By Savarinathan Maria Arasu | Founder Director
At Prime Educational and Social Trust, we believe that every girl deserves a safe, caring, and empowering environment to grow and reach her full potential. The Janani Home for Girls, located in Puducherry, South India, provides shelter, education, healthcare, and emotional support for girls who have been orphaned, abandoned, or come from single-parent and vulnerable families.
Since its inception, Janani Home has stood as a symbol of hope and second chances—a place where neglected childhoods are rebuilt with compassion, discipline, and opportunity.
To provide a nurturing home environment for vulnerable girls, ensuring their holistic development through education, life skills, and emotional well-being—so that each child grows into a confident, self-reliant, and compassionate adult.
Janani Home currently houses 30 girls aged between 6 and 18 years, all of whom are from marginalized or broken families. The home provides:
Recent Highlights
Challenges We Face
Our biggest challenge remains the maintenance and renovation of the Home. The building, kitchen, and dormitories need repairs to ensure safety and comfort. Additionally, with rising costs of food, education, and utilities, sustaining quality care continues to be a financial strain.
Despite these hurdles, our team and supporters remain committed to providing an environment where each girl feels valued, loved, and empowered.
Impact
Looking Ahead
We aim to:
A Note of Gratitude
We extend heartfelt thanks to our supporters on GlobalGiving. Your compassion and generosity have directly changed lives. Every contribution you make gives these girls not only food and shelter, but also hope, purpose, and a sense of belonging.
Together, we are not just providing a home—we are shaping futures.
By Savarinathan Maria Arasu | Founder Director
By Savarinathan Maria Arasu | Founder Director
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