Women's day Donation Programme - March 2025:  Headed by our Founder Trustee Ms.Shobhana Ramachandran & graced by chief guest Ms.Sangeetha IAS, District Collector, Madurai. Supported 19 aspiring women Entrepreneurs from economically disadvantaged backgrounds across various villages in Madurai district by providing essential business tools to help them grow their livelihoods.

Empowering Lives:  Donation of essential equipment's to AKSHAYA School for Special Children and MOONRAM PARVAI TRUST

A total of 28 participants from diverse backgrounds attended the event. Participants included Textile manufacturers and retailers, Fashion designers and upcycling experts, women entrepreneurs working on cloth waste upcycling, Trainers in upcycling and fashion design students from The American College.  Insightful discussions were held on waste reduction, upcycling methods and market potential. Opportunities for collaboration …
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Roots and Rhythm was a joyful celebration of creativity and learning through workshops, stage performances and a lively carnival. The event brought together students and parents in fun-filled, meaningful activities while raising funds to support Kalpataru Trust’s social impact initiatives for the underprivileged.

A Vibrant gathering of our volunteers from Master’s Art Club and individual women artists was held at Kalpataru Trust. Discussed how each individual can contribute their time, Skills or ideas to support Kalpataru initiatives in creative reuse, awareness programs and outreach.

Items made: Scrunchies (Big & Medium) Fabric Bows (Big & Small) Accessories were stitched using simple materials like thread, elastic, clips and glue. Intern Students, Costume Design & Fashion Department, American College supported and made the items. First set of products was sold out at Kalpataru Trust’s Exhibition Stall.

A total of 30 individuals were sensitized through one-on-one interactions and group briefings. As part of this initiative, we actively engaged with the General Public, Government department staffs and stall owners to promote sustainable living practices and reduce plastic usage. Distributed paper bags to stall owners, helping to replace plastic bags and promote reuse practices.

Donated 353 Engineering Study Books to Anna University – Regional Campus, Madurai. Books will benefit many students, especially from middle-income families got admission based on counselling.

The workers were happy to access their items comfortably. Factory workers benefited greatly by accessing preloved items at affordable prices. Workers expressed happiness and satisfaction with the initiative.

Received wide range of useful items as donation including pre-loved Toys, Electronic items, Vessels, Clothes, Books, Cosmetics, Musical instruments and Furniture's.