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Padala Charitable Trust (PCT) is a non-governmental organization established in 2002. PCT works to encourage, educate and empower children and communities through educational scholarships, adolescent education, personal safety awareness, life skills and career guidance.

PCT implements programmes such as Unnathi, Vaaradhi, Sethu, Student Empowerment Training (SET), Swechha, Swechha for Little Birds (SFLB), and School of Excellence. These programmes focus on educational support, life skills, adolescent health education, menstrual health and hygiene, personal safety, gender equality, and career guidance to empower children and communities

 

The Unnathi Scholarship Programme supports academically talented students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing higher education through financial assistance, mentoring and career guidance. Students are selected based on the programme’s eligibility criteria and available resources

 

The Vaaradhi Programme supports orphaned and semi-orphaned children from vulnerable family backgrounds studying in government schools. It provides educational assistance, medical support, emotional care, life skills education and personal guidance to promote their well-being, confidence and overall development.

 

The Swechha Programme provides adolescent health education to girls and boys, as well as women, covering menstrual health and hygiene, reproductive health, physical and emotional changes during adolescence, personal safety, and gender equality. It promotes informed, healthy choices and challenges myths and misconceptions.

 

SFLB is a Personal Safety Education programme that helps children understand safe and unsafe touch, recognize unsafe situations, identify trusted adults, and learn how to seek help. It also promotes child protection awareness and educates children about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.

 

Student Empowerment Training (SET) develops students’ life skills, self-confidence, leadership and decision-making abilities. Sethu provides career awareness and guidance, helping students explore educational opportunities, courses, scholarships and career pathways to make informed choices about their future.

 

PCT's core values are Child-Centric Approach, Empathy, Accountability and Transparency, and Collaboration. These values guide the organization's work and its commitment to children's well-being and community development.

 

Schools and educational institutions can contact PCT to explore collaboration opportunities in personal safety education, adolescent health awareness, life skills, scholarships and career guidance. Proposed activities can be discussed according to the institution's needs and programme availability.

 

Individuals can explore opportunities to support PCT through volunteering, donations, partnerships and sharing their skills and expertise. Please contact PCT through the official website to discuss available opportunities and the appropriate process.

 

Yes. PCT is a registered charitable trust with applicable registrations and approvals, including 12A/12AA, 80G, FCRA registration and CSR-1 approval.

Yes. PCT has FCRA registration to receive eligible foreign contributions and CSR-1 registration to undertake CSR-supported initiatives, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Eligible donations to PCT may qualify for tax deductions under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, subject to applicable conditions and the donor’s eligibility.

 

PCT maintains a dedicated Reports section on its official website, providing access to legal registrations, annual returns, audited financial statements and FCRA disclosures.