GSHEC is doing a wide range of acivities for the development of vulnerable people.
Good Shepherd Health Education Centre and Dispensary (GSHEC) is a Non-Governmental Organization based at Karamadai, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, South India. It has been working for the Welfare and upliftment of the downtrodden people through Sustainable Development Programs.
Established in 1977 by the Franciscan Clarist Congregation, the organization was registered as a charitable society under Tamil Nadu societies Registration act in the year 1981. In 2005, the branch Karunya Social Centre was established in Valparai to enhance the living qualities of mostly tea puckers in the hill area.
Initially the Centre concentrated purely on the health needs of the people, but in the later years it has expanded its services. Now there are activities in social empowerment, political empowerment, economic empowerment and literacy programmes.
We helped poor and marginalised rural communities in 200 villages in Karamadai Block, Mettupalayam & P.N Palayam, Valparai Hills of Tamil Nadu State, South India.
2025 Karamadai, Tamil Nadu
A series of health initiatives were conducted at GSHEC and nearby locations. MMS Global Eye Hospital organized multiple eye camps, including one at Karamadai with 30 participant...
2025 Karamadai, Tamil Nadu
Income Generation and Entrepreneurial Development.
2025 Karamadai, Tamil Nadu
For the Year 2024 - 2025, 17 new SHGs and 76 new JLGS are formed with 460 members. Total Loan Availed for this year is Rs. 11,65,89,000.
2025 Karamadai, Tamil Nadu
18 Learning Facilitation Centres functions in the villages of Karamadai (8) and Valparai (10), Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu. The Learning Facilitation centres in Karamadai an...
2025 Karamadai, Tamil Nadu
L & T is funding 30 NGOs under its CSR project. For the year 2024-2025 L & T has won the best award for a case study involving a student where intervention and sustainability we...
2023 Karamadai, Tamil Nadu
The System Changer Network (SCN), launched in 2023 has been associated and collaborated with nine NGOs in India and initiated Making More Health (MMH) over the past few years. G...
19 Mar 2025 Karamadai, Tamil Nadu
The International Women’s Day was celebrated 0n 19th March 2025 at Good Shepherd Auditorium, Karamadai. There were more than 800 women participants. Prior to the celebration a...
9 Mar 2025 Valparai, Tamil Nadu
The International Women’s Day witnessed the active participation of 210 Self-Help Group (SHG) members, highlighting the spirit of unity and empowerment among women on 9th Marc...
13 Mar 2025 Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu
The International Women’s Day was celebrated at Ettimadai on the 13th March 2025 at Sheffi Aaram Social Centre, Rottigoudanur. The chief guests were Sr. Anila Mathew, Director...
In Appreciation For our Timeless Service and Dedication. There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
The best NGO for the implementation of child labour abolition programme, by District Collector Thiru.G.Santhanam IAS, (in 1991)
The best School, (Little Flower School) for the education of school dropouts by District Collector Thiru.G.Santhanam IAS, (in 1991)
Award for the best service rendered to the weaker section of the society since 27 years given by Bishop Mar Jacob Manathodath to Sr. Anila Mathew (03.01.2004)
“Sevai Mangai Award” given by Kalai Priyargal Trust, Coimbatore to Sr. Anila Mathew, Secretary (01.07.2007)
“Best Social Service Award” by CHDP, the reputed NGO at Udumalpet, Coimbatore District to Sr. Anila Mathew (16.12.2009)
“Gold Star Millennium Award” given by The National Integrity Cultural Academy, Chennai to Sr. Anila Mathew, Secretary (09.01.2010)
“Star Achiever Award” given by The National Integrity Cultural Academy, Chennai, to Good Shepherd Health Education Centre and Dispensary, Karamdai (09.01.2010)
Best Rotary Vocational Excellence Award given by The Rotary Club of Mettupalayam to Good Shepherd Health Education Centre and Dispensary, Karamdai (12.07.2011)
Good Samaritan Award given to Sr. Anila Mathew in honour of Outstanding Social Work by Agape Movement, Chicago & Kottayam Social Service Society, Kerala on (29.01.2012)
Appreciation Award from Bishop Paul Alappat, Ramanathapuram Diocese for Best Social Services (08.07.2012)
Seva Rathna Award given to Sr. Anila Mathew by Bharathiyar Social Cultural Academy & Bannari Trust as acknowledgement and recognition of her contribution in the Rich field of Social Work (03.01.2015)
The work of Good Shepherd can be outlined under the six components Health, Social Empowerment, Economic Empowerment, Infrastructure, Education and Skill Training.
The approaches of Good Shepherd are generally very community centred. Building a community structure is our main tool for social empowerment.
Extending one's knowledge is the first measurement to give the ability of making an improvement to her or his life.
The goal of the component Economical Empowerment is to provide financial independence and stability for women in the society.
Having a good education is the basement of a bright and economical secure future for the individual and society.
Being in good health is essential for happiness and well being. Therefore our ambition is to improve the health status of villagers.
Having a place to call home is fundamental for a regular life and gives economic security.
We help young Women , men & children from about 30,000 families, in 200 Villages in Karamadai.
Karamadai Block in Coimbatore District
Mettupalayam Municipality
P.N Palayam Town & Block
Thudiyalur Town
4 Veerapandi Town
Valparai Hills (3rd Grade Municipality)
