About Us - Ant Foundation & Charitable Trust Coimbatore

Ant Foundation & Charitable Trust volunteers with children in Coimbatore

2010

Founded

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

MAKING A DIFFERENCE PAN INDIA

A Little Brief About Us

ANT is registered under the Trust Act (Regd No: 298/2023), with valid 80G and 12A certifications for tax exemption, and is registered with the Government of India through Darpan.

We maintain a dedicated bank account and uphold strong governance, transparency, and compliance in every aspect of our work.

Our focus is to build long-term social impact by strengthening early childhood care and education, supporting adolescent wellbeing, and advancing women-led development.

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Our Purpose

Who We Are, Vision & Mission

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Who We Are

ANT is registered under the Trust Act (Regd No: 298/2023), has valid 80G and 12A for tax exemption, is registered with the Government of India through Darpan, and has a dedicated bank account.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to pioneer excellence in sustainable socio-economic and environmental development. We aim to revolutionize early childhood care and education (ECCE), empower adolescents to thrive through enhanced emotional and social intelligence, and drive women-led development.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to transform the lives of those at the bottom of the pyramid, particularly women and children, by fostering economic independence and career intentionality to boost GDP and ensure long-term prosperity. We are committed to environmental sustainability and conserving natural resources to secure a healthier and happier future for all.

Core Values

What Guides Everything We Do

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Compassion

We approach every child, family, and situation with genuine empathy, warmth, and care.

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Transparency

Full accountability through published financials, impact reports, and open communication.

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Empowerment

We build capacity in families and communities - not dependency - for lasting, self-sustaining change.

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Inclusion

We serve all children regardless of caste, religion, or background. Every child is equal in our eyes.

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Evidence-Based

Our programs are grounded in research and continuously evaluated to ensure maximum impact.

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Sustainability

We design programs that outlast our direct involvement, embedding change into communities permanently.

Programs

Our Flagship Initiatives

Each program is carefully designed to address the root causes of child suffering and family instability.

Child Welfare

ECCE (Anganwadi)

DID YOU KNOW?
There are only 54,439 anganwadis in Tamilnadu whereas the beneficiaries are 3,575,868.
9.34 million (12.2% of the total population) are children in the age group 0-6 and there are more boys than girls.
Investing in ECCE (0-6 yrs) would provide greater success and greater productivity to more children and reduce social spending for society (Heckman's curve).

Mental Health

DID YOU KNOW?
1 in every 4 children and teenagers in school suffer from mental issues in India.
Highest prevalence of mental disorders, predominantly depressive and anxiety disorders (GBD study) is reported in Tamil Nadu.
11% students reported feeling anxious, 14% experienced extreme emotions, and 43% faced mood swings in Tamil Nadu (PIB.gov.in statistics 2024).

Women Welfare

DID YOU KNOW?
12% of women aged 20-24 are married before the age of 18, 2,516 child marriages were reported during January 2022 to August 2022 (NFHS data, Social Welfare Department).
More than 90% of girls in TN enrol in elementary school and this drops to 57% at the secondary level and further to 0% at the higher secondary level.
2,232 cases of rape were reported in Tamil Nadu in 2023 and there were 6,745 cases of assault on women with intent to outrage modesty (2022).

Abuse Intervention

DID YOU KNOW?
4,155 crimes against children in Tamil Nadu were reported in 2023.
1,049 cases of child rape were reported under POCSO in 2022 in Tamil Nadu.

Active Projects

Our Flagship Programs (2023–2026)

Collaborative ventures reaching 63,561 students across 168 schools.

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Karkai Nandre Counselling & Guidance

2023–2025 & 2025–2026

Individual counselling, mental health assessments, and psychosocial support for school students.

45,465 Students

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BBBP – Life Skill Training

2024–2026 (Beti Bachao Beti Padhao)

Life skills, legal literacy (POSH/POCSO), confidence building, and girl child empowerment.

12,213 Students

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Mental Health & Wellness

2025–2026

Yoga & meditation, motivation, moral values, mental & physical therapy, and parenting therapies.

3,755 Students

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Sustainability Mindset

2024–2026

Environmental awareness and sustainability mindset development in schools.

2,128 Students

Our Team

Board Of Trustee

LATHA SUNDARAM.

FOUNDER & MANAGING TRUSTEE

Managing Trustee - She is a President Of India Awardee for social work with over two decades of experience. Coined and implemented CSR projects creating meaningful and sustainable change , collaborating with corporates, social and government sectors. Experienced POSH Trainer and emotional intelligence coach/trainer Retired from Indian Railways.

HEMA ANNAMALAI.

FOUNDER TRUSTEE

Trustee - She is the Co-Founder and Chairperson of Green Collar Agritech. She founded Ampere Electric Vehicles, promoting sustainability. With 30+ years in diverse ventures, Hema champions job creation and women-s empowerment, investing in and mentoring startups.

MALA MORRIS.

TRUSTEE

Trustee - She is an experienced business growth and marketing advisor and has led impactful change in the service sector for over 35 in India and the UK. An alumnus of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and Manchester Business School. Received the Young Achiever Award in 2001 by The Confederation of Indian Industry.

NIRMALA RAMESH.