Atswa Trust

District

Tiruvallur

Chittoor

Chennai

Kanchipuram

Tirupati

States

Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu faces an alarming road safety crisis, ranking among the highest in India for road crash fatalities, with 65,562 lives lost in a single year. Addressing this issue, it is executing the "Together for Safer Roads in the State of Tamil Nadu, India" project, funded by the PSA Foundation. Operating within the Decade of Action for Road Safety's Pillar 4, the initiative targets safer road users, focusing on enhancing safe driving knowledge and behaviour.

Over 32 months, it aims to reduce fatalities by supporting Safe Schools Zones and a multimedia awareness campaign, benefiting 200,000 youth. The Road Safety specialist will be crucial in refining the project plan, ensuring effective implementation, and providing essential technical support.

District

Tiruvallur

Chittoor

Chennai

Kanchipuram

Tirupati

States

Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

Promoting women's development stands as a pivotal focus for ATSWA, recognizing that empowering women creates positive ripple effects, elevating entire families socioeconomically. The organisation dedicates efforts to the comprehensive advancement of marginalized women through awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and sustainable economic programs. In Pulicat (Pazhaverkadu), Tamil Nadu, specific projects, such as crab fattening activities and Equitas' small loans benefiting 180 women, aim to catalyze income generation. Additionally, a partnership with Club Mahindra supports training sixty women in Butternut bark plate and cup making, fostering economic empowerment and community welfare.

District

Tiruvallur

Chittoor

Chennai

Kanchipuram

Tirupati

States

Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

ATSWA's commitment to aiding disabled individuals includes establishing vocational training centres in Redhills, Chennai, Dasukuppam, Madanambedu in Sathyavedu Mandal, and Chittoor town in Chittoor district. Seeking Government support for funding, these centres aim to empower more disabled individuals, fostering financial and social independence.

Registered with the Skill Council for People with Disabilities (SCPWD), NCVRT, TRRAIN - PANKH, SMILE Foundation, NSDC to offer courses like Domestic Data Entry Operator, Retail Sales Associate, General Duty Associates, Nursing, Lab Technician Courses and Housekeeping Room Attendant, aiming to train 2650 young people annually, ultimately expanding vocational training for aspiring individuals.

District

Tiruvallur

Chittoor

States

Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

The significance of senior citizen care has grown amid societal shifts, particularly with the rise of nuclear families. ATSWA extends its care to senior citizens in Sathyavedu, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, and Pulicat, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu. Addressing their needs, the organisation provides essentials like clothing, bed sheets, medicines, and food supplements. Monthly eye care camps in Sathyavedu cater to their well-being. Currently, 60 seniors in Sathyavedu and 46 in Pulicat benefit from these services. Despite the demand for more assistance, financial constraints limit the scope. In Madanambedu, a daycare centre has been initiated, ensuring seniors receive a nutritious lunch daily.

District

Tiruvallur

Chittoor

Chennai

Kanchipuram

Tirupati

States

Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

The initiative strives to bring joy and prosperity to disadvantaged children, facilitating their success in life through impactful assistance in the form of residential child care. The programme encompasses three vital areas:

a. Residential Child Care for children facing risks,
b. Community-based Child Care tailored for boys affected by HIV, and
c. Education and Rehabilitation efforts focused on children with disabilities.

The overarching goal is to create a supportive environment that nurtures the well-being and development of these vulnerable youngsters.

District

Tiruvallur

States

Tamil Nadu

Strengthening Resilience and Sustainability Among Vulnerable Coastal Communities in the Pulicat Region is a community-based initiative implemented by ATSWA Trust to enhance the resilience, preparedness, and sustainable livelihoods of socially vulnerable coastal communities in the Pulicat region of Tamil Nadu. The project focuses on disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, livelihood restoration, environmental conservation, WASH, psychosocial well-being, and community capacity building. Through participatory approaches, awareness programmes, skill development, and local stakeholder engagement, the project empowers Dalit, Irula, fisherfolk, women, youth, and children to better withstand climate-related disasters while promoting long-term social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

District

Tiruvallur

States

Tamil Nadu

Cyclone Ditwah Emergency Response and Relief for Socially Vulnerable Communities in the Pulicat Region is a humanitarian intervention implemented by ATSWA Trust to provide immediate relief and early recovery support to families affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the Pulicat coastal region of Tamil Nadu. The project delivered emergency food supplies, safe drinking water, hygiene and dignity kits, blankets, sleeping mats, and temporary shelter materials to vulnerable Dalit, Irula, and fisherfolk communities. It also provided psychosocial support for adolescents, strengthened community participation through local volunteers, and promoted coordinated disaster response, helping affected families restore safety, dignity, and resilience in the aftermath of the cyclone.

District

Tiruvallur

States

Tamil Nadu

Empowering Adolescents for a Resilient Future is a community-based initiative implemented by ATSWA Trust to improve the well-being, leadership, and life opportunities of adolescent girls and boys in vulnerable coastal communities of the Pulicat region. The project promotes mental health, gender equality, life skills, education, and leadership through peer groups, Adolescent Resource Centres, counselling, health awareness, and community engagement. By strengthening the capacity of adolescents, families, schools, and local institutions, the project fosters confidence, resilience, social inclusion, and active participation, enabling young people to make informed decisions and contribute positively to their communities.

District

Tiruvannamalai

States

Tamil Nadu

Community Medical Camp at Vadamanappakkam is a health outreach initiative implemented by ATSWA Trust to improve access to quality healthcare for underserved and vulnerable communities in Vadamanappakkam, Tamil Nadu. The project provides free medical consultations, general health screenings, diagnostic tests, medicines, health education, and referrals for specialized treatment. Special attention is given to women, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities. By promoting preventive healthcare, early diagnosis, nutrition awareness, and healthy practices, the project contributes to improved community health, reduced disease burden, and enhanced well-being.

District

Tiruvallur

States

Tamil Nadu

Adolescent Girls Empowerment Project – Pulicat is an initiative implemented by ATSWA Trust to empower adolescent girls from vulnerable coastal communities through education, life skills, health awareness, leadership development, and gender equality. The project provides safe spaces for learning, peer support, career guidance, menstrual health education, psychosocial support, and vocational exposure. By engaging families, schools, and community stakeholders, the project strengthens girls' confidence, decision-making abilities, and resilience, enabling them to pursue education, protect their rights, and become active leaders in their communities.