PSA strives to bring about positive change in the quality of life of the poor. With a holistic approach to poverty alleviation, which is reflected in the span of its programs, PSA believes that economic development, improved health care, education and organic agriculture are inter-linking interventions in the effort to break the cycle of poverty.

1. At a Glance PSA

2. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

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

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

10. A lot of play and activities are used to facilitate learning

11. Child to child learning is encouraged

12. Low cost / no cost materials are used to facilitate learning

13. Indoor and outdoor activities are given

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

15. Regular Health Check up for Children

19. 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

23. 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