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Like all proud Indians and NRIs, we too, want to make India a better country. Even after the typically fierce “but India has a great history” retort, we look down embarrassed and helpless in terms of our rural youth being misguided and unemployed. The education system in rural India suffers both on poor infrastructure as well as an abysmal quality of education.A short clip above gives an overview of our work. Also there are related articles by Dr. Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIM Indore. We have been very lucky to have had the stalwarts from the education &amp; social entrepreneurship sector (Professors from IIM Indore, Bangalore, Udaipur &amp; TISS; Caring Friends, Mumbai, Other NGO entrepreneurs like Vinayak Lohani) and tie-ups with institutions like Head-Held High &amp; Goonj Delhi) guide us through our journey of trying to bring around this paradigm shift. 
 We need your contribution to help the youth realize their dreams. Lets together give them our support and guidance and do our part in giving back to the society we feel proud to be a part of!SSES through its educational initiative SSISM empowers the rural youth with access to quality higher education and employment opportunities. It offers graduation courses with transportation to rural students from the interiors of Madhya Pradesh (70 KM radius). Free computer access education is provided to school children. Special focus is on girl education and parent counseling. Out of 1050 students; 70% are girls, few being university toppers. SSES provides placement &amp; entrepreneurship opportunities to students by exposing them to current industry needs every 6 months via industry visits, training, updated curriculum, vocational training etc. Spoken English classes from Head-Held High, Bangalore headed by CNN IBN Awardee aims to bridge the crucial communication gap that poses a big challenge of these students. 
 SSES target to impact minimum 10,000 direct beneficiaries per year. These include students, their families and all who wants to become self reliant.Since 2010; we have imparted courses &amp; training's to nearly 6000 people. A paradigm shift from being aloof to being aware and focused to parents encouraging their girls to study and become independent have been our key achievements. Some of the achievements are: 1050 total students, 60% girls from 200 villages, 4000+ villagers trained in the basics of computers, 10+ entrepreneurship projects, 14 university toppers, 3 university sports captain and 70+ placements in national and multi-national companies.SSISM alumnis being role models, girls making an exemplary mark by being independent and proving themselves, Emergence of local entrepreneurs. Girls who decide to stay in village are much sought after as teachers at primary and secondary schools, allied industries and occupations like dairy farming, retailing, etc. They are proving to be more aware and dedicated for their family occupation, like farming.

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Atchayam Trust strives with a holistic approach to provide a dignified life for homeless beggars, old aged, physically challenged, mentally ill and mentally retarded people whom all are wandering as destitute in the streets and are left as helpless. 

Hunger & Homelessness

Atchayam provides medical care and support to all the beggars and homeless right from the initial stages of the rescue process.

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Atchayam inculcates livelihood skill development to ensure the self reliant and sustainable life

Livelihood

Atchayam Trust is a registered (Reg.No-10/2014), non-governmental organization at Erode established in the year 2014 by a great visionary, Mr.P. Naveenkumar M.E. The trust was founded with an ultimate vision, ‘Create a Beggar Free India’ and its mission is to strive with a holistic approach to provide a dignified life for homeless beggars, old aged, physically challenged, mentally ill and mentally retarded people whom all are wandering as destitute in the streets and are left as helpless. We insist on awareness among the youngsters to take care of their parents and elders and to involve themselves as volunteers to inculcate social responsibility in them thereby successfully we reached various districts of Tamilnadu through the active involvement of 400+ enthusiastic volunteers and rehabilitated 1244 beggars and counseled 11068 beggars in the journey of 10 years of excellence in service. Being instrumental in striving for their well-being, the Founder and president, Mr. P. Naveenkumar was awarded with National Youth Award by the Government of India and the Chief Minister’s State Youth Award by the Government of Tamilnadu and bags 70+ prestigious awards and recognitions.

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ATCHAYAM TRUST

This nonprofit is registered as a charitable trust under section 12A of India's Income Tax Act, 1961.

This nonprofit is registered under section 80G of India's Income Tax Act, 1961. This means you can deduct 50% of the donation you made through your tax return.

