People's Solidarity Association

At a Glance PSA

People’s Solidarity Association (PSA) In 1977, during the worst floods in Trichy district, a group of university students, moved by the hardship faced particularly by the poor, were motivated to help those affected by the floods. From this awakening, the PSA was formed and registered in 1980 to continue to help the economically and socially disadvantaged. (Society Registration No. 49/1980) History

Strive to bring out positive change in the quality of life of the poor with multifaceted development initiatives.

Objectives

Early Childhood Education Programme (ECEP) PSA runs centers to facilitate all round development in children. These centers cater to the developmental needs of children between 2 and 5 years of age. These children lack educational opportunities due to poverty, lack of awareness and neglect. PSA makes it possible for these children to access quality education.

Their parents are daily agricultural workers and earn about Rs 75 to Rs 100 per day In the “off season” they go to Trichy city (35 Kms away) for construction work. They have their own thatched or tiled houses. Economic background of the children

PSA ‘s ECE center's

are situated in remote

villages.

These Villages do not

have government run

Preschools (Balwadi’s.)

Accessing Quality Education

Holistic Development To facilitate holistic development in every child a scientifically planned curriculum has been implemented.

Areas Of Development

The Following Areas of Development are

systematically stimulated to facilitate

holistic learning:

Physical &

Gross-motor

Cognitive

Language

Sensory

Fine motor

Language

Social

Emotional

It is Child centered and Child Friendly Uniqueness of PSA’s ECE

A lot of play and activities are used to facilitate learning

Child to child learning is encouraged

Low cost / no cost materials are used to facilitate learning

Indoor and outdoor activities are given

Parents and the community are involved actively in following the child’s growth

Regular Health Check up for Children

Supplementary Nutrition is provided

Egg

Milk

Dates

Cereals

Nuts

Fruits

Nutrition Supplements are given to the children everyday to ensure good health and normal growth. The Supplements are:

In Service training to Teachers is provided:

To enhance their skills in syllabus preparation

On developing low cost education materials

On handling children with learning problems

On increasing community participation

Health Awareness to Mothers is given

Periodic Health awareness meetings are

conducted to the mothers on :

Prenatal Care - Postnatal Care

Family Planning - Importance of Play

- Nutritious Food preparation

PSA conducts evening coaching classes on a daily basis for school going students in the villages to improve their learning. Supplementary Education for School Going Students This prevents students from dropping out of school because of scholastic backwardness

Highlights of Supplementary Education

Evening coaching classes are conducted with the help of educated volunteers from the villages.

This is required since most of the parents are agricultural workers and illiterate who cannot assist their children in studies.

Students from 6 th Std to 12 th are covered under this service.

English grammar, mathematics and accountancy subjects are mainly targeted as many students are weak in learning these subjects.

PSA provides:

Educational

Medical support

School fees & uniforms

Assistance for

corrective surgery

Tricycle for better

mobility.

Support for Children with Disabilities

Career Guidance We conduct career guidance for 10 th and 12 th Students. Information regarding Different higher education courses available across the state / country are given to the students. Prof. G. Balakrishnan providing career guidance to rural students