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12+

Years on the Ground

In 2012, Mr. R. Dinesh Kumar — a trained social worker with an MSW degree — began serving roadside elders and mentally ill individuals in Trichy with no funding, no office, and no team. Just a belief that humans exist for one another.

What started as evening coaching for 80 underprivileged children in Sempattu slum grew into a full-fledged registered trust serving children, women, elders, and refugees across Tamil Nadu.

In 2014, he joined Action Aid India to work on bonded labour and HIV-affected children's education in Chennai. By 2015, he led as Project Manager at Lebara Foundation — implementing the Sri Lankan refugee children development project with the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Today Manitham Trust runs 5 active programmes, has served 23,000+ individuals, rescued 500 wandering elders, and reduced refugee children's dropout rate from 450 to just 80.

OUR VISION

"Save Humanity. Create an Immaculate Society."

We envision a Tamil Nadu where no child is left without education, no elder is abandoned without care, and no woman is deprived of dignity or livelihood. A society where every individual is treated with compassion, respect, and equal opportunity, regardless of caste, community, or economic status.

OUR MISSION

Serving the Most Vulnerable with Care and Compassion.

Manitham Trust works to support underprivileged children through education and care, provide shelter and dignity to abandoned elders and bedridden individuals, empower women through skill development, rehabilitate wandering mentally ill persons, and guide young people to become responsible members of society.

THE STEPS

Our Journey

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The Beginning — 2012

Started evening coaching for 80 underprivileged children in Sempattu slum. Began serving roadside elders and mentally ill individuals with food and shelter in Trichy.

Growing — 2014 to 2015

Partnered with Action Aid India on bonded labour children's education. Led Lebara Foundation's Sri Lankan refugee children project in collaboration with the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Expanding — 2018 to 2020

Formally registered as Manitham Trust. Launched old age home, women empowerment programme, and Manitham Digital School. Led COVID-19 relief — 1,500+ patients served daily at government hospitals.

Today — 2024

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Best Youth Award. 8 national and state awards. 300+ children. 500 elders rescued. 23,000+ meals served. Still growing. Still serving every