VOICE Trust is a respected charity in Tamil Nadu, India, registered as a non-profit since 1985.
Our mission is to empower disadvantaged groups, including women, youth, people with disabilities, those affected by natural disasters, and parentless or vulnerable children. We are committed to social justice, economic revitalization, and equal opportunity, all while focusing on environmental sustainability.
We promote sustainable organic farming practices that yield more nutritious and abundant crops. This approach helps farmers earn a steady income, supporting agribusinesses and creating healthy, happy families. Sustainable farming is also climate-resilient; it keeps pesticide toxins out of the air and water, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and enhances biodiversity. This way, both the community and the planet benefit.
Whenever possible, we collaborate with collectives and activist groups like Women’s Self Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer’s Forums, Youth Associations, Children’s Clubs, Disabled People’s Organizations, Human Rights Groups, and Unorganized Workers’ Associations. By empowering these self-help groups, we create effective grassroots change and promote self-reliance.
VOICE Trust operates in 384 villages across the Tiruchirapalli, Perambalur, and Thanjavur Districts, and we conduct outreach programs in parts of the Ariyalur, Nagapattinam, Karur, and Ramnad Districts. We also network with organizations in all 32 Districts of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry (Pondicherry).
Our Director
(Our Founder and Director)
From the desk of Mr. A. Gregory, the Founder – Director of VOICE Trust
The backdrop of starting of VOICE Trust in 1985 was because of evaluation of massive social works done from 1977 to 1984 which pointed out for social action with participatory development approaches.
First intervention of VOICE Trust took strong action against white saree exploitation on widows which barred them from participations in family functions and social gatherings. Spoke to stakeholders that widows are already suffering on account of death of husband and they should not be blamed but should be accepted with dignity. As a result, 4 remarriages took place at Murungai – Andapuram. Street theatre shows organized for progressive thought process among youth for betterments in life. Tuition for children and games/sports arranged. Rural development with focus on potable water was started.
In 1995, moved to Human Resource Development Training Centre at Siruganur and offered trainings for employments in eco farming, hand weaving, embroidery in greeting cards, technologies by rural artisans.
In 1998, started the first Students Environment Group at Tiruvanaikovil School in presence of Director, Department of Environment and got approval for 90 Schools. This model recognized for all districts with support from Government of India. Now, 250 National Green Corps and 359 Eco Clubs in 609 Schools with 24,360 Students. Also joining Government and others for Clean India and Green India.
Seeing the plight of physically disabled, started therapy exercises and referred Differently Abled Children to Government and others for medication, aids and appliances. Inclusive education was insisted from 1999 and March for Freedom was taken up in New Delhi in 2000. Return to normalcy of Mentally ill Persons started in 2004. Guide Scheme in 2010. BDMRFA in 2 Blocks. Linked to 9222 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in collaboration with District Differently Abled Welfare Office, Anuprayaas, Donatekart, Trinity Institute and supporters worldwide. Now moving for empowerment of 47434 PWDs.
Multiple cropping to combat climate change issues initiated from 2000. Got selected by World Bank as one of the 100 Finalists for Climate Adaptation Conference in Washington DC, USA. Encouraged by Jill-International Coordinator, Nalanda – National Coordinator, ANN Foundation, Worldwide supporters.
Friendship Children’s Home was started in 2006 first for 15 parentless children with help from AEM and now have 39 school going children and 9 college adolescents. Saluting AEM, French Volunteers of Florence – Voyager – Vacances Bleues, Internationals like Cecile – Alex, local /worldwide Supporters.
Disaster response first in 2005 Floods. Then in Tsunami Relief, Chennai Floods, Ockhi Cyclone, Kerala Floods, Gaja Cyclone, Covid Relief and now for Wayanad Landslides Survivors with Friends from all over the world through Global Giving and Friends of the Third World. Joining with many local collaborators. More than relief, long term livelihood enhancements focused for sustainable progress.
Networking for eco farming through IVI (Iyarkai Velaan Inaiyam) from 02.02.2000. 150 IVI Groups in Tamil Nadu/ Puducherry with support from Benevity, Boise Tamil Sangam, CAF, Bright Funds, WWSF.
People’s Organizations for rights and responsibilities with leadership of local women and men is continuously focused by VOICE Trust for people based – people participating – people benefitting social action for economically – socially – educationally disadvantaged without any discrimination whatsoever.
Past focus was voice for the oppressed. Present emphasis is for integrated community empowerment. Future projection of VOICE Trust is for vy;yhUk;-vy;yhKk; eyk; tho with good life for humans and other living species and with conservation of all nature resources for Clean Air, Pure Water, Best Life.
VOICE Trust thanks Friends and Well Wishers, Government Departments and Worldwide supporters for cooperation extended from 1985. VOICE Trust enters into 40th year on 12 July 2024. Saluting you for great supports these 40 years, I invite you on behalf of VOICE Trust for your collaboration for furthering Eco- Enviro-Economic Empowerments for all the economically-socially-educationally disadvantaged.
Meet Our Dedicated Trustees
