Opportunity to Explore

Early childhood care and education is more than preparation for formal school, it lays a solid and broad foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing.

Overcome Challenges & Improving Lives

Empowering community members to identify and address issues that hinder their welfare and take initiatives to create an enhanced and healthy lifestyle.

Building Opportunities for Youth & Women

Empowering youth and women with vocational training and life skills to enhance employability, improve economic status and quality of life

Children Prepared for Formal Schooling

Youth trained in Vocational skills

Community Members Reached Annually Through Community Development Initiatives

Concerns Universe Foundation(CUF)

Concerns Universe Foundation (CUF) is a registered trust established in 2001 by Gnana Chitra and like-minded individuals who recognized the need for early childhood education in urban slums. CUF works with communities to empower, transform and elevate the lives of underserved children, youth, and women through education and vocational training initiatives. 

Our interventions span three key verticals – Vocational Training, Child Development and Community Development Initiatives & NIOS.

Vision

We believe in the inherent potential within every individual and envision a community where all are given the opportunity to achieve their educational, economic and social goals.

Our Mission

Concerns works with  the urban poor underserved  and provides opportunities for education through vocational training to enhance employability, improve economic status and promote the adoption of a healthy lifestyle

Stories of Change

 

Akshai

Akshai, 19, was identified during a community outreach visit as a 7th-standard dropout. Financial constraints had prevented him from returning to school. He later enrolled in a Basic Computer course, where he initially struggled with reading and writing. However, he quickly excelled in the practical aspects of computing. Today, Akshai works with Swiggy, earning ₹15,000 per month. He has also enrolled in the SSLC program through the National Institute of Open Schooling. His family is proud of his achievements, and Akshai credits Concerns for helping him transform his life.

Anitha

Anitha, 27, was married at the age of 14 and is now a mother of two. She had to discontinue her education in the 9th standard. With support from Concerns, she enrolled in the Basic Computer course despite facing numerous challenges. Today, she confidently manages her family business accounts and earns ₹30,000 per month. Anitha is grateful for the second chance Concerns gave her and credits the program for helping her regain her confidence and independence.

Elakkiya

Elakkiya, 21, dropped out of high school due to academic struggles. Encouraged by the CHD team, she resumed her education and completed her higher secondary studies. She then enrolled in the Basic Computer course, balancing her studies with a part-time job at a government pharmacy. After successfully completing the course in November 2023, Elakkiya began working full-time at the pharmacy. She now earns ₹10,000 per month and supports her family with pride.

Rehamad

Rehamad, 20, had completed her PUC but was unable to pursue further opportunities due to financial constraints. Through a peer referral, she enrolled in the Basic Computer course. After completing the program, she secured a job as a Sales Executive at M.K. Retail, where she confidently manages billing and customer interactions. Once shy and uncertain, Rehamad has transformed into a self-assured young woman who now encourages others to join the program. She currently earns ₹15,000 per month.

Muthazhagi

Muthazhagi, 19, comes from a low-income family in Coimbatore and was unable to pursue college due to financial challenges. After relocating to Bangalore, she enrolled in the Computer Applications course and successfully completed it in May 2024. She now works as an Office Administrator, earning ₹10,000 per month. Motivated to continue her education, Muthazhagi also refers her peers to Concerns, hoping they too can benefit from similar opportunities.

Our Partners

Without whom it would be impossible to achieve our objectives

Microsoft

Scripture Gift Mission

India Share

India Collaboration

Avalon Technology & Services Pvt Ltd Chennai

ICRDCE

Adhyan Charitable Trust

Synamedia

Dell

Credibility Alliance

Amphenol Connectives

Ask Outreach Trust

Pacific International Lines Pvt Ltd