This person is one among the many who are the needy. And probably the best way to help them would be to make them aware of the pitfalls and show them some way to avoid them.
I am as naive as you are about how to do these with our limited resources.Probably some NGO’s working in wynad itself could be of better help.
If you are planning to give a monetary help mail me your account number.I could give a small share.

Regards
KK