People's Solidarity Association

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

Strive to bring out positive change in the quality of life of the poor with

multifaceted development initiatives.

Objectives

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.

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

PSA ‘s ECE center's

are situated in remote

villages.

These Villages do not

have government run

Preschools (Balwadi’s.)

Accessing Quality Education

Holistic Development

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

Areas Of Development

The Following Areas of Development are

systematically stimulated to facilitate holistic learning:

Physical & Gross-motor

Cognitive

Language

Sensory

Fine motor

Language

Social

Emotional

It is Child centered

and Child Friendly

Uniqueness of PSA’s ECE

     A lot of play and activities are used to facilitate learning

       Child to child learning is encouraged

Low cost / no cost materials are used to facilitate learning

Indoor and outdoor activities are given

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

Regular Health Check up for Children

Supplementary Nutrition is provided

EggMilkDatesCerealsNutsFruits

Nutrition Supplements are given to the children everyday to ensure good health and normal growth. The Supplements are:

In Service training to Teachers is provided:

To enhance their skills in syllabus preparation

On developing low cost education materials

On handling children with learning problems

On increasing community participation

Health Awareness to Mothers is given

Periodic Health awareness meetings are

conducted to the mothers on :

- Prenatal Care - Postnatal Care

- Family Planning - Importance of Play

- Nutritious Food preparation

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

Highlights of Supplementary Education Evening coaching classes are conducted with the help of educated volunteers from the villages.

This is required

since most of the

parents are

agricultural workers

and illiterate who

cannot assist their

children in studies.

Students from 6th Std to 12th are covered under

this service.

English grammar, mathematics and

accountancy subjects are mainly targeted as

many students are weak in learning these

subjects.

PSA provides:

• Educational

• Medical support

• School fees & uniforms

•Assistance for corrective surgery

• Tricycle for better mobility.

Support for Children with Disabilities

Career Guidance

We conduct career guidance for 10th and 12th 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