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Water Wells

Education for Sanitary Workers' Children

Children of municipal sanitary workers grow up in poverty cycles their parents couldn't escape. We provide daily coaching, study materials, and nutrition support — so their story ends differently.

38%
Children Enrolled: 38 This Year's Targe: 100
Help to Mothers

KANAVU PADIKATTU

In Trichy's underserved slums, children fall behind without after-school support. Our evening centres give them the one-on-one attention government schools can't. Dreams don't wait — and neither do we.

43%
Children Enrolled: 65 This Year's Target: 150
Child Support

Supplementary Education for Refugee Camp Children

Displaced children in Tamil Nadu's refugee camps are the most educationally vulnerable. Manitham brings structured learning directly to the camps — because no child should pay for where they were born.

29%
Children Enrolled: 22 This Year's Target: 75
Award 1
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's State Best Youth Award

The highest youth recognition in Tamil Nadu

awarded directly by the Chief Minister in 2023 for over a decade of grassroots social work across Trichy's most underserved communities.

Award 2
Institutional Award · 2024

Best Social Worker Award — Bishop Heber College, Trichy

Recognised by one of Trichy's most respected academic institutions for outstanding contribution to community welfare and social development in Tamil Nadu.

Award 3
International Award · 2024

Golden Heart Guardian Award — ICRS 2024

Honoured at the International Congress on Renaissance in Sports (ICRS 2024) for exceptional humanitarian commitment and community leadership at the international level.

Award 4
National Award · 2019

Best Social Worker Award — Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India

Awarded at the prestigious Mini India event 2019 by the Regional Directorate of NSS, Chennai — a national-level recognition of Manitham's impact on youth and community.

Award 5
Community Award

Periyar Award — Tamil Nadu Lawyers Association

Conferred by the Tamil Nadu Lawyers Association in the name of the great social reformer Periyar — recognising Manitham's commitment to equality, justice, and community upliftment.

Award 6
Special Award · 2020

Constant Contributor for Women Empowerment — Vision 2020

Recognised for sustained, long-term contribution to women's financial independence and empowerment through skills training and leadership programmes across Tamil Nadu.

Award 7
Community Award

Community Contributor Award — Social Development Association, Chennai

Awarded by the Social Development Association, Chennai, for consistent and impactful community development work serving children, women, and elders across Tamil Nadu.

Award 8
Government Award

COVID-19 Warrior Award — Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India

Nationally recognised for frontline humanitarian service during the COVID-19 pandemic — delivering meals to 1,500+ patients at government hospitals and supporting women and children in crisis.

Award 9
Academic · Journal Publication

Published Research on COVID-19 & Mental Health

Founder Mr. R. Dinesh Kumar's research — "Analysis of Psycho-Social Apprehensions of Common Man Linked with COVID-19 Pandemic" — published in an academic journal, reflecting both scholarly and field expertise.

Support Us

Every rupee you give directly reaches a child, an elder, or a woman rebuilding her life in Trichy. Donations are 80G tax-exempt.

Every rupee you give directly reaches a child, an elder, or a woman rebuilding her life in Trichy. Donations are 80G tax-exempt.

Every rupee you give directly reaches a child, an elder, or a woman rebuilding her life in Trichy. Donations are 80G tax-exempt.

Progress Bar:₹X raised of ₹5,00,000 goal (update with real figure)

Preset Amounts: ₹500 | ₹1000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 | Custom

MONTHLY GIVING

ADOPT A CAUSE

Children's Education

Children's Education (Photo: child studying) KANAVU PADIKATTU Sponsor one child's evening coaching, study materials, and nutrition for an entire month. ₹1000 / month

Children's Education

Children's Education (Photo: child studying) KANAVU PADIKATTU Sponsor one child's evening coaching, study materials, and nutrition for an entire month. ₹1000 / month

₹1000

Support Us

Every rupee you give directly reaches a child, an elder, or a woman rebuilding her life in Trichy. Donations are 80G tax-exempt.

Every rupee you give directly reaches a child, an elder, or a woman rebuilding her life in Trichy. Donations are 80G tax-exempt.

Every rupee you give directly reaches a child, an elder, or a woman rebuilding her life in Trichy. Donations are 80G tax-exempt.

Progress Bar:₹X raised of ₹5,00,000 goal (update with real figure)

Preset Amounts: ₹500 | ₹1000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 | Custom

MONTHLY GIVING

ADOPT A CAUSE

Children's Education

Children's Education (Photo: child studying) KANAVU PADIKATTU Sponsor one child's evening coaching, study materials, and nutrition for an entire month. ₹1000 / month

₹1000

Elder Care

Elder Care (Photo: elder at the home) MANITHAM OLD AGE CARE Cover one elder's daily meals, medicines, and shelter for a full month of dignity. ₹1,000 / month

₹1000

Refugee Children

Refugee Children (Photo: refugee camp child) SRI LANKAN REFUGEE SUPPORT Fund education and nutrition for one displaced child — giving them a future beyond the camp. ₹1500 / month

₹1000

Timeline Layout
01

The Beginning — 2012

Started evening coaching for 80 underprivileged children in Sempattu slum. Began serving roadside elders and mentally ill individuals with food and shelter in Trichy.

