional programs in the near future. The Chetna programmes are specifically designed for children from underprivileged communities in and around Teynampet.
Currently, 515 children from these 11 communities have been enrolled, and identity cards have been issued to all of them. The following initiatives are conducted:
• Creative Classes
• Tuition and Homework Support
• Chetna Library and Resource Centre
• Bridging the Digital Divide
• Tours and Visits for Chetna Children
• Knowledge Web

It has successfully enlisted 1100 women (100 from each community) to assess their aptitude, skill sets, and preferred areas of work.
An extensive form has been designed to gather all necessary details, and these women have completed the form through the community enumerators. Utilizing this information, the organisation is in the process of creating diverse programs aimed at developing their skills for employment and social entrepreneurship.
Some of the identified areas for training and skill development are:
• Gardening
• Hospital Attendants
• Data Entry
• Telecallers
• Housekeeping
• Manufacturing Idly Dosa Batter
• Salon Assistants
• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Painting

Kalpavriksha draws inspiration from the divine mythological tree that fulfills all human needs. It is envisioned as an e-commerce platform, titled Shop and Donate. The goal is to curate niche products of value from different regions of the country and make them available for purchase on this platform. A distinctive aspect of this approach is that the total cost payable by the buyer will transparently reflect the cost incurred by the organisation, along with a profit element that will be considered a donation for supporting various activities within the foundation.