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Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa Charitable Trust (MTCT)
Genesis
The Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa Charitable Trust (MTCT) was founded in 1997, inspired by the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Saint Mother Teresa. Following her passing on 5 September 1997, the overwhelming outpouring of love and gratitude from millions across the world profoundly moved Dr. G. K. Dhas, our Founder and Managing Trustee, along with a group of compassionate individuals who shared her vision of selfless service. Inspired by Mother Teresa's unwavering commitment to the poorest and the most vulnerable, they
established MTCT with a singular purpose to continue her mission of serving humanity with compassion, dignity, and unconditional love. Guided by the belief that even the smallest act of kindness can create lasting change, the Trust was founded to be "a drop in the vast ocean of humanitarian service". Since its inception, MTCT has remained committed to carrying forward this founding vision, reaching out to vulnerable communities with compassion and living by its enduring motto, "Service to Mankind is Service to God".
Statutory Registrations & Compliance
Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa Charitable Trust (MTCT) is a legally registered, non-profit charitable organisation committed to the highest standards of governance, transparency, accountability, and statutory compliance. We adhere to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring that our operations reflect integrity, credibility, and responsible stewardship of the trust placed in us by our beneficiaries, donors, corporate partners, and government agencies.
To uphold these standards, MTCT maintains all essential statutory registrations and recognitions required to carry out its charitable activities and receive support from individuals, institutions, corporate organisations, government bodies, and international donors.
Our statutory registrations and recognitions include:
Current Projects
Jeevan Akshaya – Feeding the Hungry
Providing nutritious meals with dignity to vulnerable persons and families, ensuring that no one is left behind in the fight against hunger.
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Education for Empowerment
Creating pathways to learning and lifelong opportunities by supporting quality education, academic assistance, and holistic development for children and youth.
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Health & Humanitarian Care
Delivering accessible healthcare and preventive health services that promote healthier lives and improve the wellbeing of underserved communities.
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Women Empowerment & Livelihoods
Empowering women through skill development, livelihood opportunities, leadership, and social inclusion to build confident and self-reliant communities.
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Child Wellbeing & Youth Development
Nurturing children and young people through education, protection, life skills, and personal development to help them realise their full potential.
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Disaster Response & Humanitarian Relief
Providing timely emergency relief, recovery support, and rehabilitation assistance to communities affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
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Empowering Grassroots Communities
Strengthening community institutions, promoting participatory development, and enabling sustainable solutions that improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations.
Read MoreFlagship Initiatives
Poor Feeding Programme
Serving wholesome meals to people experiencing hunger, poverty, and social exclusion.
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Free Tailoring Training Centre
Equipping women and young adults with vocational skills that lead to sustainable livelihoods and financial independence.
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Free Tuition Centre
Providing academic support and mentoring to help children from disadvantaged backgrounds excel in their education.
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Free Ambulance Service
Ensuring timely and reliable emergency medical transportation for patients and families in need.
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Meditation & Wellness Centre
Promoting inner wellbeing, emotional resilience, and holistic health through meditation, counselling, and wellness practices.
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29 years of service
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CSR, Institutional & Community Partnerships
Accreditations
Mother Teresa Charitable Trust (MTCT) is recognized by national and international institutions for its unwavering commitment to humanitarian service, ethical governance, and regulatory compliance. These recognitions and accreditations reflect our credibility, transparency, and accountability, while strengthening the trust and confidence of our donors, CSR partners, government agencies, and the communities we serve.
Archives
Our archives preserve the rich legacy of MTCT's humanitarian journey, documenting significant milestones, recognitions, and moments that have shaped our organisation since its inception. These records stand as a testament to our enduring commitment to compassionate service and the trust reposed in us by governments, institutions, partners, and communities.
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Credentials
Major Milestones
MTCT's institutional journey has been marked by significant recognitions and meaningful engagements with the Government of India, State Governments, eminent institutions, and philanthropic leaders. These milestones reflect our unwavering commitment to humanitarian service and the trust and confidence placed in MTCT by national and international stakeholders.
To mark the 100th Birth Anniversary of Saint Mother Teresa, MTCT submitted a proposal to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India requesting the release of a commemorative coin on 26 August 2010 in her honour.
MTCT's proposal received in-principle approval from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) through Order ID No. 260/62/C/3/2009 dated 08 January 2009. The PMO directed the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, to initiate the process for the release of the commemorative coin.
