October 2025 - DAWN Trust Community Impact Highlights Environment, Child Protection, Health Empowerment and Welfare Initiatives

October 2025 marked a month of meaningful progress for DAWN Trust as it advanced its mission to improve lives through focused community programs. This report highlights the key activities and events that shaped the month, emphasizing child protection, health, empowerment, disaster preparedness, and overall welfare. Each initiative brought measurable benefits to the community, supported by inspiring stories and data that illustrate the real impact of DAWN Trust’s work.

📰 October 2025 – Activities & Events Update

Empowering Communities Through Awareness & Action

October 2025 was a month filled with impactful initiatives by DAWN Trust, focusing on child protection, health, empowerment, disaster preparedness, and community welfare. Here’s a snapshot of the key highlights from this inspiring month.

October 2025 - Plastic Bottle Usage & Solid Waste Study

DAWN Trust conducted a rapid assessment in Perambalur Municipality to understand rising plastic pollution, especially from single-use PET drinking water bottles. The study covered seven TASMAC outlets and nearby residential and commercial areas, using surveys, field observations, and municipal waste record reviews.

Key Findings

TASMAC outlets sell 200–250 bottles daily, generating nearly 52,000 bottles per month. Around 80% of these bottles are thrown in open spaces such as roads, drains, and vacant lands due to the absence of proper collection bins. Only 35–40% of households practice waste segregation, and improper dumping by vendors and families continues to contribute to environmental pollution. Although recyclable plastic is sent to cement factories in Ariyalur, PET bottles remain largely unmanaged.

DAWN Trust Initiatives

DAWN Trust organised awareness campaigns, eco-brick training sessions, and youth clean-up drives. Findings were shared with municipal authorities to strengthen plastic segregation and improve waste handling practices.

Recommendations

Install labelled plastic bins in public spaces, promote eco-brick making in schools and SHGs, enforce penalties for open dumping, and conduct regular clean-up activities with youth volunteers.

Together, let us work towards a cleaner and plastic-free Perambalur.

08 October 2025 — Zonal Level Meeting on Child Protection

A zonal-level meeting was organized in Thiruchirappalli to strengthen child safety mechanisms.

Educators, social workers, and community representatives came together to discuss collaborative strategies for enhanced child protection.

11 October 2025 — International Day of the Girl Child

DAWN Trust celebrated and empowered girls by promoting their rights, education, and opportunities.

Awareness sessions emphasized building a safe, equal, and supportive environment for every girl.

13 October 2025 — International Day for Natural Disaster Risk Reduction

Awareness programmes focused on Preparedness, Resilience and community-led approaches to reduce disaster risks.

Participants learned vital steps to build safer and more sustainable communities.

14 October 2025 — State Level Preparatory Meet on Youth and Social Change

Young leaders and social activists joined a state-level meeting centered on youth innovation and leadership.

Discussions highlighted how youth can drive meaningful social transformation.

10 October 2025 — Mental Health Awareness Meeting

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, DAWN Trust conducted an awareness session promoting emotional well-being, resilience, and the importance of open conversations on mental health.

24 October 2025 — People’s Welfare 25th Anniversary Celebration

A milestone event celebrated 25 years of dedicated public welfare service.

The programme honored committed contributors and renewed the mission of community empowerment.

27 October 2025 — World Occupational Therapy Day

Awareness sessions explained the importance of Occupational therapy, rehabilitation, and independence.

Participants gained insights into how therapeutic care enhances quality of life.

29 October 2025 — World Stroke Day Celebration

A public awareness event educated attendees on stroke prevention, early symptoms, and immediate medical response.

Health experts shared lifestyle tips to reduce stroke risks.

Closing Note

October was a month of learning, connection, and collective action.

DAWN Trust continues its mission to Empower and Enlighten lives fostering healthier, stronger, and more informed communities.