St.Peter Paul Educational and Cultural Trust (SPECT) is a pioneer Non Governmental Organization in Villupuram District, Tamilnadu, India. The trust started in 1991 when a group of energetic young teachers, academics and social scientists joined together and implemented solutions for children with disabilities and Dalit children. The NGO manages two schools in this rural area: St. Peter Paul Special Residential School for Disabled Children in Mugaiyur and St. Peter Paul Primary School for Dalit Children in Puravadai.
Activities
Action – 1: St. Peter Paul Special Residential School for Disabled Children
A special school for disabled children started in the year 1995. It has been recognized by the Special commissioner for disabled, Government of Tamilnadu, India. It has 95 various kinds of disabled children who are receiving formal education from grades 6 to 12. The school provides room and board for its students.
In order to provide a barrier-free atmosphere conducive to learning, the girls and boys with disability are accommodated in two separate blocks which have ramps and suitable sanitary facilities.
Action – 2: St. Peter Paul Elementary School for Dalit Children
In the 1980s, the village of Puravadai had a government school for Dalit children, which got destroyed by natural disaster and was never rebuilt. As this was the opportunity for high caste people to take advantage of the situation (e.g. with bonded labour system), SPECT decided to establish the school for Dalit Children. As a result of this effort, the forced bondage labor system suffered by the Dalit has been eliminated in the village.
Action – 3: Africa Marcitllach Centre for Computer Education
In order to achieve provide computer training to the students, a well-equipped Information Technology program is offered. A computer room opened in 2008 within the campus of SPECT. In the future, the children who are taught computer literacy can find a adequate employment in the job market.
Address:
2/83,Church Street, Mugaiyur -605755
Villupuram District , Tamilnadu , India
Office: +91 4153 237288
Residence: +91 4153 237211
Mobile: +91 9442471593 or +91 9715640175
E-mail : stpeterpaulspect@rediffmail.com