Pursuant to File No. 2/12/2009-Coin dated 10 November 2009, the Ministry requested MTCT to submit the design concepts for the commemorative coin. The Trust was subsequently entrusted with coordinating the official coin release ceremony in collaboration with the Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata.
The MTCT Blood Donors Guild portal has been recognized and appreciated by distinguished public leaders for its dedicated efforts in promoting voluntary blood donation and strengthening the lifesaving mission of providing timely support to those in need.
The then Chief Minister of Gujarat State and present Governor of Uttar Pradesh State Smt. Anandiben Patel, in her message lauded the Guild's contribution and highlighted the significance of blood donation through the inspiring words: "If you donate money, you give food. But if you donate blood, you give life."
Dr. Sivathanu Pillai, former CEO and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace and former Director of DRDO, authored an article on lightweight calipers in our magazine, MOTHERNEWS, in which he proposed a collaborative initiative with MTCT. The article highlighted the need to develop lightweight calipers to enhance mobility and improve the quality of life of individuals with physical disabilities.
The article was viewed by Shri Ratan Tata, who responded to the Managing Trustee of MTCT, expressing his appreciation for Dr. Sivathanu Pillai's proposal. He conveyed his willingness to consider undertaking the project jointly with MTCT to develop lightweight calipers as part of the organization's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, recognizing that such an effort would significantly benefit individuals affected by polio across the country.
Responding to the request made by MTCT, the Governor of Mizoram recommended to the Chief Minister of Mizoram to officially commemorate the Birth Centenary of St. Mother Teresa, honouring her remarkable humanitarian contributions and her enduring legacy of compassion, service, and selfless dedication to humanity. He also appreciated the mission of MTCT in carrying forward Mother Teresa's lifelong commitment to serving the deprived and the poorest of the poor in the country.
In response to the request made by MTCT, Government of Sikkim honoured the enduring legacy of St Mother Teresa by naming a public road in her memory, recognizing her lifelong dedication to compassion, service, and humanity.
Support from Philanthropists
The generous support of our philanthropists has been instrumental in advancing MTCT's humanitarian mission. Their visionary contributions have enabled the creation of lasting infrastructure, impactful programmes, and sustainable initiatives that continue to serve communities with compassion, dignity, and hope.
Free Ambulance Service – Supporting Healthcare
In 2007, Mrs. Dr. S. P. Singh and her family from the United Kingdom generously contributed towards the purchase of an ambulance in memory of her Father-in-law, Shri Amarjith Singh Kalra. Since its commissioning, the ambulance has served the community continuously. It is currently deployed as a Mobile Cancer Research Unit in collaboration with CSI Medical Mission, Neyyoor, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, under the Church of South India. Through this initiative, the vehicle continues to provide accessible healthcare services, bringing essential cancer screening and medical care to communities in need.
Gift of Land for Community Care
Mrs. Andrea Mendonca, an Indian philanthropist residing in Canada, generously donated seven residential plots at Umayalpuram Village, Oragadam, near Chennai, India to MTCT. This generous gift has been dedicated to the development of a Home for the Elderly and a Community Care Centre, reflecting her commitment to enhancing the well-being of vulnerable individuals and strengthening community welfare.
Legacy Giving – A Gift Beyond a Lifetime (Through WILL)
Contributed institutions / individuals in favour of Mother Teresa Charitable Trust
Demonstrating exceptional generosity and enduring faith in MTCT's mission,
Late Phyllis Elizabeth Jenkins from the USA
Late Mrs. Johnson from USA
Late Anna Karola from Norway, bequeathed their assets to Mother Teresa Charitable Trust through Will.
Our institutional donors include,
Bonnetts Solicitors Limited from the USA
The Loretta Seltzer Trust, based in the United States.
Their generous financial assistance has enabled the Trust to expand its outreach, strengthen its rehabilitation services, and provide life-changing support to thousands of beneficiaries.
Sustainable Development Goals
Collaboration is central to our approach. We work closely with communities, government departments, healthcare institutions, educational establishments, corporate partners, philanthropic organisations, and volunteers to leverage collective expertise and resources. These strategic partnerships enable us to maximise impact, strengthen local capacities, and ensure that our interventions are transparent, accountable, and aligned with national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
