Community Action, Development, Liberative and Education

Aims to improve the quality of life of the poorest of poors and enable them to become equitable citizens in sustainable livelihood.

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Women Empowerment Program

    District

    Pudukkottai

    States

    Tamil Nadu

    The Women Empowerment Program encompasses a range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the livelihoods and socio-economic status of rural women. These efforts include training sessions on value-added fish product preparation, mushroom cultivation, and tailoring, providing essential skills for income generation. Additionally, the program distributes cows and goats to impoverished Dalit widows, contributing to their health, nutrition, and social-economic empowerment. Basic financial literacy training is conducted for women, including weavers, equipping them with essential knowledge for financial management and independence. The program also offers training in banana fiber rope making, empowering rural women with diverse skills and opportunities for economic advancement.

  • Children Development Program

    District

    Pudukkottai

    States

    Tamil Nadu

    The Children Development Program implements various initiatives to enhance the well-being and education of children in Pudukkottai District. This includes establishing 10 Evening Educational Coaching Centres in remote villages, distributing free school bags to underprivileged students, and providing nutritional food to Narikkurava Tribes children to incentivize school attendance and academic performance. Additionally, the program conducts Value Based Agriculture programs and functional English training for school children, aiming to broaden their skill set and knowledge base. Educational support is also extended to children affected by the GAJA CYCLONE, while daily breakfast food distribution benefits 93 impoverished school-going children in Rengammal chathram village, promoting their health and educational outcomes.

Leadership Team

  • M. P. Palanisami

    Chief Functionary

  • S. Reka

    Trustee

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AABTC1306Q

  • Registration Number

    363

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AABTC1306QF20158

  • 12A

    AABTC1306QE20101

  • FCRA

    76050117

About

  • Headquarters

    Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu

  • Since

    2003

Impact

The organization aims to improve the quality of life of the poorest of the poor and enable them to become equitable citizens in sustainable livelihood.

Vision and Mission

CANDLE's vision is to improve the quality of life of the poorest of the poor, enabling them to become equitable citizens in sustainable livelihood.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    5816, Upstair Santhanathapuram, 4th Street, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management