The main objective of the proposal is to enhance the skills of these marginalized rural people by training them in income generating activities.

Objectives of JACID the Charitable Trust

St. Joan of Arc Center for Integral Development has been created for achieving the following objectives:

	Promote and implement charitable and human welfare activities for the needy, poor and weak population of the Southern Region of Tamil Nadu state.
	Equip the rural women with productive skills to enable them to support themselves through non-formal education.
	Work for achieving gender equality and social justice in society.
	Educate people about financial planning and promote habits of thrift and savings.
	Create and build the St. Joan of Arc Community College as the first main project, which will provide education and potential job opportunities to needy youth, who otherwise would not receive post secondary education.
	Impart value education, and promote holistic approaches to health and savings.
	Promote community health and a sanitary environment.
	Integrate other organizations and government departments in the mission of social welfare and development of the region.