The
Mango Tree Trust is a children's charity in Goa.
We are based at Mango Tree House just outside the town of
Mapusa. From our base we support approximately 260
disadvantaged children every day Monday to Friday. Read
about our work below.
We welcome visitors, but ask that you make an
appointment in advance. Please call us on
+91 960 465 4588or email us at
themangotreetrust@hotmail.com
When Mango Tree Goa was founded in 2012 one of our main
objectives was to have owned premises so we had
certainty about the future of the Charity's work. In all
it took 11 years to raise sufficient funds, purchase a
plot, renovate the old Portugese house on the property
and build an extension which would accommodate all our
children. Finally, in October 2023 we were able to move
all children to Mango Tree House. You can read a little
about our journey by clicking the links opposite.
We have summarised the main areas of our work below but
you can learn much more about us from the 4 minute video
made by a friend of Mango tree at our previous premises,
Mango House, but in fact although our location has
changed, our activities remain just the same. Click
here to see our video. If you are visiting Goa we
would look to see you at Mango Tree House.
If you are in Calangute, Candolim, Baga or Arpora we are
happy to arrange a lift. Click
here to
see what some of our past visitors said.
Pre-Primary School
We run a
Government registered pre-primary
school each morning. The school is
an essential support to help prepare
children to enter mainstream school.
We teach the English and Marathi
alphabets, simple words, numbers and
counting, song and dance. All
children have lunch and can eat as
much as they need.
Afternoon Tuition Classes
After primary
and secondary schools finish at
lunch time, children head to Mango
House for lunch and afternoon
classes. Children complete homework
and teachers assist children with
subjects they have some difficulty
with. We also ensure that part of
the afternoon is devoted to other
activities such as library, art and
craft, play etc.
Health & Hygiene
We encourage
children to keep clean and stay
healthy. All pre-primary children
brush their teeth after lunch. We
fund some medical treatment and
dentistry
and provide toothbrushes, toothpaste
and soap for all. We also liaise
with the local Health department who
provide talks and run immunisation
programmes..
Provide Nutritious Meals
We provide a
healthy nutritious lunch Monday to
Friday for all of the pre-primary
children and those attending in the
afternoons.
Celebrate & Have Fun
We celebrate
all important religious festivals
and national days in India. We also
hold a birthday party each month to
celebrate birthdays arising in the
month.
The children work hard at
school and when it is holiday time
we often plan extra activities and
outings.
School Admission and Support
Many children
don’t have a birth certificate which
is needed to gain access to school
and we are able to assist families
to overcome this problem. We also
enrol children into local schools
and ensure they receive uniforms,
rainwear and stationery. We monitor
school attendance and counsel
children and parents. We also reward
both good attendance and
achievement.
College & University Assistance
We are
delighted that some children have
now progressed to College and
University. Mango House offers both
financial support with fees and
other resources and support as
needed.
Private Tuition Classes
Once children
reach 7th Standard we fund private
tuition classes for them. These are
smaller so tuturs can better focus
on individual needs. Children
regularly come in to meet with our
Social Worker.
Children's Bank
We run a
children's bank to encourage them to
learn about the value of money and
saving towards a goal. They deposit
their few rupees and earn a little
interest on the savings.
Distribute Clothes and Toys
We receive many second-hand clothes and
toys which we distribute on your behalf
to the children we support.
Click
here to read about which clothes are
suitable.
SECTION 80G EXEMPTION : The Mango Tree Trust is
exempt under section 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act
(1961). Under Section 80G a 50% deduction is available
on all contributions to the Trust subject to calculation
and limitation.
If you are
an Indian National or NRI and would like to help by
making a donation to the Trust please contact
themangotreetrust@hotmail.com or call on +91
960 465 4588.
The
Mango Tree Trust is a children's charity in Goa.
We are based at Mango Tree House just outside the town of
Mapusa. From our base we support approximately 260
disadvantaged children every day Monday to Friday. Read
about our work below.
