We run a school and medical project in Chhattisgarh, Central India - supporting indigenous tribal and resettled refugee communities in one of the poorest areas of Chhattisgarh.
About The Tulsi Trust
The roots of The Tulsi Trust go back to the early 1990s, when a small group of visitors from the UK travelled to rural Chhattisgarh with their friend and guide, Sri Vinod Vihari Goswami.
Having arrived in the region as part of a Bengali refugee family, Sri Vinod became a trusted and respected figure amongst both Bengali refugee communities and local Adivasi villages. He dreamed of bringing people together and improving access to healthcare and education in an area where both were often difficult to reach.
Inspired by the communities they encountered and by Sri Vinod's vision, Tira Brine-Andrews and a group of friends founded The Tulsi Trust in 1999. Tira became the driving force behind the charity for many years, dedicating herself to supporting healthcare and educational opportunities throughout the region.
Today, the Trust continues the work that Sri Vinod and Tira helped to begin. While our programmes have grown and evolved over time, they remain rooted in the same principles: long-term relationships, respect for local communities, and practical support where it is needed most.