Wayanad is the most thickly tribal populated district in Kerala (17.20%). Hence from the very beginning Shreyas Social Service Centre is giving due emphasis to various tribal development activities.
Our tribal Development Programmes are spread in 160 tribal hamlets in Wayanad. We are adopting participatory methods for the integrated development of tribal people.
It covers Bathery, Noolpuzha, Nenmeni, Pulpally and Poothadi Panchayaths in Wayanad district. Our concentration is mainly with four tribal communities viz, Paniyas, Kurumas, Kattunaikas & Uralies.
Objectives
To create critical consciousness among tribals
To promote people's organizations and people structures
To promote Local leadership
To initiate Peoples movements
To promote Health and Education
To support the preservation of the cultural heritage
Main Activities
SHG formation and strengthening (160 Nos)
Formation and Strengthening of tribal Mahila Samajams (16 Nos)
Promotion of Balavedis (Children's Group - 82 Nos)
Youth Clubs (12 Nos)
Vocational Training Programmes for women
Tribal Co-operative Societies ( 2 Nos)
Health Promotional Activities (Medical Camps, Awareness programmes, Promotion of Herbal Medicines etc)
Literacy Centre in collaboration with the National Literacy Mission.
