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Tambaram Community Development Society (TCDS)

Our NGO empowers marginalized communities, especially Dalits, by ensuring access to education, livelihood, and dignity, building a just, inclusive society rooted in equality and self-reliance.

The Tambaram Community Development Society (TCDS), established in 1985 by a group of like-minded Dalit social workers, is committed to empowering marginalized communities, especially Dalits, in Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts. Guided by a seven-member executive committee including three women—the organization works through participatory processes to ensure justice, equity, and dignity for disadvantaged women and girls. TCDS envisions a society where the oppressed can access education, livelihood opportunities, and self-governance. The mission centers on fostering self-respect and self-reliance among the marginalized. Regular quarterly meetings ensure inclusive decision-making and transparent governance. Through development initiatives, TCDS strives to uplift the poor and provide relief and rehabilitation support.

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Our focus area

Events

Support for HIV-Infected Widows in Chennai

On 20th March 2025, TCDS extended vital support to 30 HIV-infected widowed families in Chennai by distributing dry food provisions. This initiative aimed to address their nutritional needs and ease their daily struggles. The support was especially significant for women facing social stigma and financial instability due to their health condition. TCDS remains committed to ensuring dignity, care, and relief for vulnerable groups.

Programs

Education Support for Dalit Girls

TCDS is committed to improving educational outcomes for adolescent Dalit girls through targeted academic support. Special coaching classes in Mathematics, Science, and English are provided to help school-going girls improve their performance and secure admission into science streams for higher secondary education. Recognizing the challenges faced in accessing professional opportunities, TCDS also offers financial assistance for graduation studies over 1–3 years. Additionally, the organization supports skill development through secretarial courses like Tally and MS Office. Select students are further equipped with vocational training such as midwifery. These efforts aim to build confidence, open career pathways, and ensure long-term empowerment.

Our Impact

0 HIV-positive families received nutritional supplements in 3 phases (300 families per phase)
0 Women counselled on issues related to stress, stigma, family problems, and ART side effects
0 People screened at Aravind Hospital, Salem; 16 received free spectacles

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