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Our Story

Two Decades of Service.
One Unwavering Mission.

From a rented room with five intellectual disabled students in 2000, Manolayam Health Care Trust has grown into a leading rehabilitation and community development organisation, serving thousands of lives across two districts of Tamil Nadu.

How It All Began

Manolayam Health Care Trust was born out of a simple but powerful conviction, that every human being, regardless of ability, deserves dignity, care, and opportunity.

In the year 2000, the Trust began its journey in a modest rented building at Marakkadai, Koothanallur, with just five students and an unwavering commitment to serve the differently abled. Three years later, in 2003, the organisation was formally registered as a Charitable Trust under the Indian Trust Act (Registration No. 40/2003), giving it the legal foundation to expand its reach.

By 2015, the Trust had established two more residential special schools and an Early Intervention Centre, extending its services to Nagapattinam district. Today, Manolayam Health Care Trust runs three fully residential special schools, multiple community programs, women empowerment initiatives, and health awareness drives, touching thousands of lives every year.

Through every challenge and milestone, our philosophy has remained constant:

“Investment in Human Capital leads to Nation Building.”

What We Stand For

Vision

“To create an inclusive society where individuals with disabilities can live with dignity and purpose, and where all people have access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, while preserving the environment for future generations.”
Empowering communities through training, guidance, and counselling to enhance their social and economic positions.
Fostering self-help groups among marginalised and disabled individuals to promote collective empowerment.
Supporting women-headed households and HIV+ individuals through tailored training, counselling, and financial assistance.
Establishing community-based organisations to deliver comprehensive social services.
Reaching underserved populations through dedicated efforts and innovative strategies.
Adopting an integrated, multi-sectoral approach to drive sustainable development.
Providing specialised training, counselling, and health education to empower individuals and communities.
Promoting equitable access to resources and services through collaborative partnerships.
Improving health outcomes through education, early diagnosis, treatment, and holistic well-being practices.
Leveraging scientific research and expert knowledge to enhance program effectiveness.
Bridging gaps in government schemes by promoting awareness, accessibility, and utilisation.
Inspiring and empowering youth and women to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

Our Core Belief

“Manolayam Health Care Trust believes that Investment in Human Capital leads to Nation Building.”
Every rupee donated, every hour volunteered, and every program delivered is an investment, not just in one individual, but in the fabric of a stronger, more inclusive society. When a child with a disability learns a skill, when a rural woman gains financial independence, when a farmer shifts to organic cultivation, the nation grows.

The People Who Guide Us

Manolayam Health Care Trust is governed by a 7-member Board of Trustees, elected every two years by the General Body. Their diverse backgrounds, spanning medicine, education, commerce, and community leadership, bring strength, accountability, and purpose to the organisation’s governance.

P. MurugaiyanM.A., D.M.RManaging Trustee
P. MaheswariB.A., B.Ed.Financial Trustee
P. Suresh KannanB.ComTrustee
A. Begam John—Trustee
M. Palaiyan—Trustee
Dr. G. KarthikeyanM.B.B.STrustee
T.M. Badurudeen—Trustee

The Hands Behind Every Life We Touch

Behind every milestone is a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers who show up every day with compassion and purpose.

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Administrative Staff Managing operations, accounts, and compliance.
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Program Staff Special educators, therapists, health workers, community mobilisers, and field staff.
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Volunteers Community champions supporting programs, events, and outreach.
Our program staff include special educators, physiotherapists, speech therapists, psychologists, cooks, care assistants, health educators, and community organisers, each bringing their expertise to serve our beneficiaries with the highest standard of care.
Our Impact

Years of Work. Lives Changed. Numbers That Tell Our Story.

Every number below represents a real person, a real family, and a real change in quality of life.

