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SEESHA (Samiti for Education, Environment, Social and Health Action) is a non-profit organization empowering underprivileged communities across India.
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Founded in the year 2003 by renowned philanthropist Dr. Paul Dhinakaran, SEESHA was originally started as a charity organisation. As the vision began to grow, its reach also widened to address the cause of downtrodden communities across India. Over the years, SEESHA’s approach has altered from charity to welfare and from welfare to holistic community development. Steadily growing into an entity of professionalism and experience, SEESHA now adopts villages in some of the poorest regions in India, working towards their holistic development. With a four-fold view of development, we focus on areas of Education, Health, Environment and Livelihood among the people we work with. Our target groups include children, youth, women, senior citizens, communities, differently-abled, persons in need of physiological and psychological care and victims of natural disasters.

19/03/2026

*From Learner to Maker!*

At SEESHA's free tailoring centres across India, women from under-resourced communities learn to stitch from scratch — at no cost, guided by patient trainers. With each session, their skill and confidence steadily grow.

For these mothers, one of the most cherished milestones is stitching a dress for their child. The making itself — every seam, every hem — fills them with quiet delight and deep contentment. Watching their little ones wear something made by their own hands turns a newfound skill into a profound, personal joy.

Join the noble mission of women empowerment! Contribute now: https://www.cashfree.com/payme/seesha
To learn more, please visit www.seesha.org or call us at +91-9300 600 600.

18/03/2026

Embroidering their bright futures!

Aari embroidery, with its stunning intricate designs, low startup costs, and perfect home-based flexibility, is empowering disadvantaged women to achieve financial independence and renewed confidence.

Meet these SEESHA beneficiaries from Chennai who, after learning Aari work from Vanagaram, are thriving in their Aari work business, creating beauty and opportunity.

To learn more about our services, please visit us at www.seesha.org (or) call us @ 9300 600 600.

17/03/2026

*Threads of Hope, Lives of Dignity.*

Women across our project communities are joining SEESHA's free tailoring courses and transforming their lives with skills & confidence.

Financial struggles once made every stitching expense a burden. Today, our trained women stitch for themselves, meet their children's needs, and inspire those around them.

Neighbours who once doubted now admire their skills and acknowledge their ability to generate sustainable incomes.

At SEESHA, we empower deprived women to achieve financial freedom and live with dignity.

To learn more, visit us at www.seesha.org or call us at +91-9300 600 600.

16/03/2026

*Celebrating Women, Empowering Communities*

SEESHA commemorated International Women's Day 2026 last week under the theme 'Give to Gain' across its North India locations — Ranchi, Bhilai, Vyara, and Mumbai — honoring women's strength, resilience, and potential.

In Ranchi, 100 community members engaged in women's rights awareness, musical chair competitions, a quiz, and a cake-cutting ceremony. In Bhilai, trainees received course completion certificates recognizing their tailoring and beautician skills. In Vyara, SDP Centre beneficiaries who completed tailoring training were recognized with course completion certificates. In Mumbai, 50 women participated in an impactful session on health awareness, rights, and support systems.

Together, these celebrations reaffirmed SEESHA's commitment to empowering women across communities.

To learn more, please visit www.seesha.org or call +91-9300 600 600.

14/03/2026

*Empowering Hands, Enabling Livelihoods*

Many women struggle to achieve financial independence due to prohibitively expensive fees or unreliable training available elsewhere. These subpar programs often fail to teach the advanced techniques required for the professional market, leaving talent without a path to stable earnings.

SEESHA’s free 3-month Aari program bridges this gap with expert, high-caliber instruction at no cost. By mastering intricate Zardosi and bridal wear, women transform into professional artisans. This empowers them to earn a steady income from home, becoming dignified, sustainable breadwinners for their families.

Support the Mission:
To contribute: cashfree.com/payme/seesha

To learn more: www.seesha.org | +91-9300 600 600
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13/03/2026

*Hold Their Hands. Heal Their Hearts.*

An elder lives alone, without the support of their family. No one to care. No one to call their own.

