Who we are
Our vision & mission
Our Vision
To create a just society practicing democratic values of equity, participation, inclusion and self-reliance through education.
Our Mission
To empower the impoverished and marginalized sector of society by strengthening community-based organizations and instituting capacity-building measures.
Our story
Rooted in Andimadam since 1994
READ came into existence in 1994, started by Dr. READ Selvam, who grew up in Andimadam and was inspired to build an organisation that would help and empower the people of his community. It began as a voluntary organisation (registered under the Societies Registration Act 27 of 1975) by a group of committed social workers with a decade of experience in the field.
READ has since been registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA, revised 2020) by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (Darpan TN/2009/0007774).
What drives us
Our objectives
- ✓ Empower marginalised people towards an independent life through community mobilisation.
- ✓ Promote gender consciousness and equity in society.
- ✓ Empower people with disabilities to lead a dignified life through rehabilitation.
- ✓ Provide care and support for those impacted by HIV/AIDS, including elderly and orphaned children.
- ✓ Promote awareness and health care to prevent HIV/AIDS, disability and other diseases.
- ✓ Protect the environment through bio-cultivation and sustainable management.
Where we work
READ operates across three districts of Tamil Nadu: the rural villages of Andimadam and Sendurai blocks (Ariyalur District); Perambalur, Veppur and Kunnam blocks (Perambalur District); and Thittakudi and Srimushnam blocks (Cuddalore District).
Our people
Leadership & board
Executive Board
Mrs. A. Leelamary — President
Mrs. V. Chitra — Vice-President
G. Thiruvarasan — Treasurer
Dr. READ Selvam — Founder cum Executive Director
Mrs. R. Manomani — Executive Member
Mrs. A. Punitha — Executive Member
A. Amalorpava Mary — Executive Member
Dr. K. Jothi — Executive Member
P. Kanimozhi — Executive Member
Core Staff Team
Dr. READ Selvam
A. Amalorpava Mary
C. Chitrakannan
M. Shakila Beevi
A. Jackuline Emilitta Mary
A. Arokia Mary
Be part of the story
Your support funds education, livelihoods, health and dignity across rural Tamil Nadu — lasting change, built with the community.
READRural Education and Action Development. Working alongside communities in Ariyalur, Perambalur and Cuddalore since 1994.
CONTACT
1926 Sakthi Vinayagar Street,
Vilandai, Andimadam 621-801
Tamil Nadu, India
+91-4331-242583
+91-94431-47164
readselvam@gmail.com