Voluntary organizations in India has prolific growth since 1947. One of the major areas of this growth has been in the field of community health. Atma Foundation is the best voluntary organization helping others without monetary compensation. We do not make a profit from the activities. We offer food, water and assistance with rebuilding the local structures. Typically, volunteer groups help out during a large disaster. However, other types of voluntary organizations help out their local communities with basic services.
ATMA GURUMULAM
ATMA Gurukulam is a Home for girls in need of care and protection – underprivileged girls who have no safe home, no supporting parents, who are from families in conflict, who have means for education, etc.
The ATMA Commitment
ATMA Gurukulam focuses on the education and overall development of the girls. The vision is to enable them to transform into responsible and responsive citizens of the society, and leaders their chosen fields.
At ATMA Gurukulam, the children are given much more than food and shelter. They are given the love, care and security of a real home. There they can be safe and happy. There are two resident caretakers and a resident child welfare officer. They take care of the food, accommodation and safety needs of the children. Other trained ATMA volunteers visit regularly. Also stay with the children to provide educational, counselling or mentoring support.
Holistic Development
The children attend Sree Sarada Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Puranattukara, till 12th standard. Then move on to pursue higher education courses of their choice in reputed colleges. Apart from regular education, all children are given:
- Extra academic support & remedial tutoring by experts
- Special coaching for English & Mathematics
- Regular training in arts by expert artistes
- Yoga training & practice
- Opportunities to participate in sports
- Digital & Financial empowerment training
- Leadership workshops & value education
- Mentoring support by trained ATMA volunteers & professionals
- Group and individual counselling sessions
Being Healthy
A well-balanced diet, regular yoga practice and daily games sessions are part of the ATMA Gurukulam routine. Regular health check-ups are also provide. The required treatments provide under the consultation of expert doctors.
The children often come to us after going through troubled and traunmatic periods in their life. They need special care, emotional stability and psychological support. This provide through expert counselling and therapy facilitate at ATMA Gurukulam.
Achievements
The children are responding well to our care. Also bringing home accolades and achievements in academics, arts and sports. They are also well appreciated by teachers and peers for their leadership qualities and readiness to help others.
Most importantly the achievement of every child is an inspiration to the younger children to follow in their footsteps and create success stories of their own. The senior girls also support and mentor the younger ones.
For more information please click www.atmafoundation.org
Contact Us
ATMA Foundation
Surya Gardens, Paliyam Rd, Near Vadakke Stand,
Thrissur, Kerala 680001
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