Sponsorship for SustainabilityCST has survived and prospered through the dedication and hard work of its director and staff and the generous donations of concerned benefactors. We have also relied on local government funding to support our many successful activities and programs. Although the demand on CST for social service projects is increasing, the government is financially unable to support us. In reaction to this, we are optimistic to partner with other NGOs and corporations involved in India to provide ongoing operational support for our future. Improvements in the lives of countless women, children, families and communities have been brought about through the dedication of CST. You or your organization can be a part of this miraculous uplift of the human spirit and see direct results of your contribution in the work of Community Services Trust Salem.
Individual Contributions
Do you want to help CST, but do not belong to a corporation or other charitable organization? Individuals can also make donations, no matter how small or large. Contact G. George, Director of CST, to find out how to provide a contribution. Or visit one of the websites through which you can make an online donation.
A monetary contribution is not the only way to help! Find out how you can contribute your time, skills and effort to directly impact CST and the populations it serves. See our volunteers section for more information.
Micro Credit Program
CST's most extensive project is the government sanctioned Mahalir Thittam (MT) project. 1749 women's Self-Help Groups, encompassing 20,000 members, have already been formed. In order to be self-reliant and self-sustainable in the future, a micro credit program has been devised for these SHGs. Are you interested in sponsoring it?
For more information on the Micro Credit plan, a printable PDF report is available for download:Micro Credit Program Plan and Proposal
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Below you will find the individual financial needs of each program to be able to sustain for one year and to what specific aims the funds are used.
Child Development
ensuring child rights and child development by providing educational programs, a home for needy children, day care, and human rights awareness programs
Child Development Day Care Center (CDC) Half-Way Home (HWH) Womens Empowerment
unionizing women in Self-Help Groups for collective action, leadership, protection of rights as well as financial savings; providing entrepreneurial, vocational, marketing and human resources training; counseling, guidance and support to women and their families
Mahalir Thittam (MT) Family Counseling Center (FCC) Vocational Training Program (VTP) Health Improvement
health networking and linking activities, AIDS awareness programs, counseling and promotion of community health
Community Health Action Project (CHEAP) AIDS/HIV Prevention Program (APP) Social and Economic Development
providing economic empowerment and development programs; unionizing and developing scheduled caste and scheduled tribe villages; providing social and economic support and guidance to the the poor, neglected and handicapped
Sanitary Mart Project (SAM) & Village Development (TVDC) Physically Challenged People Project (PCP) Bonded Labour Project (BL) Environmental Protection
agricultural awareness support, organic farming and reforestation programsWe are in urgent need of foreign support in order to continue to provide committed and sustainable works towards empowering the community. We greatly desire the cooperation of your organization to fulfill our noble goals. Your organization will be held in the highest esteem by CST and presented at our meetings and in all of our publications as a most generous sponsor.
For an overview of CST's budget, you can view the organization's financial structure for the three year period of 1998 through 2000.
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For more detailed information on CST's projects, financial need, and administrative structure; printable reports are available in PDF format to download:Annual Report 2000-2001 Business Plan Support Proposal: Ongoing Projects Support Proposal: Child Enrollment Program
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