Rising Stars: Empowering Children as Leaders

Prime Trust, in association with Jyothi Eye Care Hospital, conducted a free Eye Screening Camp

 A free eye screening camp was conducted at Janani Home, Colas Nagar for the public by Prime Trust in collaboration with Jyothi Eye Care Hospital on 5th July 2022. Wide publicity was made to the local community about the opportunity.

Eye screening was done on children, men and women. For further treatment such as cataract surgery and other ophthalmic issues were referred to the Jyothi Eye Care Hospital. The medical team informed the community about the central government schemes available to the public. The local community was also informed about the special offers from the hospital extended through this camp.

More than 100 people benefitted from this camp. The arrangements were made by Mrs Mary, Program Manager, Mrs Nathali, Secretary and the Interns of Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

                           Distribution of micro-loans to the members of SHGs in Puducherry

Formation of SHGs, providing micro loans, linkage to the banks, and offering vocational training skills are core activities of Prime trust. Prime Trust raises support through GlobalGiving to empower women in poverty through a micro-credit program.

Microcredit is a common form of microfinance that involves a minimal loan given to individuals to help them become self-employed or grow a small business. These borrowers tend to be low-income individuals, especially from less developed countries

The Founder Director, Mr S.M. Arasu, along with Mr Denish Kumar, Country Director, LACIM, France were present while disbursing cheques to the women who are willing to start their own business or to invest money with their existing business.

A sum of Rs. 20,000/- to each member was distributed. A small session was conducted on how to use the funds and make a successful business.