Disability & Rehabilitation

  • 75+ residents supported across 3 residential special schools.
  • 3 schools recognised by State Commissioner for Disabled, Chennai.
  • Livelihood tools provided to spinal injury patients including wet grinders, printers, sewing machines, and amplifiers.
  • World Disability Day celebrated annually, reaching 10,000+ community members.
  • 500+ individuals reached through Differently Abled Awareness Camps across 10 villages.

Women Empowerment

  • 240+ Self-Help Groups formed across Thiruvarur and Nagapattinam.
  • ₹12 Crore credit value linked through SHG network.
  • 320 young women trained in tailoring and secured employment.
  • Nutritional support provided to 6 HIV+ women through country chicks and food kits.
  • Street show awareness about the disability and the government welfare schemes for disable peoples

Health & Awareness

  • 2,000+ individuals reached through Diabetes Awareness Programs.
  • 15,000 individuals reached through Dengue Van Awareness Campaigns.
  • 10,000 people covered under Road Safety Programs.
  • Women and Child Health Camps conducted across 6 villages.
  • Mask distribution during COVID-19 safeguarded community health.

Education & Children

  • 350 students served daily under Tamil Nadu CM Breakfast Scheme across 5 government schools.
  • 450 students from Classes 4-8 benefited from the Free Tuition Programme.
  • Significant improvement in Mathematics, English, and Science performance.
  • Child Rights Awareness drives promoting child labour-free communities.

Environment & Agriculture

  • 2,000 saplings planted through sustained tree plantation drives.
  • 100 farmers trained in organic cultivation across 5 villages.
  • 4,000 families adopted eco-friendly bags through Polythene Awareness Campaign.
  • Rainwater harvesting and farm pond construction promoted.

Milestone Achievements

  • All three special schools are State Government recognised.
  • 80G and 12AA registered and valid up to 2036.
  • Active partnerships with Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Board, DRDA, SSA, Pudhu Vaazhvu, and more.
  • Independence Day and Republic Day celebrated across 5 villages with 120+ children and women honoured.

Registered. Recognised. Accountable.

Manolayam Health Care Trust operates with full legal compliance and transparency. All registrations are current and valid.

Trust Registration No. 40/2003, dated 28.02.2003
PAN Number AABTM1112C
12AA Registration AABTM1112C-E-2024 — Valid up to 2036
80G Registration AABTM1112C F 20220
Darpan Registration TN/2016/0114048
FCRA Under Renewal
Donations to Manolayam Health Care Trust qualify for tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. We welcome individuals, corporates, and institutions to support our work.

Stronger Together

Our impact is amplified through strong partnerships with government bodies, district welfare departments, and civil society organisations.

Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Board, Chennai
State Commissioner for Disabled, Chennai
District Differently Abled Welfare Officer — Thiruvarur & Nagapattinam
Chief Education Officer, Thiruvarur and Nagapattinam
District Project Manager — Pudhu Vaazhvu Project, Thiruvarur
Tamilnadu Vazhndhu Kattuvoom Project, Thiruvarur
DRDA, Thiruvarur
Peace Trust, Dindigul
LIONS Club — Local Chapters
Rotary — Local Chapters

Where We Are Headed

Our work is far from over. Guided by the needs of the communities we serve, Manolayam Health Care Trust has ambitious plans for the years ahead.

Old Age Home Establishing a dedicated old age home with comprehensive care facilities for the elderly.
Special School for Visually & Hearing Impaired A new school providing all necessary facilities for visually impaired, hearing impaired, and orphaned individuals.
Medical Support for Sensory Impaired Providing medical treatment and essential assistive tools for visually and hearing impaired individuals.
Workshop for Single Women Establishing an income-generating workshop exclusively for single women to build financial independence.
Corpus Fund for Housing Creating a dedicated corpus fund to support construction of homes for disadvantaged families.

Be Part of Our Story

Manolayam Health Care Trust has spent over two decades proving that compassion, combined with action, can transform lives. Join us as a donor, volunteer, or partner, and help us write the next chapter.

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