| Responding to a need, reaching out to the poor… |
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| Thirumalai Charity Trust (TCT) was created in 1970 to promote education, provide medical relief to the rural poor and, in general, alleviate human suffering. | |
| Over the years, its commitment and activities have grown,touching every aspect of rural life – health, education, economic and social… “Bringing the rural poor together, in building their own future.” | |
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Serves the cause of education | ||
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Promotes the health and welfare of rural families | ||
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Helps rural women restore and preserve their dignity | ||
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Strives to liberate families from the evils of alcohol | ||
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Gives assistance to disabled persons | ||
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Functions as a facilitator of change | ||
| TCT started its rural activities in a small dispensary in June 1983. It began its community-based work in 1989, in four hamlets with women volunteers. Today its activities span over six blocks of Vellore District, covering and 1,25,000 households. |
With the belief that rural growth must come from within the community, TCT has equipped the local communities by
training women health volunteers and developing village action groups for each of its programmes. TCT has built a high degree of awareness on nutrition, health, hygiene, alcoholism, disability and women's status in society... all with the active involvement and support of the beneficiaries and community, ensuring sustainability. |
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Based on its strong foundation with people and 25 years of experience in rural healthcare, TCT plans to expand its role and launch a new facility –Thirumalai Mission Hospital, to offer high-quality health- care on a not-for-profit basis. It will address the growing concern about poor rural healthcare facilties and practices, and meet the urgent need for accessible, affordable healthcare. |
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