STC Helping HANDS

STC Helping Hands is committed to supporting the Telugu community in Sweden by: –

· Sharing critical information on pensions, insurance, wills, crisis preparedness and custodianship.

· Raising awareness of social issues affecting children and families.

· Providing emergency assistance, including moral support and practical help during illness, death, or crises.

· Organizing community mourning and memorial activities.

· Building and maintaining a trusted network for Telugu people living in Sweden.

Scope of Activities

· Maintain a dedicated section on the STC website covering:

o Custodianship & Wills inSweden

o Wills and inheritance of properties in India

o Pension and insurance guidance

o Social and children-related guidance for parents

o Emergency preparedness and useful information for prior and post-emergency situations

· Regularly update and maintain the accuracy of all shared information.

· Organize in-person events focused on each topic; the committee will handle planning and execution.

· Conduct periodical webinars to address topic-specific questions interactively.

· Form a dedicated task force during emergencies to provide moral support and assist families with on-ground
tasks.

· Organize mourning events for STC members when required.

· Maintain a separate “contingency fund” to collect donations specifically for emergency and mourning
support.

· Encourage peer-to-peer support and volunteer involvement through an extended group beyond the core committee.

· Maintain communication channels, including WhatsApp groups, email lists, and website updates, for
timely alerts and information sharing.

· No direct legal or medicalservices will be provided.

· No financial assistance or loans are provided.

· Direct parenting/upbringing advice beyond informational guidance will not be provided.