Vallalar Educational Trust

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Kanjanur Village, India
Education for All

 

The Vallalar Educational Trust (VET) in Kanjanur Village in rural India is dedicated to empowering the nearby villages through social, economic and children's educational development to create a sustainable village atmosphere. VET initially started by working in a primary school and has continued to grow and educate the local community. VET’s primary activity is a nursery and primary school of 100 underprivileged children in Kanjanur.

VET aims at rural welfare reforms for Indian women and girls, as well as social welfare and health welfare. They assist women by forming self-help groups, leadership training, income generation programme, immunisation and family planning advice, and mother and child nutrition programmes. 

VET’s main aims and objectives are: 

• To work for the eradication of illiteracy and provide quality education to all.
• To help in improving health care services in the district.
• To create awareness about the importance of environment for good health.
• To empower women through income generating skills.
• To promote SHGs for economic independence of the women.
• To encourage and create awareness among local people preserving their environmental health,
   cultural and traditional heritage.

In Kanjanur village and surrounding villages, many of the adults are considered low-caste, and are therefore often illiterate. By providing a basic education to the children and women, VET is supporting the entire community with a holistic, sustainable and diversified approach.

For more information on VET, please click here.