Elderly people forced to beg on the streets are often neglected, enduring lives filled with hardship. Atchayam Trust’s mission is to offer a better life for abandoned and vulnerable elderly people. Your generous support has helped us bring a change in their lives. Let’s take a look at the achievements of Atchayam Trust during FY 2025-26:<ul><li>Rescued 136 homeless individuals engaged in begging, with 62 individuals admitted to our rehabilitation shelter.&nbsp;</li><li>Provided safe shelter, three nutritious meals per day along with morning and evening tea/snacks, and clothing support to 85 residents.</li><li>Conducted counselling and therapy sessions for all beneficiaries to support their mental and emotional well-being.&nbsp;</li><li>6 rescued individuals were successfully reunited with their families.</li><li>Carried out primary health screenings for all residents and facilitated psychiatric referrals with follow-up treatment for 19 beneficiaries.&nbsp;</li><li>Provided vocational and self-employment skill training to 42 beneficiaries.</li><li>Distributed hygiene kits, ensured personal care, and conducted awareness sessions on health and cleanliness.&nbsp;</li><li>Facilitated easy access for residents to ID cards, pensions, and welfare schemes.&nbsp;</li></ul>Donate now to help us touch the lives of many more abandoned elderly people. Your invaluable contribution can help us give a life of dignity and care to elderly beggars.

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Roshni Ramesh

The misery of the elderly left to rot on the streets is difficult to imagine. Atchayam was born out of our founders need to eradicate this misery and restore hope in the lives of these innocent elders. Take a look at our accomplishments in the period April '25 - September '25 •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rescued 69 homeless individuals engaged in begging from street situations and admitted them into rehabilitation shelter•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provided continuous shelter, three daily meals with morning &amp; evening tea/snacks, clothing /material support to 85 residents during the period•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conducted counselling and therapy sessions for 85 beneficiaries•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conducted primary health screenings and psychiatry referrals with follow-up treatment for 30 beneficiaries&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Skilled/trained 40 individuals in vocational/self‐employment skills enabling them to transition away from begging.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitated family reunification for 19 rescued persons who were traced and reintegrated with their families.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitated social entitlements –obtained disability cards for 14 individuals, disability pension facilitated for 1 individual and facilitated opening of bank accounts for 1 individual•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Organized community outreach events (food distributions, dress/material support, medical outreach) reaching roadside vulnerable persons.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Carried out awareness campaigns/rallies/street plays in schools/colleges/communities on “no alms giving in form of money” and supporting dignified rehabilitation, engaging students/public.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributed 1,200 food packets to homeless individuals on streets•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advocacy efforts by contributing field based insights for policy formulation as an expert committee member framed by National Institute of Social Development(NISD), MoSJE, Gov.of India We've made enormous strides to ensure no elderly person suffers endlessly on the streets but without your help all our efforts will go to waste. Your support is the difference between their life and death. Make a difference and donate now.

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The elderly beneficiaries of our shelter home have been abandoned by everyone - their families, their friends, their communities... but not by you. Your steadfast support is essential to maintaining and improving our performance so we can serve more abandoned elderly and make the final chapter of their lives as comfortable as possible. Check out the impact we've made in FY 24-25 below! •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Three nutritious meals &amp; snacks were served daily to 41 individuals•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Monthly health checkups conducted for 41 beneficiaries•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conducted 316 hours of vocational training programs•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Administered regular counseling sessions and therapy sessions for 41 beneficiaries•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reunited some of our beneficiaries with their families Thank you for your support thus far, but we can't stop here! The men and women of our shelter home are relying on you to simply survive. Help us keep our lights on and donate now.

Thank you so much for your help! Together, we can rescue and care for dozens of abandoned elderly. Our donor's support is essential to achieving our aims and we couldn't have done this without you. Here are some of the achievements we've made with your help - <ol><li>Provided 3 square meals to each of our 50 beneficiaries since April 2024.</li><li>540 hours of self-skill training to our beneficiaries, to help them live independently.</li><li>5 homeless individuals reunited with their families</li><li>1 beneficiary is now self-employed</li></ol> This is just a part of what we can accomplish. Your support is crucial to extending Atchyamam Trust's reach and saving countless other abandoned elderly living miserably on the streets. Be the change you want to see in the world. Donate now.

