Our Journey

Since its humble beginnings in 1998, the Rural Education and Development Society (REDS) has grown into a vibrant people-centered organisation rooted in the heart of Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu. Registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act (No. 240/98), REDS is built on the strong belief that sustainable development begins with the empowerment of the poor and marginalised sections of the society.

What started as a small initiative has now blossomed into a dynamic force for change, touching the lives of countless individuals across various regions. Our holistic, participatory approach to community development has led to real, measurable improvements in education, health, livelihoods, and social justice.

At the core of REDS's impact is the unwavering support of our partners, donors, and the heartfelt participation of the communities we serve. Together, we have created a solid foundation where hope, dignity and opportunity flourish.

With the addition of a dedicated team comprising expert honorary members, REDS is now better equipped than ever to address systemic issues and influence positive change. Equally inspiring is the spirit of volunteerism that pulses through our villages—young people stepping up to lead, support and uplift their communities through a shared vision of progress.

REDS is more than an social development organisation; it is a participatory movement of people working hand-in-hand for a better tomorrow.

Join us in our journey to empower, educate, and transform rural lives with compassion and purpose.

Our mission

Promotion of Community awareness, conservation of ecosystems, women empowerment, Capacity

development and opportunity creation for sustainable and equitable development of the society.

Our vision

Towards bringing and equalitarian society in all sense is being slowly materializing for which put it’s all efforts and energies unmindful of time limit.

Our Objectives:

To create awareness on health and sanitation, education, economic independence, environmental sustainability, consumer’s protection, government schemes and Social security among the community.
To develop entrepreneurial skills among the rural youths with special reference to women SHGs.
To encourage women self-help by harnessing their potentialities towards productive purposes.
Women empowerment through economic independence by motivating to start micro enterprises.
To undertake programs on legal education, non-formal education, agricultural program, environmental protection, social forestry and human development programs.

Our mission

Our vision

Our Objectives:

To create awareness on health and sanitation, education, economic independence, environmental sustainability, consumer’s protection, government schemes and Social security among the community.

To develop entrepreneurial skills among the rural youths with special reference to women SHGs.

To encourage women self-help by harnessing their potentialities towards productive purposes.

Women empowerment through economic independence by motivating to start micro enterprises.

To undertake programs on legal education, non-formal education, agricultural program, environmental protection, social forestry and human development programs.