At SEESHA's Old Age Care Home, we see this reality often. We see the silence in their eyes — and we choose to fill it with warmth, dignity, and love. Every elder in our care receives assisted living, nourishing meals, and compassionate geriatric support. Because we believe no one should spend their final years forgotten.

But we cannot do this alone. Your kind-hearted support can make a huge difference in their lives.
* ₹15,000/month — Full care for 1 destitute elder
* ₹60,000/month — Care & comfort for 4 elders
* ₹1,00,000/month — Dignity & hope for 7 elders

Every monthly pledge donor receives a custom SEESHA wristband, engraved with 'Hold their hands, heal their hearts' — couriered to your door.
* To contribute: https://www.cashfree.com/payme/seesha
* To learn more, call us at +91-9300 600 600

12/03/2026

*More Than a Job — A New Life!*

Poverty and social barriers leave many Indian women trapped in low-paying daily wage jobs due to limited education and skills. SEESHA is changing that.
Through vocational training in Tailoring, Aariwork, Jute Products Making, and more — we equip women with hands-on skills to launch their own businesses. As a result, we are raising empowered entrepreneurs who are uplifting their families and communities.

To learn more about SEESHA, contact us at +91-9300 600 600 or visit www.seesha.org.

11/03/2026

🌸 Celebrating Women’s Strength at SEESHA – International Women’s Day 2026 🌸

Over 120 inspiring women gathered at Chennai – Vanagaram to celebrate International Women’s Day with SEESHA. The event was filled with energy, creativity, competitions, skill recognition, and many joyful moments.

Through tailoring and Aari work training, women are gaining confidence, building sustainable livelihoods, and creating brighter futures for their families and communities.

✨ Theme: Give to Gain
When women are empowered, families flourish and communities grow stronger.

Let’s continue supporting and uplifting women to lead change!

To learn more, visit www.seesha.org or call +91 9300 600 600.

10/03/2026

*Communities Thrive When Women Rise!*

This International Women's Day, SEESHA celebrated the strength & achievements of women across two South India project locations under the theme "Give to Gain."

At Cuddalore, trainees and entrepreneurs joined fun games, a certificate distribution program, and an achiever awards ceremony honoring 10 successful women entrepreneurs. Government representatives guided participants on loans, subsidies, and welfare schemes.

At Thanjavur–Neduvasal Village, health officials led well-being awareness sessions alongside cake cutting and prize distribution.
Women across both locations were inspired and empowered—because when women rise, communities thrive.

To learn more, visit www.seesha.org or call +91-9300 600 600.

09/03/2026

*Empowering Youth, Enabling Futures*

In a world driven by technology, digital skills are essential. SEESHA's free Computer Skills programme equips underprivileged youth with practical, job-ready computer skills that open real doors of opportunity.

From building compelling resumes to searching for jobs online and staying safe in digital spaces — young people gain the tools to achieve financial independence and thrive in a tech-driven world.

To learn more,, please contact SEESHA at +91-9300 600 600 or visit www.seesha.org.

06/03/2026

Together, let's bring joy to elders...

Elders who cared for us then deserve simple acts of kindness now. Your time, tangible contributions, or a smile can bring back their happiness and peace and show them you care!
At SEESHA, we create homes filled with warmth for lonely seniors. Share a visit, donate, or spread the word—your small act lights up their world.

Together, let's hold their hands and heal their hearts!
To contribute: https://www.cashfree.com/payme/seesha
To know more, please visit at www.seesha.org
or call us at +91-9300 600 600.

05/03/2026

Nurturing Potential, Changing Destinies...

Across 63 communities, nearly 3,000 disadvantaged children receive quality education and holistic developmental support through SEESHA, as we believe education is the key to a shining future.

To help children from vulnerable families stay in school, SEESHA equips them with School Kits containing essential stationery items. These kits remove the barriers to learning, empowering students to pursue their academic dreams with confidence.

Join us in giving life through education.
To contribute: https://www.cashfree.com/payme/seesha
To know more, please visit: www.seesha.org
Call: +91-9300 600 600

Address

SEESHA HOUSE, No. 37, Gandhi Road, West Tambaram
Chennai
600045

Telephone

+919300600600

Website

https://www.seesha.org/

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