The details of the key programs implemented under Dharma Seva Kendram of Ekatha Charitable Trust, aiming at voluntary service and social upliftment in the hilly regions, tribal settlements, and backward families of Wayanad, are given below:
⛰️ Tribal Upliftment and Comprehensive Welfare Activities (Tribal Upliftment)
This is a comprehensive assistance project implemented under the leadership of Dharma Seva Kendram for the betterment of tribal communities living in the remote forests and villages of Wayanad. It provides support for renovating houses for underprivileged forest-dweller families, ensuring drinking water availability, and conducting health check-up camps.
The main objective of this program is to empower them to live with self-respect in modern society while preserving their traditional lifestyle and cultural heritage.
📖 Student Education Support Program and Scholarships (Education Support)
This is a vital initiative implemented by the trust with the objective that no child's education should be interrupted due to financial distress. It continuously provides underprivileged students with books, school bags, uniforms, financial assistance for higher education, and career guidance classes.
Seva Kendram takes the initiative to guide children from rural areas and settlements into higher education and to provide continuous learning support to academically brilliant children.
🚨 24-Hour Emergency Rescue Vehicle and Voluntary Service (Emergency Rescue)
This is a system set up to provide immediate intervention during sudden medical emergencies, accidents, and natural disasters occurring in the challenging terrains of Wayanad. Through this, the service of a 24-hour ready volunteer and vehicle is made available.
This control room system operates continuously to transport patients to hospitals during emergencies, coordinate blood donation assistance, and deliver emergency medicines.