Welcome to Peoples Action For Development

Introduction:

Peoples Action for Development - PAD was established in 1985 as a non-profit, non-political, non-religious, Society committed to a mission of capacitating the community for environmentally sustainable and strengthen the livelihoods outcomes. PAD operates pro – nature interventions for strengthening the food and livelihood security through conservation and sustainable use of natural resources

Origin :

PAD started its intervention in the towns of Tirunelveli and Tuticorin, in southern Tamilnadu, in 1985. Its worked towards establishing an enabling environment for the children to exercise their right.

In April 2002, PAD decided to focus on providing alternative livelihood outcomes to the villagers who bore the brunt of globalisation, in the Gulf of Mannar region. Fishermen and palmyrah tappers who lived in this region, therefore, became the primary focus group of PAD.

Vision:

Peoples Action for Development's vision is based on the values of equity (especially gender equity), justice, freedom, peace and solidarity. The organisation aims at a balance between economic and social development and emphasises the need for conversation and sustainable use of endangered natural resources and marine eco-system.