Tribal Welfare
Addressing the Unique Needs of Indigenous Communities
The challenge
Tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana remain among the most marginalised, facing severe socio-economic exclusion and a lack of access to education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods.
The literacy rate among tribal populations is just 49%, significantly lower than the state average of 67%, and over 80% of tribal households rely on daily wage labour, often underpaid and seasonal.
Many nomadic and forest-dependent tribes, including the Chenchu, Lambada, and Yanadi tribes, are at risk of displacement, bonded labour, lack of land rights, and indebtedness.
Our approach
Jesuit Province Society is committed to restoring dignity and creating self-reliant communities by providing quality education, healthcare access, and livelihood opportunities.
Our programmes support first-generation learners through tribal schools, hostels, and financial aid for higher education, ensuring that children complete their schooling without barriers.
We empower tribal youth and women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), leadership training, entrepreneurship programmes, and employability skill development.
Additionally, our healthcare outreach programmes and government welfare awareness initiatives help tribal families access essential medical services, nutrition programmes, and social security schemes.
4+
Districts Covered
55+
Self Help Groups
4+
Tribal Missions
5+
Mobile Health Units
