SAPPHIRE BLUE SOCIAL TRUST

"Skills for a Brighter Future"

"Skills for a More Equal World"

Women Empowerment

SBST trained Rural, SC and below poverty line women in tailoring, handloom weaving, embroidery, imitation jewellery, and textile printing. Many launched home-based businesses, achieving financial independence.

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SAPPHIRE BLUE SOCIAL TRUST

"Healing Hands, Caring Hearts"

"Health for All, Hope for Tomorrow"

Health & Medical Camps

Free health and eye camps helped over 790 rural people with screening and treatment. Hygiene awareness improved well-being and promoted community health.

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SAPPHIRE BLUE SOCIAL TRUST

"Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures"

"Education as the Great Equalizer"

Education & Training

SBST provided artisan training and distributed school kits to underprivileged students to build and support rural education.

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SAPPHIRE BLUE SOCIAL TRUST

"Uplifting Communities, Building Dignity"

"Equality and Opportunity for All"

SC/ST Community Support

SBST offered targeted training and awareness for SC communities to improve family income and entrepreneurship.

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SAPPHIRE BLUE SOCIAL TRUST

"Nurturing Nature, Sustaining Life"

"A Greener Earth for Future Generations"

Environmental Sustainability

SBST led tree plantation, palm seed sowing, and yellow cloth bags campaigns in rural areas. Roadside tree care helped reduce heat and supported green community practices.

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Who We Are

Sapphire Blue Social Trust (SBST)

Sapphire Blue Social Trust (SBST) is a registered charitable trust based in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. We work with rural, SC/ST, and below-poverty-line communities across Tamil Nadu and Kerala to create lasting change through skill development, free healthcare camps, women empowerment, environmental programs, and education support. Since 2020, our programs have directly benefited thousands of individuals and families who have limited access to government services and economic opportunity.

About SBST Our Programs Support Our Work

Women Empowerment

Skill training in tailoring, handloom weaving, embroidery, imitation jewellery and textile printing. Empowering rural, SC and BPL women to become self-reliant.

Health & Medical Camps

Free medical and eye camps in association with hospitals and colleges supporting rural healthcare and early diagnosis.

Education & Training

Capacity building and Skill development for handloom, hand block printing, handicrafts & artisans training program enhancing livelihoods through certified skill education.

SC/ST Community Support

Entrepreneurship and skill development programs for SC/ST individuals creating inclusive economic opportunities and growth.

Environmental Sustainability

Tree plantation drives, palm seed distribution, and environmental awareness promoting eco-conscious living in rural and urban communities.

Awareness Programs

Health, hygiene, and yellow cloth bags awareness campaigns across villages spreading social and environmental awareness.

Special Day celebration

International yoga day, earth day, women's day, national handloom day, children's day, water day celebration to create awareness.

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Latest Activities & Field Experiences

2026

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

By: SBST Team, 2025–2026
SAMARTH 2025-26: Silk Weaving & Textile Skill Training Programme

SBST implemented the SAMARTH scheme conducting Silk Handloom, Powerloom, Wet Processing, and Hand Block Printing training across 16+ centres in Tamil Nadu & Kerala.
HANDLOOM DEVELOPMENT

By: SBST Team, Aug 07, 2026
National Handloom Day Celebration, Sathumugai

SBST celebrated National Handloom Day at Sathumugai, Erode District with a one-day programme on handloom up-skilling, advanced technologies, and marketing development.
HEALTH AWARENESS

By: SBST Team, Jun 21, 2026
International Yoga Day, Semandampatti

SBST celebrated International Yoga Day by organizing a special yoga program for handloom weavers in Semandampatti, Salem.
HEALTH AWARENESS

By: SBST Team, Mar 2026
Free Eye Camp, Sathumugai

SBST in association with The Eye Foundation Erode conducted a Free Eye Camp at Sathumugai village, benefiting over 200 people.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

By: SBST Team, Jun 05, 2026
Medicinal Plant Awareness Program

SBST distributed medicinal plants to students and planted trees within the school campus to promote environmental awareness and nature-based healthcare.
ECO-FRIENDLY INITIATIVE

By: SBST Team, Jun 05, 2026
Yellow Cotton Bag Distribution Program

SBST distributed Yellow Cotton Bags to the students of Government Middle School, Sathumugai, to create awareness about eco-friendly cloth bags.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

By: SBST Team, Jun 05, 2026
World Environment Day Celebration, Periyakodiveri

SBST celebrated World Environment Day at Periyakodiveri with tree sapling distribution and a plantation drive.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT

By: SBST Team, Mar 14, 2026
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Training, Kanyakumari

SBST conducted another batch of the RPL program for tailoring professionals to have their skills formally recognized.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT

By: SBST Team, Mar 10, 2026
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Training, Erode

SBST successfully conducted the 3rd Batch of the One-Day RPL Training for experienced artisans.
HEALTH AWARENESS

By: SBST Team, Feb 11, 2026
Cancer Awareness Program, Vellode

SBST conducted a cancer awareness program for school students at Vivekanantha Matriculation Hr. Sec. School to promote healthy eating.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT

By: SBST Team, Feb 11, 2026
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Training, Perambalur

SBST conducted an RPL training program under the KKT scheme for Master of Advanced Tailoring.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT

By: SBST Team, Feb 05, 2026
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Training, Dindigul

SBST conducted the Second Batch of the One-Day RPL Training under KKT for tailoring and weaving artisans.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT

By: SBST Team, Feb 04, 2026
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Training, Theni

SBST conducted a one-day RPL program in Theni for the Master of Advanced Tailoring job role.
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT

By: SBST Team, Jan 23, 2026
Pottery Artisans Cluster Development, Dharmapuri

SBST is implementing a cluster development initiative for pottery artisans, aiming to identify challenges and guide them on government schemes.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT

By: SBST Team, Jan 03, 2026
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Training, Kanyakumari

SBST organized a One-Day RPL program for Master of Advanced Tailoring and Weaving & Embroidery under KKT.

