Give , therefore, without pride, without fear, without seeking reward.
Give as the sun gives light because its nature is to shine. — Ramana Bhagavan
INITIATIVES ON THE GROUND
OLD-AGE WELFARE
JOYFUL LEARNING
ENVIRONMENTAL CARE
DIRECT HELP
PUPILS AT OUR SCHOOLS
SPONSORED SPONSORSHIPS, SCHOOL AND CAREER
HOT MEALS PER YEAR AT SCHOOL
TREES PLANTED
SINCE MID-2022
WE CARE FOR OLD-AGE WELFARE
Many elderly people today live in deep poverty and isolation, with very few having the opportunity to spend their later years with dignity and care. Increasingly, we hear of senior citizens who are neglected or even abandoned by their families—left lonely, unwell, and forgotten by society.
At Shanthimalai Trust, we believe that every elder deserves respect, safety, and compassionate support. Our old-age welfare initiatives aim to provide a secure and nurturing environment where senior citizens receive proper care, emotional support, nutritious food, and medical attention. By creating a home filled with dignity and human connection, we strive to ensure that our elders live their golden years with comfort, peace, and a sense of belonging.
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WE CARE FOR EDUCATION
Our Education Programmes are built on the Vision and Values of the Founders of the Shanthimalai Trust, Dr. Hugo and Anne Maier:
We strive to transform the lives of underprivileged children by providing a holistic development space beyond academic performance, nurturing their well-being at a physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual level. The key to development is “Help for Self-Help”.
OBJECTIVES
WELL-BEING: Physical, mental, and social well-being as well as life-skills are as important as academic performance to live a happy life.
LEARNING CULTURE: Learning each and every day is not mere acquisition of facts for a test. Rather developing playful openness to the unknown and awareness of our fellow beings and environment. Off-line and on-line.
COMMUNICATION AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT: To know ourselves as children of Arunachala and develop self-esteem and self-expression in all aspects of life.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Over and above theory, we train children in relevant practical computer skills they will need in work-life.
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WE CARE FOR ENVIRONMENT
Environment, waste management, energy, and water are not given much attention by the population. With devastating consequences. Shanthimalai Trust launched the “Environment Care” programme in 2022 and provided 45 lakhs for its development.
This initiative is fully aligned with local authorities and decision-makers for stronger impact: clean roads, clean water, wider use of solar energy are the “simple goals”.
Says environmental engineer Dr. Rajasekar: “We want to pull out all the stops I learned in my many years of experience in the Indian waste and energy industry. Even if it is a mammoth task at first, we can change things for the better with combined strength. Because love for God also means love for the environment.”
OBJECTIVES
GREEN EARTH MISSION: Planting and growing thousands of trees, cultivation of land, thus lessening the negative impact on ecosystems and biodiversity in the community.
INTEGRATED FARMING: Promotion of natural farming, aqua culture, agro forestry, livestock, and biogas generation using organic menure to improve soil fertility.
WASTE MANAGEMENT: Convert waste into use. Reduce, recycle, reuse. Aligned with municipalities, industry, NPOs and the private sector for effective implementation.
PLUS: Promotion of alternative energy, water augmentation and conservation, a herbal park to save herbs from extinction.
REGULAR TRAINING of all stakeholders on the above.
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YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS APPRECIATED.
THANK YOU FROM THE HEART!
The Shanthimalai Trust was honored in 2025 as well as in 2023 among many organizations by the District Collector in Tiruvannamalai for its outstanding services to society. It means a lot to us that the tireless work of our partner organization in India is seen and appreciated. In the picture from left to right: Mr E. Ashok (Trustee), Mr. K. Tharpagaraj (District Collector), Mrs. D. Vijayalakhsmi (Managing Trustee).
