About
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Headquarters
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
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Since
1995
The Action for Community Transformation India Foundation Trust focuses on promoting sustainable strategies for the socio-cultural and economic develop Read morement of marginalized communities, particularly tribes, by enhancing their knowledge, skills, and awareness. Through collective action, the organization aims to improve their quality of life and standard of living. Specifically, the trust works towards empowering tribal and indigenous communities residing in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India. Their goal is to uplift these communities, enhancing their social and economic status for a more prosperous future. As part of their activities, they also provide educational initiatives such as teaching space sciences and basic astronomy to girls in Dindigul district, aiming to broaden their horizons and empower them with knowledge.
Cause Area
Programs
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Child & Youth Development Programme
The organisation focuses on child and youth development through various initiatives such as education, sports, rights protection, health, hygiene, career guidance, and skill development. It prioritizes gender equality in all its programs. Current activities involve providing computer literacy, STEM education, and basic astronomy to adolescent girls and school-aged girls (13-17 years old), aiming to enhance their critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Interactive and engaging methods are utilized in education programs to make learning enjoyable for children.
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Women Empowerment Programme
The organisation prioritizes women's development by enhancing their skills, supporting the value addition of non-timber forest products (NTFPs), assisting in the development of farm-related businesses, and facilitating access to land. It specifically targets marginalized women, including textile and garment mill workers, both contractual and piece-rate workers (home garment workers). It establishes Local Complaint Committees (LCCs) or Internal Committees in garment units and at the panchayat level to address issues and ensure the well-being of women in these sectors.
Leadership Team
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Ashok Raja
Chairman
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M L I Sahaya Valdaris
Treasurer
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Ethayananthini S T
Member
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATA7572M
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Registration ID
2004/1995
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VO ID / Darpan ID
TN/2017/0166774
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12A
AAATA7572ME20214
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80G
AAATA7572MF20214
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FCRA
075940428
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
3/477-1, Kurumbapatti Road, Kunnuvarayankottai Panchayat, NilakottaiTaluk, Dindigul, 624220
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust