On February 14th, Padala Charitable Trust (PCT) Swechha For Little Birds program, in collaboration with the Kakinada.
The Vaaradhi project has been supporting children from single-parent and no-parent families..
Our SFLB Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions took a beautiful turn this time — not with school staff, but with our real everyday heroes:
On 07/02/2025, Padala Charitable Trust team conducted the Vaaradhi Programme at APSW Lovakothuru (Boys), Tuni, as part of the Vaaradhi Phase 3 Children Meet initiative, aimed at supporting students through educational and personal development programs.
Padala Charitable Trust has been steadfast in its commitment to running impactful programs that cater to the development of children, consistently adapting to meet their needs.
PCT’s COLLEGE OF EXCELLENCE (COE) Program at Government Junior College, Yeleswaram
On January 25, 2025, a significant milestone was achieved at APRS Tuni (Girls) Jagannadagiri in Kakinada District, as critical infrastructure improvements were inaugurated, greatly enhancing the safety and comfort of the 500 girls residing at the school.
Vaaradhi Children Meet – 3: Empowering the Future of Ganapavaram Vaaradhi Students.
The SWOT analysis is a valuable tool for individuals, families, and organizations alike. It helps in identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, leading to better decision-making and strategic planning.
Padala Charitable Trust (PCT) team provided a comprehensive and impactful series of sessions in Hyderabad from January 2nd to February 4th, 2025. Here’s a summary of the key points:
Bullying: A serious issue that can have devastating consequences
Each year, Touch a Life Foundation honours changemakers, non-profits, and CSR teams with the TALHero Award for their invaluable contributions to society.
Dadi Aparna's journey is a powerful narrative of resilience, hard work and the transformative power of education. Hailing from Samalkota, she has consistently demonstrated academic excellence and perseverance despite the numerous challenges she faced along the way.
On 27th October 2024, the Padala Charitable Trust (PCT) team visited the APRS Tuni (Girls) for 6th & 7th Grade students as part of the School of Excellence (SOE)
On 30th November 2024, the Padala Charitable Trust (PCT) team conducted the Book Club & Speakers Club at APSW Lovakothuru (Boys) as part of the School of Excellence (SOE) Programme.
PCT team's Interaction with Mahila Rakshak Team, Kakinada about the awareness sessions being conducted by PCT through Personal Safety Program about Child Sexual Abuse and POCSO Act.
On 09/11/24, as part of the School of Excellence (SOE) Programme, Padala Charitable Trust (PCT) team visited APSW Lovakothuru Boys to conduct the "Swechha for Boys" program for 9th and 10th-grade students
MEO, Kakinada - Why should we give a second chance to anyone for sexually abusing a child? Am I willing to do that if he/she is my child? Every school teacher and Head Master needs to ask these questions.
On October 24, 2024 the Padala Charitable Trust (PCT) team conducted an informative and empowering session at the Government Junior College Yeleswaram as part of the College of Excellence (COE) Programme
This event was unique because it included both students and their parents, fostering a deeper connection between the beneficiaries and the PCT team. More than 60 participants took part in this meaningful gathering.
The Kakinada district administration, in collaboration with the Padala Charitable Trust (PCT), has started actively working to make the district a child sexual abuse-free zone.
We are excited to share that Dhwani Foundation, a Bangalore-based trust led by veterans from the corporate and social sectors with the able help of Asteya Services, recently conducted a two-day workshop on Finance and Accounting at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada
Remarkable Power of what right support at the right time can do to eligible Students! Vaaradhi Student S Neha Sri secured Second Place in the Godavari Telugu Talent Test at the AP State Level.
PCT in its continued efforts to collaborate with district administration and Women and Child Welfare department has started meeting the concerned authorities to brainstorm on the collective efforts to make Kakinada district a child-safe district.
PCT in its continued efforts to collaborate with district administration and Women and Child Welfare department has started meeting the concerned authorities to brainstorm on the collective efforts to make Kakinada district a child-safe district.
We are excited to announce that the Child Protection Committee (CPP) met at the PCT office to strengthen our commitment to the welfare of children.
Career Guidance for Children - Still several myths in our education system
On October 19, 2024, the PCT team hosted a significant event at APSWREIS Lovakothuru (Boys) School in Tuni , AP. This initiative, supported by Mr. & Mrs. Bapuji K of TECHGENE Solutions (India and USA), aims to empower high school students through life skills education, career guidance, and adolescent health awareness.
A Workshop was held on 22-Oct-24 under the leadership of Kakinada District Collector Shri Shan Mohan IAS to discuss on how to make Kakinada District safe for Children and free from Child Sexual Abuse.
On October 17, 2024, the PCT team hosted a significant event at Government High Schools in Ankampalem & Ryali in Atreyapuram Mandal, Konaseema District, AP. This initiative, supported by Karuturi Family.
Each year, Touch a Life honours changemakers, non-profits, and CSR teams with the TALHero Award for their invaluable contributions to society.
Dhwani Foundation Team (Shri Siva Guru, Trustee & Shri Giri, Help Desk Manager) visited Kakinada on 4-November-2024 to meet Padala Charitable Trust (PCT) Team and also observe on the Field Program Implementation as part of Nirantara Sahayak Program (NS6 Cohort – AP batch) – NGO Change Management and Support Services
As part of 100% Child Safety District Kakinada Project on 7/11/2024, Awareness is done on Personal Safety Education, Child Sexual Abuse, POCSO Act and the Importance of Parenting to the working women of Coastal Aqua Plant near Nadakuduru with the help of Labour Department, Kakinada
On 26th October 2024, the Vaaradhi Children Meet 2 was successfully conducted by PCT at APSW Lovakothuru (Boys) Tuni, as part of the ongoing Vaaradhi initiative aimed at supporting the education and personal growth of students. The event was supported by the TANA Foundation (USA).
On 10-11-2024, Sunday, Padala Charitable Trust (PCT) had the privilege of hosting a meeting with our donor, Sri @kumar bapuji kukunuru, and his wife Smt Prasanna madam. Bapuji Sir, the founder of Techgene Solutions Company in the United States, took time out of his busy schedule to interact with our students (beneficiaries) in a deeply personal and meaningful way.
On 12th November 2024 we visited Salipeta Girls High School, Kakinada to interact with the girls from 8th, 9th and 10th classes.
An Eye camp was recently held at the APSW Yeleswaram, supported by Techgene Solutions, organized to address the vision needs of students from various educational levels. The camp was conducted as part of a broader initiative aimed at improving both the educational and healthcare conditions of students in the region.
Personal Safety Education for children has been the talk-of-the-district for the last few months in Kakinada of Andhra Pradesh, thanks to the able leadership and vision of the district collector Shri. Shan Mohan Sagili, IAS.
PCT was glad to be a training partner for AP Govt’s initiative Kishori Balika Vikasam in Kakinada District. This program aims to educate and empower the Adolescent Boys and Girls in terms of Menstrual Health Management
On November 12, 2024, The Padala Charitable Trust (PCT) team visited APSW Lovakothuru Boys as part of the School of Excellence (SOE) program, marking a significant initiative to support physical fitness,
Padala Charitable Trust (PCT) comes up with a new Logo to more effectively reflect the impactful programs it does in the Education space in the Communities especially in creating awareness around different topics!
SFLB program is being spread across 5 districts, making Awareness accessible to all, 568 schools and 49,000 children have been reached till now. We discussed with the team of those districts to know how SFLB sessions are going on in 5 districts.
Varaadhi 2025 kicked off with purpose and energy at APSW Yeleswaram (Girls) , setting a powerful tone for the year ahead.