What we do
Our programmes
All of our community programmes are free. They are delivered in tribal hamlets, schools, colleges and community halls across The Nilgiris and Salem districts.
Yoga for Adivasi Welfare
Our flagship programme brings free yoga training to tribal women and girls. So far we have taught yoga to about 1,000 women in around 20 tribal villages and to 3,000+ girl students in about 15 tribal schools and colleges, with repeated follow-up visits.
Communities reached include the Toda (Tharnad, Living, Muthunad Munds), Kota (Thirichigadi, Kollimalai), Kurumba and Baduga communities. The programme has formal permission from the Government of Tamil Nadu Tribal Welfare Department.
Tribal Schools & Youth
Structured yoga for students aged 5 and above in tribal schools such as Mavanalla, Thirichigadi, Karikiyur, Bokkapuram, Anaikatty, Valaithottam, Sholurmattam, Kunjapanai and Mettukkal, and at the National Tribal School.
We also work with the Government School for the Disabled, NCC cadets (31 TN Independent Coy), the Indian Red Cross Society’s Junior Red Cross, and government school teachers.
Naturopathy & Holistic Healing
Free naturopathy treatment for tribal families and needy patients. Our therapies include yoga therapy, acupuncture, foot reflexology, varma and touch therapy, with drug-free care for minor and chronic conditions.
We also run tribal health check-ups, such as the camp at Kunchappanai tribal village.
Free Daily Meals
Vedha Trust provides free daily meals to more than 300 needy people in and around The Nilgiris district. This work has been recognised with the Sevai Sudar Award.
Counselling & Women’s Upliftment
Free counselling for mentally challenged women and children. We also build awareness of naturopathy, yoga and the mind’s cause and effect to support women’s upliftment.
Awareness, Workshops & Yoga Day
Large awareness programmes, life-skills workshops, district-level yoga competitions and International Yoga Day events. These are run with colleges, government departments, research institutions and community forums.
Partners include Providence Women’s College, Government Arts College Ooty, CSI College of Engineering Ketti, JSS Pharmacy College, the Income Tax Department, the Indian Soil & Water Conservation Research Centre and Brahma Kumaris.
Stand with the tribal communities of The Nilgiris
Your support helps provide free yoga training, naturopathy care, counselling and daily meals to people who need them most.