About SHEPERD Trust
The Society for Human Equality Peoples Health Education and Rural Development, a non-profit organization registered in 1990 with the registration number S25/90, is dedicated to providing social services to deserving communities in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, without discrimination based on caste and creed.
The Shepherd Trust, part of the aforementioned organization, has initiated various programs over the years to aid those in need. Notable initiatives include offering education and vocational training to children and youth, empowering women through skill-building programs, delivering healthcare services to rural communities, promoting education, distributing food and purified water, supporting environmental conservation, and contributing to disaster relief efforts. The trust is committed to enhancing the living standards of individuals in poverty, particularly in rural areas.
The Shepherd Trust focuses on ensuring that seniors live a life of dignity, respect, and security. Services provided include counseling, advocacy, legal aid, medical assistance, and financial aid. Education is a key focus area, with the belief that it is essential for breaking the cycle of poverty. The organization strives to provide quality education to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, the trust works on improving healthcare accessibility, offering medical check-ups, distributing medicines, and organizing health camps in remote areas.
Empowering women, children, and people with disabilities is a significant aspect of the trust's efforts. Vocational training is provided to women, enabling them to achieve self-sufficiency and financial independence. The trust actively engages in conserving natural resources through workshops, seminars, and training sessions on education, health, safety, and self-development. Since its inception, the organization has prioritized sustainable agriculture, encouraging small farmers to adopt local, natural, and organic methods.
Our Team
Chief Functionary : Mrs.K.V.Jothimani
President : Mr.T.S.Janarthanan
Treasurer : Mr.K.J.Jayaprakash
CEO : Mr.K.S.Venkataraman