Our Programmes

Every child deserves a place where they feel safe, loved, and encouraged to dream. Janani Home for Girl Children was created with this belief at its heart. Located in Kovilpalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the home was established by Prime Social and Educational Trust to provide care, education, and opportunities for girls who need support and protection.

The journey began with just one girl. Founder Director S. M. Arasu believed that every child deserves a safe place to live and an opportunity to build a better future. What started as a small effort gradually grew through dedication, hard work, and the support of kind-hearted donors and well-wishers.

The path was not easy. Janani Home operated from rented buildings for many years and faced financial difficulties, floods, and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. There were times when meeting daily expenses such as food, rent, and maintenance was difficult. Despite these struggles, the commitment to the children remained strong.

With continuous support from donors, volunteers, and friends of the organization, Janani Home was able to continue its work and eventually establish a stable home for the children. This became an important milestone in the organization's journey.

Today, Janani Home provides care, protection, education, and emotional support to 12 girls. The home offers a family-like environment where children can study, develop life skills, build confidence, and prepare for a brighter future. Every girl at Janani Home is encouraged to dream, learn, and grow.

Janani Home operates under the guidance of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and the Department of Women and Child Development, in strict adherence to all statutory requirements governing child protection institutions in India. Our admission process is guided by the CWC, with all placements documented and monitored according to government protocols.

Our Women Empowerment programme recognizes that sustainable change begins with economic independence. Since 2008, we have organized women in rural and urban communities around Puducherry into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) — small collectives that meet regularly to save, share knowledge, and support one another.

These groups are not merely savings clubs; they are engines of transformation. Members learn financial literacy, bookkeeping, and collective decision-making. Through partnerships with NABARD and local banks, our SHGs access microcredit to start or expand small businesses — from tailoring and food processing to handicrafts and retail.

Our vocational training centres offer practical skills in areas with real market demand. Women receive hands-on instruction, mentorship from successful entrepreneurs, and ongoing support as they launch their enterprises. We also promote entrepreneurship development and financial inclusion, ensuring women have the tools to participate fully in the economic life of their communities.

The ripple effects are profound. As women earn, they invest in their children's education, improve family nutrition, and gain a voice in household and village decisions. Many SHG members have gone on to become community leaders, trainers, and advocates for other women.

Education is the most powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty — yet many children in marginalized communities lack the support they need to succeed in school. Our After-School and Remedial Education Programmes bridge this gap by providing structured academic support and a nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Operating across twelve schools in and around Puducherry and neighbouring regions of Tamil Nadu, our programmes serve children from families with limited literacy, economic stress, and little access to educational resources at home. Our trained tutors and volunteers work closely with teachers to identify learning gaps and provide targeted remedial instruction in mathematics, science, language, and comprehension.

Beyond academics, we emphasize holistic development. Children participate in art, music, sports, and life-skills workshops that build creativity, teamwork, and confidence. Our education support initiatives ensure that no child is left behind. Struggling students receive one-on-one attention, customized learning plans, and patient encouragement that helps them catch up and often exceed expectations. For many children, our after-school centre becomes a second home — a place where they feel valued, supported, and capable.

Access to healthcare remains one of the most pressing challenges for rural communities around Puducherry and neighbouring districts of Tamil Nadu. Many villages have no clinic, no regular doctor visits, and limited awareness of preventive health measures. Our Rural Health and Awareness Programmes exist to fill this critical gap.

Through regular health camps, we bring essential medical services directly to the doorsteps of underserved villages. Our camps offer general health check-ups, eye screenings, dental assessments, and specialized services including cancer screening for women. By partnering with local hospitals and medical professionals, we ensure that patients identified with health concerns receive timely referrals and follow-up care.

Prevention is at the heart of our health strategy. We conduct community health education sessions and awareness generation programmes on nutrition, hygiene, maternal health, child care, rural water and sanitation, and disease prevention. These sessions are designed to be culturally sensitive and participatory, encouraging community members to ask questions, share concerns, and adopt healthier practices.

Our cancer screening programme has been particularly impactful. In villages where women had never undergone screening, early detection has led to life-saving treatment. The programme not only addresses immediate health needs but also creates a culture where seeking healthcare is normalized and encouraged. We also provide assistance to homeless and disadvantaged individuals, ensuring they receive the care they need.