ABOUT US

We are a Registered Charitable Trust with the Charity Commissioner since 1983.
In general terms our mission is to enrich the lives of the poor tribal people of Talasari with their full participation.

Since the last 20 years our efforts have been concentrated on the Warli Tribals in Talasari Taluka. Map: Thane District, Maharashtra, India. Our prime focus is working with children, youth and women on their issues that impact the quality of their lives.

Our team consists mainly of animators from the 20 villages in Talsarai, West who function as health workers, community leaders and committee members of self help groups (SHG) of women & youth. In addition we have 3 paid fulltime staff for community development. 4 full time teachers for our school and one part time accountant.

The Trustees of Reach out Trust are from diverse fields of Health, Education and social work. They help to direct the work. Dr. Ancilla Tragler co-ordinates the education, health and women’s activities. Mr. Adolf Tragler promotes youth and environment Projects.

In the year 2000 a Research Action Study was undertaken for understanding the people’s needs in the Talasari Taluka. The study demonstrated that these simple people were aware of their problems and could give suggestions to change their lives for the better but needed assistance. The major problems as assessed by the majority were health ,education, transport ,water and electricity. Failure of Government and lack of people’s joint efforts were both listed as causes.

Our activities are based on peoples needs. Good Education, Vocational skills for youth, Self Help Groups of Women, People’s Health & Environment betterment are some of our specific goals.

Our approach should lead to empowering people, especially women and youth to tackle their problems. Co-ordination is sought from Government & Non Government Organizations. We also network with friends and relations to assist in our causes.

TRUSTEES


1. Mr. Joseph Keve, MSW, Chairman.  Reach Out Trust

2. Mr. Adolf Tragler, MSW, Secretary Reach Out Trust, Director SRS Bandra Mumbai

3. Sr. Marie Noronha, M.ED, Education Specialist

4. Fr. Andrew Rodrigues, Director Social Action, Vasai

5. Mr. Dayanand Ambolkar, MSW, Social Action, Talasari.

6. Dr. Mrs. Ancilla Tragler, MD, Coordinator Reach Out Trust, Community Health Consultant Pediatrician Holy Family Hospital Bandra.

7. Mrs. Anandini Thakoor, Social Activist, Mumbai.