Our Programs
Health Environment Educational And Legal Protection Society
Guided Learning Centres (GLC)
Our GLCs focus on child rights education. In 2020-2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our centers faced operational challenges. However, we continued to provide guidance and support to children, emphasizing COVID-19 safety measures. Our child protection initiative in the Kodaikanal area is expressed not only with CPC members but also with SHG(Self Help Group) members. It helped around 120 children across five villages.
Children’s Clubs
We operate 7 children’s clubs, promoting child protection and rights awareness. Despite pandemic disruptions, we reached over 120 children in 5 villages through one-on-one COVID awareness programs and continued discussions on child protection issues.
Loving Children Home
Our children’s home provides shelter and education to orphaned and underprivileged children. In 2021-2022, we admitted 25 boys and commenced school operations on November 1st. Ongoing renovations and maintenance work continue to improve living conditions. Admissions for students from villages like Pattiakad, Karuvelampatti, and Kadasikadu were in progress alongside COVID-19 relief provision distribution.
Thamaraikulam Day Care Centre
This center supports early childhood education for Palian tribal communities. We provide food, nutritious snacks, and educational support to 13-15 children aged 2-5 years from 53 families. Six visits were made to support the Balwadi daycare center for early childhood education. The center, supported by the Geneva International team, provided food and nutritious snacks to 13-15 children aged 2-5 years from 53 Palian tribal families. COVID relief materials were distributed to these families and 39 families in the neighboring Palamalai Paliar village.
COVID-19 Relief Efforts
During the pandemic, HELPS stepped up to support vulnerable communities:
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- Distributed relief materials to over 1,100 families by December 2021
- Provided food packages worth Rs. 1,000 per family, including essential items
- Reached remote tribal villages, including Karuvelampatti, located 50 km from Kodaikanal
- Distributed over 2,700 masks and conducted awareness campaigns in 28+ villages
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PRATHAM Educational Survey
We participated in the national-level PRATHAM educational survey, covering 1,350 students across 4 districts. This online survey assessed education standards in villages and town panchayats, contributing to national education policy improvements.
Internship Program
We hosted a 10-day internship for 35 MSW and MA Sociology students from Mother Teresa Women’s University, providing hands-on experience in community development and social work.
Child Rights and Protection:
Our ongoing efforts in child rights and protection include:
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- Preventing child marriages and addressing child abuse cases
- Conducting awareness programs in schools and communities
Collaborating with local authorities and NGOs to ensure child safety
Health and Disability Support
- Provided medical assistance to 4 sick individuals and 3 orthopedic cases
- Organized differently-abled day celebrations
- Conducted follow-up treatments and home admissions for disabled and elderly individuals
Environmental Initiatives
- Tree planting activities in rural areas of Pudukottai district
- Environmental awareness programs in schools and communities
- Promotion of sustainable practices through our programs
