Paathai (பாதை – Path)
Paathai (பாதை) Trust is a social service organization based in Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to creating meaningful and sustainable change in rural communities.
Our work focuses on empowering underprivileged children through rural education and educational support, along with environmental sustainability initiatives such as tree plantation, Miyawaki Mini Forests, and the restoration of lakes and other water bodies.
50+ Rural government schools supported
Better learning spaces for village children through essential infrastructure upgrades
42,000+ Trees planted
Large-scale reforestation that restores ecological balance and greens rural Tamil Nadu.
8 Miyawaki mini forests created
Dense native forests that enrich biodiversity, expand green cover and inspire environmental care.
5+ Lakes and ponds restored
Revived village water bodies that recharge groundwater and sustain farms and families.
Tuition Fees support for bright students from low-income families
Through our projects, we strive to create a better Paathai (பாதை) — a pathway to education, opportunity, and a sustainable future for rural communities
