Our Impact

SBST has been working in Tamil Nadu's rural and marginalized communities since our founding. This page documents our actual programs, activities and measurable outcomes.

Documented Activities

Program Activity Overview

Transparency Note: The figures below are based on documented program activities visible in SBST's existing records and communications. SBST has not published formally audited cumulative impact statistics. This page will be updated as verified data becomes available. We do not fabricate or estimate impact numbers.
30+
Districts Covered (Tamil Nadu & Kerala)
2020
Active Since (Documented Programs)
790+
Individuals Served in Eye & Health Camps*
Multiple
Batches of SAMARTH/RPL/KKT Training Conducted
10,000+
Trained / Self-Employed / Employed
Active
Women Empowerment Programs
Multiple
Environmental Drives Conducted
10+
Hospital / College Partnerships
3
Global Giving Platform Registrations

* 790+ figure sourced from documented program records. Total cumulative numbers across all years pending formal verification.

Program Timeline

Key Activities by Year

2026

  • International Yoga Day program for handloom weavers, Semandampatti, Salem
  • Free Eye Camp at Sathumugai village (benefiting 200+ people) — with The Eye Foundation, Erode
  • Medicinal Plant Awareness & tree planting at school campus
  • Yellow Cotton Bag distribution — Government Middle School, Sathumugai
  • World Environment Day celebration with plantation drive — Periyakodiveri
  • RPL Training batches — Kanyakumari, Erode, Perambalur, Dindigul, Theni
  • Pottery Artisans Cluster Development — Dharmapuri
  • Cancer Awareness Program — Vivekanantha Matriculation School, Vellode
  • Conducted SAMARTH Scheme training programs across various districts

2025

  • KKT/TNSDC Training across Erode, Salem, Krishnagiri for startup entrepreneurs
  • Eye Camp for rural villagers — in collaboration with Erode Eye Foundation
  • Entrepreneurship Development Training for SC Women — Pennagaram, Dharmapuri
  • Conducted SAMARTH Scheme training programs across various districts

2024

  • Sericulture Awareness Program — Venkateshwara College, Gobi
  • Medical Camp — in association with Nandha Siddha Medical College, Erode
  • Imitation Jewellery Making Workshop — Erode and Salem districts
  • Conducted SAMARTH Scheme training programs across various districts

2023

  • Hand Block Printing Training — SBST Training Centre, Erode
  • Health and Hygiene Awareness programs — Erode district communities
  • Sericulture and seri-business opportunities awareness program — Erode (two-day)
  • Conducted SAMARTH Scheme training programs across various districts

2022

  • Pattern Making & Tailoring Training — Erode (empowering SC and backward community women)
  • Distribution of Utensils to BPL families — Erode district
  • Conducted SAMARTH Scheme training programs across various districts

2021

  • Early foundational programs documented — details in annual updates
  • Conducted SAMARTH Scheme training programs across various districts
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Real Stories

Impact Highlights

These highlights are drawn from documented SBST program activities and field work.

Free Eye Camp at Sathumugai village, Erode — SBST and Eye Foundation Erode
2026 Sathumugai, Erode Health

Free Eye Camp — Sathumugai Village

SBST, in association with The Eye Foundation Erode, conducted a free eye camp at Sathumugai village, providing vision screening, diagnosis and treatment to rural residents.

Outcome Over 200 people benefited from free eye screening and treatment at this camp.
International Yoga Day program for handloom weavers at Semandampatti, Salem
Jun 21, 2026 Semandampatti, Salem Health Awareness

Yoga for Weavers — International Yoga Day

SBST celebrated International Yoga Day by organizing a special yoga program specifically for handloom weavers in Semandampatti, Salem, promoting physical and mental well-being among artisans.

Outcome Handloom weaver community engaged in structured wellness activity; fostered awareness of health practices among artisans.
Yellow Cotton Bag Distribution at Government Middle School Sathumugai
Jun 5, 2026 Sathumugai, Erode Environment

Eco-Friendly Bag Campaign for Students

SBST distributed Yellow Cotton Bags to students of Government Middle School, Sathumugai, to promote environmental awareness and reduce plastic bag usage among young people.

Outcome Students equipped with eco-friendly cloth bags; environmental awareness message delivered to school community.
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Where We Work

Geographic Coverage

SBST works primarily across Tamil Nadu, India, with programs documented in the following locations:

Erode Salem Dharmapuri Kanyakumari Perambalur Dindigul Theni Krishnagiri Vellode Sathumugai Semandampatti Periyakodiveri Pennagaram

All locations above are documented from SBST's program records and published updates.

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