Unverified non-profit organisation

Description of Organisation – AWARD TRUST

Action for Welfare and Awakening in Rural Development (AWARD TRUST) is a registered nonprofit organization based in Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to advancing inclusive and sustainable rural development. Established with a vision to uplift vulnerable communities, AWARD TRUST focuses on eldercare, women and children empowerment, education, health and hygiene, water and sanitation, environmental protection, and poverty alleviation in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Core Competencies

Community-Based Approach: Strong grassroots presence, mobilizing local volunteers and community groups for program delivery.

Holistic Development Programs: Expertise in elder nutrition and care, women’s economic empowerment, child education support, and health and sanitation awareness.

Advocacy & Awareness: Proven capacity to run impactful campaigns on the environment, tobacco-free children, and gender equality.

Project Management: Ability to design, implement, and monitor projects with transparency and accountability.

Scope of Operation
AWARD TRUST works across rural and tribal communities in Cuddalore District and the surrounding regions of Tamil Nadu, India. Its outreach includes disadvantaged families, widows, tribal children, persons with disabilities, and frail elderly individuals who are often excluded from mainstream development.

Size & Capacity
The organization is led by experienced social workers and supported by a committed network of local volunteers, community caregivers, and field coordinators. With established systems for monitoring, reporting, and financial accountability, AWARD TRUST is capable of managing both small grassroots initiatives and larger donor-funded projects.

Particular Strengths

Deep community trust is built over years of consistent grassroots engagement.

The capacity to reach remote and marginalised groups is often overlooked by mainstream services.

Recognition as an FCRA-registered NGO with 80G tax exemption, enabling both domestic and international funding partnerships.

Proven ability to deliver measurable social impact with limited resources through participatory, low-cost, and scalable interventions.

Through its integrated programs, AWARD TRUST strives to create healthier, more resilient, and self-reliant rural communities.

Website

http://www.awardtrusto.rg.in

Year established

www.awardtrust.org.in

Organisation annual cash turnover (in US$ equivalent)

Less than 500,000

Participant in relevant networks

AWARD TRUST actively participates in local and regional NGO networks in Tamil Nadu, collaborating with grassroots organisations, panchayat-level committees, and community-based groups on issues such as eldercare, women’s empowerment, education, and sanitation. We also engage in district-level forums on child protection, environmental awareness, and health promotion, enabling knowledge exchange and coordinated action. At the national level, AWARD TRUST stays connected with civil society platforms and development networks focused on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), accountability, and best practices in nonprofit management. Through these linkages, we strengthen our capacity, share experiences, and bring community voices to wider policy and advocacy discussions. Michele Home - France  Tamil state government social Welfare Board. Chennai,  Tamilnadu Health System Project –TNHSP, Emergency ambulance service (by Govt. of Tamil Nadu and the World Bank)  Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)- Cuddalore,  National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child (NIPCCD) - Bangalore.  CSWB – New Delhi, T.N. Social Welfare Board, Chennai  Ministry of Environment and Forest – New Delhi  C.P.Ramaswami Adayar Foundation – Chennai  Tamilnadu Voluntary Health Services (TNVHS) - Chennai,  Ministry of Earth Science,Govt.of India -New Delhi  OTF FEO - CANADA  AID INDIA. PRATHAM NGO Chennai.  ASER (Annual Status of Education Report) Centre. Chennai