Empowering rural Tamil Nadu since 1994
From village schools to women’s livelihoods and child protection — READ helps the poorest families across Ariyalur, Perambalur and Cuddalore build a better future.
A whole-family approach to rural change
Founded in 1994 by Dr. READ Selvam in Andimadam, READ has grown from a handful of village groups into nine connected programmes serving thousands of families — because lifting a community means tackling education, livelihoods, health and protection together.
Our programmes
Education
Four schools and an early-intervention centre for rural and differently-abled children.
Learn more →Women Empowerment
591 self-help groups helping women save, borrow and build small businesses.
Learn more →Micro-finance
Fair small loans — over ₹1 crore disbursed — turning ideas into household income.
Learn more →HIV / AIDS Care
Counselling, treatment links and a 147-member stigma-free support network.
Learn more →Child Protection
Childline 1098 link and a rescue network protecting children from harm.
Learn more →Sponsor a Child
247 children supported with school fees, books and care.
Learn more →Three decades of impact
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