Softhelp Educational and Charitable Trust

Empowers the visually impaired through technology, education, and comprehensive support for independent living

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Pondicherry, Puducherry

  • Since

    2007

Softhelp Educational And Charitable Trust, established in 2007, focuses on empowering visually impaired individuals for an independent lifestyle. It i Read morentroduces sustainable solutions like AI-enabled devices, specialized skill development in technology, health monitoring, support for pregnant women, and rehabilitation for the visually impaired. Its vision is a world where every visually impaired person is physically, mentally, and financially empowered. Softhelp's mission aims to overcome obstacles faced by the visually impaired by using IoT, AI & ML solutions to enhance their quality of life, providing STEM education and self-employment courses for skills development, offering comprehensive support to visually impaired pregnant women for safe deliveries, and assisting people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to lead active, independent lives within their communities.

Programs

  • Education Programme

    Softhelp Educational And Charitable Trust champions education as a powerful tool for poverty reduction, improved health, gender equality, and societal stability. Recognizing financial obstacles faced by children from underprivileged or rural backgrounds, the organisation strives to support deserving and high-achieving students. Through scholarship programmes, it identifies and aids students from remote villages, ensuring uninterrupted education and fostering continuous access to knowledge.

  • Assistive Device Development Programme

    Softhelp Educational And Charitable Trust prioritizes empowering visually impaired individuals through innovative technology. Its goal is to create a product enabling India's 18 million visually impaired individuals to navigate and function independently. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, it aspires to enhance the lives of this community and foster a more inclusive world.

  • Skill Development Programme

    Softhelp Educational And Charitable Trust focuses on empowering visually impaired students by providing STEM Education, ensuring they stay abreast of the latest technologies. It aims to equip them to thrive in today's tech-driven world. Additionally, the organisation offers skill development programmes specifically designed for the visually impaired, enabling them to pursue self-employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

  • Programme to Assist Pregnant Visually Impaired Women

    Softhelp Educational And Charitable Trust offers comprehensive support for visually impaired pregnant women, ensuring their well-being throughout the pregnancy journey. Collaborating with Pretty Lil Hearts, the organisation educates, counsels, and extends complete care to ensure safe deliveries. Services provided encompass various aspects, including transportation for scans, labour, and delivery, organising baby showers, and offering education on pregnancy and post-delivery care.

  • Food for All Programme

    Softhelp Educational And Charitable Trust aims to alleviate hunger among impoverished and low-income communities through its "Food for All" initiative. Embracing the philosophy of impacting even a single life positively, the organisation provides healthy food to those in need. It extends support by distributing food packets to those living on the streets and offers direct provisions to underprivileged individuals, daily wage workers, orphanages, and elderly care homes, ensuring access to essential sustenance for vulnerable populations.

Leadership Team

  • Aishwarya Sivakumar

    Founder

  • Narayanan Krishnan

    Co - Founder

  • Subha Anand

    Core Team Member

  • V M Abilash

    Core Team Member

  • L Hariharan

    Core Team Member

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    6-20

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    ABCTS6328Q

  • Registration ID

    286/2010

  • 12A

    ABCTS6328QE20221

  • 80G

    ABCTS6328QF20221

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    16, Parrie Street, Mullai Nagar, Pakamudiyanpet, Pondicherry, 605008

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust