Board Members
P. R. Ashok Raja
Managing Trustee.
P. R. Ashok Raja serves as the Managing Trustee of ACT India Foundation, bringing strong leadership, organizational expertise, and a deep commitment to social justice. He has played a pivotal role in advancing programs that promote tribal rights, women's empowerment, education, environmental stewardship, climate action, and sustainable livelihoods.
M. L. I. Sahaya Valdaris
Financial Trustee
M. L. I. Sahaya Valdaris serves as the Financial Trustee of ACT India Foundation. A professional photographer by occupation, he brings creative expertise, marketing insight, and strong organizational skills to the Foundation. He supports financial governance, communications, outreach, and stakeholder engagement, helping strengthen the organization’s visibility and impact.
S. T. Ethaya Nanthini
Trustee
S. T. Ethaya Nanthini serves as a Trustee of ACT India Foundation. An experienced educator with a passion for drawing and creative expression, she contributes to the Foundation’s educational initiatives with dedication, creativity, and a strong commitment to empowering children and communities through learning.
Team Members
A. Manohari
Program Director
A. Manohari is a highly experienced Programme Director with three decades of service in the organization. She is a trained Multipurpose Health Worker dedicated to community welfare.
Sathis Sayeenath
Program & Monitoring Officer
Sathis Sayeenath is a social entrepreneur specializing in sanitation, public health, and sustainable development, with over 25 years of experience in the non-profit sector. He provides strategic leadership in program design, fundraising, monitoring, evaluation, and research, driving impactful initiatives that promote health, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.
Mr.Anbalagan
Organic Agriculture ( Cotton & Horticulture)- Coordinator
Mr. Anbalagan is a graduate in Cooperative Management (B.Coop.) with over 30 years of experience in tribal development, sustainable agriculture, and farm business management. He currently leads initiatives that promote organic agriculture, with a particular focus on strengthening cotton-based livelihoods, climate resilience, and sustainable farming practices among rural and tribal communities.