Bethany Farms is an initiative of CMCT. The vegetables and fruits harvested are sent to the CMCT hostel and kitchen. There are four farms – at Padappai, Yelagiri, Chinnakadalur of Tamil Nadu and Chittoor, Vengampalli district of Andhra Pradesh. Vegetables such as radish, brinjal, pumpkin, okra, and so on and fruits like mango, coconut, chikku, banana, gooseberry, and more are grown organically. Every farm has two labourers and one farmer working on developing the farms. In Chinnakadalur, there is a small unit of poultry farming.
CMCT expanded my horizons. I have been able to increase my skills through training programs for which I was sent. I began my career as a teacher, but CMCT gave me the opportunity to be a designer, a leader, and a mentor to women from difficult backgrounds.
Padmavathy
Senior staff member
CMCT has given us so many opportunities. It has always been ‘home,’ not just a hostel. I think every sponsor with CMCT should know that thanks to their support, children are getting a chance to realize their fullest potential.
Sheeba
Ex-sponsored child and hostel inmate, now a Mathematics teacher
