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Action for Community Transformation India Foundation Trust

Action for Community Transformation India Foundation Trust strengthens marginalized communities through inclusive education, health, dignity, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Action for Community Transformation India Foundation Trust (ACT India Foundation) is a non-profit organization established in 1995, committed to empowering tribal, rural, and marginalized communities through rights-based development, education, environmental justice, and sustainable livelihoods. We work with a strong focus on women, children, indigenous communities, and populations affected by systemic inequalities. Our work is vital in enabling communities to access their rights, live with dignity, and build resilient and sustainable futures. ACT India Foundation leads impactful initiatives in tribal rights, environmental conservation, climate change adaptation and mitigation, sustainable agriculture, education, public health, and livelihood promotion. We work closely with cotton-growing communities, farmers, textile workers, and vulnerable populations to promote climate-resilient practices, circular economy approaches, and environmentally sustainable livelihoods. Our interventions also address pressing social issues such as child marriage, workplace harassment, gender-based violence, and unequal access to quality education and healthcare. Over the past three decades, we have created meaningful change across Tamil Nadu. More than 9,486 tribal individuals across 15 districts have secured entitlements under the Forest Rights Act. Hundreds of rural children have gained access to digital and STEM education, while thousands of women have been empowered through awareness on the POSH Act, gender justice, menstrual health, and personal safety. We also promote workplace dignity, preventive health, menstrual health, and eco-friendly solutions by supporting textile workers and advancing sustainable products and practices. Through partnerships with communities, institutions, and stakeholders, ACT India Foundation is building inclusive, climate-resilient, and equitable communities for future generations.