SEER Trust
Programs
Three things we do, and where each one is headed. Tap a card to jump to the details.
Educational Support
Many students from low-income families are unable to continue their education due to financial limitations. SEER Trust pays school and college fees directly to the educational institution — never as cash — for students selected on economic background and academic performance, identified through schools, colleges, and local community leaders.
- School and college fee support
- Merit-cum-means scholarships
- Educational materials — books, notebooks, uniforms, stationery
- Career guidance and skill-development workshops
- Mentoring and counseling
The Trust has also funded production of educational videos for schools run by ASSEFA (Association for Sarva Seva Farms), a network of over 180 rural and matriculation schools across Tamil Nadu built on Gandhian values and community development.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
Free, hands-on training in emergency response and first aid — offered to school teachers, students in 10th grade and above, and rural and urban communities across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, led by volunteer doctors and certified trainers. A minimum of 35 participants is needed to organize a session.
- Introduction to emergency care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Management of choking emergencies
- Recovery position techniques
- Heat stroke and common first-aid emergencies
- Do's and don'ts for snake bite, bee sting, and drowning
Training combines classroom sessions, practical demonstrations, and hands-on practice, and concludes with certificates for every participant. See our progress on the Impact page, or request a training for your school.
What's Next
600 BLS Trainees
Scaling this year's training target from 208 to 600 recipients, including growing demand from urban schools.
Teacher Wellbeing
A rural teacher development program with Kanavu Trust in Cuddalore — mental-health support, a teacher handbook, and monthly skill-building workshops. Psychologists wishing to collaborate with us are welcome.
Spoken English
Online, remote spoken-English classes for rural school children, especially in coastal fishing communities where the inability to communicate has grave consequences. Volunteers can register to teach.
Art Teaching
Online, remote art classes for rural school children — a creative outlet alongside the academic support. Volunteers can register to teach.