Date of visit: 28th SeptemberGIVE team member: Sai Saranya We first met the program team at Atchayam's head office. They took us through their procedures and guidelines, and the steps taken to implement their program. The program team is comprised of 4 executives and a stream of eager, reliable young volunteers from nearby educational institutions. The process starts with identification of the beneficiary before informing the authorities, and then rehabilitation. The destitute, a significant number of whom are mentally ill, are provided shelter, care, treatment, and counselling. Staff include 3 social workers, a cook, 2 healthcare workers, 1 manager, and visiting doctors. The Give Team had a pleasant and illuminating trip to Atchayam Trusts care home. The residence was large with a capacity of 50 beds. The space is divided based on gender, and physical and mental status. The well-being of the inmates at Atchayams care home is a top-priority. Yoga, games, vocational training, and entrepreneurial activities are organised to keep the men and women of Atchayam occupied and active. Residents are fed two square meals a day and rehabilitated in cases of drug abuse. When we spoke to them, they informed us how happy they were with the facilities and how they felt safe under Atchayams roof. Check out some images from our visit below! We've done an incredible job so far but Atchayam envisions a world with no one left behind. We need your help to extend our reach and take care of countless other abandoned elderly who need our facilities.Do your part. Donate now.

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No person chooses to be homeless and begging on the streets. But the unfortunate reality is that many elderly people end up on the streets because they are kicked out of the house by their children or abandoned by their families. Once on the streets, they are alone, starving, begging and in danger of being exploited. P. Naveenkumar of Atchayam Trust rescues the homeless and abandoned elderly and provides them shelter, medical attention, healthy meals and vocational skills to rebuild their lives.Your support can help Naveenkumar to feed and continue to transform their lives. ﻿Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India), &amp; 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (USA). Naveenkumar often finds the elderly in pitiable conditions. Since the homeless elderly are unable to bathe or change their clothes, they are covered in ants, flies, sores and wounds and their bodies start to smell. This makes people chase them away and even physically abuse them. Since 2014, Atchayam Trust has rescued, sheltered, counselled and rehabilitated more than 12,000 beggars and transformed their lives with counselling, skills training and job placements. But the 80 elderly and homeless grandparents rescued from the streets are in danger of losing their homes. Your donation will help them have shelter, nutritious food and the care they need to be rehabilitated.A home of comfort and transformation Founded by P. Naveenkumar in Erode in Tamil Nadu, Atchayam Trust gives the rescued elders shelter, medical attention, 3 healthy meals a day, counselling and vocational skills training. In many cases, Atchayam Trust also reunites the abandoned elderly with their families so they can live out their remaining years with their loved ones. When the abandoned grandparents pass away, their funerals are conducted according to their appropriate traditions and with compassion and care.  A founder with compassionWhen Atchayam Trust’s founder Naveenkumar cleared his GATE and TANCET exams as a young man, he was all set to join an MNC. But when he saw homeless senior citizens suffering on the streets in miserable conditions, it moved him so deeply that he wondered, “Why are old grandparents suffering alone on the streets like this and what can I do to help them?” That’s when Atchayam Trust was founded with the vision to create a “beggar-free India”. Need for the fundraiserNaveenkumar shares that “when people are born, they are happy. Likewise, when they pass away, they should be happy and not alone and miserable.” But far too many abandoned and homeless people die alone in misery and heartache. Atchayam Trust aims to rescue and care for these homeless beggars, but Naveenkumar now needs your support to continue caring for the 80 beggars in his care and reach out to many more with love and affection. “Just because of a lack of money”, he shares, “no human soul should be left all alone on the streets.”  Donate now to help Naveenkumar continue to shelter and care for the 80 elderly beggars taken off the streets and give them shelter, food, medical care and comfort to help them live despite being abandoned by their families.

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