Nourishing Hope: Serving Food for the Hunger

Prime Trust conducts surveys on the micro-credit outcomes in the women Self Help Groups

Prime Trust with the support of the interns from Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSOM) conducted a survey to assess the outcomes of microcredit given to women self-help groups. The survey was done from June 27, 2023, to June 30, 2023, as part of their internship program. The primary objective of the survey was to evaluate the impact of microcredit on the economic empowerment and socio-economic well-being of women belonging to Self-Help Groups. The survey team aimed to assess various aspects such as changes in income and employment, and access to financial services. The microcredit provided to the self-help groups has had a positive economic impact. A significant percentage of respondents reported an increase in their income levels since accessing microcredit, leading to improved living conditions. The microcredit received by the self-help groups has facilitated the creation of new employment opportunities. The survey indicated that microcredit has played a significant role in empowering women within self-help groups.

While the outcomes of microcredit were generally positive, the survey also highlighted some challenges faced by the self-help groups. Common challenges included limited financial literacy, high-interest rates, and difficulties in accessing markets for their products. These challenges require attention and targeted interventions to further enhance the benefits of microcredit.

Orientation session for the interns from JACSOM, Bengaluru

That sounds like a significant event for the interns at Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSOM), Bengaluru. The orientation session conducted by Prime Educational and Social Trust at Janani Home on June 26, 2023, and led by Mr. S.M. Arasu, the Founder and Managing Trustee of Prime Trust, must have provided valuable and guidance to the interns.

Prime Trust is known for its dedication to education and social welfare, and Mr. S.M. Arasu's involvement indicates the importance attached to the orientation session. The session likely aimed to familiarize the interns with the objectives and values of Prime Trust, as well as provide them with practical knowledge and skills relevant to their internship.

Orientation sessions are typically conducted to introduce new members or participants to an organization's mission, goals, and work culture. They often cover topics such as organizational structure, expectations, responsibilities, and any specific guidelines or protocols relevant to the interns' roles.

Attending an orientation session can help interns gain a better understanding of the organization they are associated with and enable them to align their efforts with the trust's vision. It may also foster a sense of community among the interns and provide opportunities for networking and collaboration.

Overall, the orientation session conducted by Prime Trust and led by Mr. S.M. Arasu would have likely played a vital role in setting the interns on the right path and preparing them for a meaningful and productive internship experience at JAGSOM.

Picnic to Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur & Mahabalipuram

Arignar Anna Zoological Park (abbreviated AAZP), also known as the Vandalur Zoo, is a zoological garden located in Vandalur, is in the southwestern part of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Established in 1855, it is the first public zoo in India. It is affiliated with the Central Zoo Authority of India. Spread over an area of 602 hectares (1,490 acres), including a 92.45-hectare (228.4-acre) rescue and rehabilitation center, the park is the largest zoological park in India. The main objectives of the park are ex-situ propagation of critically endangered species to prevent their extinction, wildlife education and interpretation aimed at a wider public appreciation of wildlife, and wildlife research to promote wildlife conservation and management

On 17.06.2023 the children in Janani home were taken for a one-day trip to the Aringar Anna Zoological Park. We began our travel at 7 am. The children were accompanied by the Founder and staff of Janani home. It was an exciting trip for the children. We reached the zoo at 10 am. The children were able to watch different kinds of animals and birds. It was a vast area and we had to walk a long distance. It was an informative and refreshing trip. After visiting the zoo, the team headed to Mahabalipuram. It was quite interesting to see Shore Temple and Monuments.

Janani Home set an example to the local community by cleaning their unutilized park and making it for regular usage!

Colas Nagar is a Locality in Puducherry where our Janani Home for Girls is located. This is named after the former Archbishop of Puducherry, Msgr. Auguste-Siméon Colas for the services he rendered for the people of Puducherry. This is very adjacent to our Home.

It is found that the park provided for Colas Nagar was not used by the public as it is full of bushes and used as a dump yard by the local community. It was our long-term dream to bring it under usage so that the public as well as our children can make use of it.

On 9th June 2023, our team members met our Member of the Legislative Assembly, Mr. AnnibalKennady, and explained the need. He happily accepted and visited Janani and the park and initiated the cleaning process. Instructions were given to the officials of Puducherry Municipality to do the needful.

We the students of PSG College, Coimbatore, staff of Prime Trust, and children of Janani Home involved in the exercise.

Drawing session for the children at our Child Care Centre

Children don’t always have the words to express how they’re feeling. Drawing gives children another way to communicate their emotions and thoughts. Along with expressing their emotions, it gives children the opportunity to draw from their imagination and show it to their friends and family. Drawing helps in the development of the following. Motor Skills, Creativity, Cognitive Development, Planning Skills, Eye-Hand Coordination, Visual Perception, Attention Span, and Healthy Emotional Release and Expression.

On the 7th and 8th of June 2023, the MSW interns from St. Alberts College, Kerelatook a drawing session for the evening school children at Sishubhavan play school, Muthialpet. The children were very excited to learn to draw different images and they participated with enthusiasm. The session provided the interns with an opportunity to observe and interact with children.