  • First evening study centre opened
  • 80 children enrolled
  • Roadside elder care started
02

Growing — 2014 to 2015

Partnered with Action Aid India on bonded labour children's education. Led Lebara Foundation's Sri Lankan refugee children project in collaboration with the Government of Tamil Nadu.

  • Refugee children programme launched
  • HIV-affected children supported
  • Government partnership established
03

Expanding — 2018 to 2020

Formally registered as Manitham Trust. Launched old age home, women empowerment programme, and Manitham Digital School. Led COVID-19 relief — 1,500+ patients served daily at government hospitals.

  • Trust officially registered
  • Old age home operational
  • COVID-19 Warrior Award received
04

Today — 2024

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Best Youth Award. 8 national and state awards. 300+ children. 500 elders rescued. 23,000+ meals served. Still growing. Still serving every day.

  • 80G & 12A certified
  • 5 active programmes
  • 12+ years of uninterrupted service
State Award · 2023

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's State Best Youth Award

The highest youth recognition in Tamil Nadu — awarded directly by the Chief Minister in 2023 for over a decade of grassroots social work across Trichy's most underserved communities.

Institutional Award · 2024

Best Social Worker Award — Bishop Heber College, Trichy

Recognised by one of Trichy's most respected academic institutions for outstanding contribution to community welfare and social development in Tamil Nadu.

International Award · 2024

Golden Heart Guardian Award — ICRS 2024

Honoured at the International Congress on Renaissance in Sports (ICRS 2024) for exceptional humanitarian commitment and community leadership at the international level.

National Award · 2019

Best Social Worker Award — Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India

Awarded at the prestigious Mini India event 2019 by the Regional Directorate of NSS, Chennai — a national-level recognition of Manitham's impact on youth and community.

Community Award

Periyar Award — Tamil Nadu Lawyers Association

Conferred by the Tamil Nadu Lawyers Association in the name of the great social reformer Periyar — recognising Manitham's commitment to equality, justice, and community upliftment.

Special Award · 2020

Constant Contributor for Women Empowerment — Vision 2020

Recognised for sustained, long-term contribution to women's financial independence and empowerment through skills training and leadership programmes across Tamil Nadu.

Community Award

Community Contributor Award — Social Development Association, Chennai

Awarded by the Social Development Association, Chennai, for consistent and impactful community development work serving children, women, and elders across Tamil Nadu.

Government Award

COVID-19 Warrior Award — Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India

Nationally recognised for frontline humanitarian service during the COVID-19 pandemic — delivering meals to 1,500+ patients at government hospitals and supporting women and children in crisis.

Academic · Journal Publication

Published Research on COVID-19 & Mental Health

Founder Mr. R. Dinesh Kumar's research — "Analysis of Psycho-Social Apprehensions of Common Man Linked with COVID-19 Pandemic" — published in an academic journal, reflecting both scholarly and field expertise.

Award 1
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's State Best Youth Award

The highest youth recognition in Tamil Nadu

awarded directly by the Chief Minister in 2023 for over a decade of grassroots social work across Trichy's most underserved communities.

Award 2
Institutional Award · 2024

Best Social Worker Award — Bishop Heber College, Trichy

Recognised by one of Trichy's most respected academic institutions for outstanding contribution to community welfare and social development in Tamil Nadu.

Award 3
International Award · 2024

Golden Heart Guardian Award — ICRS 2024

Honoured at the International Congress on Renaissance in Sports (ICRS 2024) for exceptional humanitarian commitment and community leadership at the international level.

Award 4
National Award · 2019

Best Social Worker Award — Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India

Awarded at the prestigious Mini India event 2019 by the Regional Directorate of NSS, Chennai — a national-level recognition of Manitham's impact on youth and community.

Award 5
Community Award

Periyar Award — Tamil Nadu Lawyers Association

Conferred by the Tamil Nadu Lawyers Association in the name of the great social reformer Periyar — recognising Manitham's commitment to equality, justice, and community upliftment.

Award 6
Special Award · 2020

Constant Contributor for Women Empowerment — Vision 2020

Recognised for sustained, long-term contribution to women's financial independence and empowerment through skills training and leadership programmes across Tamil Nadu.

Award 7
Community Award

Community Contributor Award — Social Development Association, Chennai

Awarded by the Social Development Association, Chennai, for consistent and impactful community development work serving children, women, and elders across Tamil Nadu.

Award 8
Government Award

COVID-19 Warrior Award — Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India

Nationally recognised for frontline humanitarian service during the COVID-19 pandemic — delivering meals to 1,500+ patients at government hospitals and supporting women and children in crisis.

Award 9
Academic · Journal Publication

Published Research on COVID-19 & Mental Health

Founder Mr. R. Dinesh Kumar's research — "Analysis of Psycho-Social Apprehensions of Common Man Linked with COVID-19 Pandemic" — published in an academic journal, reflecting both scholarly and field expertise.