2025

EDUCATION & TRAINING

By: SBST Team, Feb 12, 2025
TN-skill TNSDC Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT) Training Across Districts in Tamil Nadu

SBST trained start-up and small Entrepreneurs across Erode, Salem, Krishnagiri, etc... to upskill them with advanced technologies to support their businesses.
HEALTH & MEDICAL CAMPS

By: SBST Team, Jan 23, 2025
Eye Camps for rural Villagers

In collaboration with Erode Eye Foundation, SBST provided free eye screening, diagnosis, and treatment to hundreds of rural villagers in Erode district.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

By: SBST Team, Jan 05, 2025
Entrepreneurship Development Training for SC Women

SBST organized a training program in Pennagaram, Dharmapuri district to empower SC women with Handloom weaving, and Textile skills for Self-Employment and their Placements.

2024

EDUCATION & TRAINING

By: SBST Team, Oct 2024
Sericulture Awareness Program

SBST has conducted Sericulture Awareness Program at Venkateshwara College, Gobi, students became aware of the business opportunities in sericulture including Silk Production, Marketing and Entrepreneurship.
HEALTH & MEDICAL CAMPS

By: SBST Team, April 2024
Medical Camp in association with Nandha Siddha Medical College and Hospital at Erode district

Free health check-ups and medicines were provided to underprivileged rural families, improving overall community health outcomes.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

By: SBST Team, July 2024
Workshop on Imitation Jewellery Making

Conducted in Erode & Salem districts, the workshop trained rural women in jewellery design, enabling them to earn through handmade products.

2023

Skill Development

By: SBST Team, 2023
Hand Block Printing Training

SBST conducted a free hands-on Hand Block Printing training for artisans of Erode district. The event was held in Sapphire Blue Social Trust Training Centre, Erode, Tamil Nadu.
Health and Hygiene

By: SBST Team, 2023
Health and Hygiene Awareness Program

SBST organized awareness programs across Erode to educate communities on health, hygiene, environmental conservation, water scarcity, and sustainable water management practices.
Education & Training

By: SBST Team, 2023
Awareness Program on Sericulture and seri-business opportunities

SBST has conducted a two-day awareness program on Sericulture and seri-business opportunities at Erode. To enable the Farmers and Students to learn about the business opportunities in Sericulture.

2022

Skill Development

By: SBST Team, 2022
Pattern Making & Tailoring Training

SBST organized pattern making and tailoring training in Erode to empower women, especially from SC and backward communities.
Rural Development

By: SBST Team, 2022
Distribution of Utensils

SBST has donated necessary utensils to the people below the poverty line in Erode district.
Education

By: SBST Team, 2022
Stationery Distribution to Students

SBST distributed stationery kits and learning materials to school children in Erode district, Tamil Nadu.

2020 - 2021

Skill Development

By: SBST Team
Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Training

SBST conducted entrepreneurship and skill development programs for women and SC & Backward Community individuals in Erode district.
Health and Hygiene

By: SBST Team
Free Ambulance & Personal protective equipment Support During COVID-19

SBST provided free ambulance service and distributed masks, protective gear, and gowns to frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Erode.
Health and Hygiene

By: SBST Team
COVID-19 Vaccination Camps

SBST organized COVID-19 vaccination camps in and around Erode district to enhance public health safety during the pandemic.

Support Our Mission

Help Us Uplift Lives Across Tamil Nadu & Kerala

Your generous donation enables SBST to train rural women, support SC communities, conduct free medical camps, and drive sustainable development across 8+ districts in Tamil Nadu.

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Serving communities across Tamil Nadu & Kerala
100% of donations go to programs
10,000+ Beneficiaries Reached

What People Say About Us

Real stories from those we've impacted.

"Sapphire Blue Social Trust has transformed our community. Their programs bring hope and real change to marginalized families."

Community Member

Program Beneficiary, Tamil Nadu

"Thanks to the free embroidery training, I now run my own small business from home. The trainers were so kind and professional."

Sandya

SC Woman Entrepreneur, Dharmapuri

"Our school received study kits and free eye check-ups for kids. It made a big difference in their education and confidence."

Govindaraj

Parent from Erode District

OUR WORKING PROCESS

How SBST Uplifts Marginalized Communities

Community Mapping

We identify underserved SC/ST and rural areas through field visits and local collaborations to understand key needs.

Targeted Interventions

We launch skill training, healthcare camps, environmental drives, and awareness programs based on local requirements.

Impact Monitoring

We assess program outcomes such as job placement, income growth, and health benefits to ensure long-term success.

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Erode - 638101,
Tamil Nadu, India