EMPOWER was established in the year 1991 by Mr. A. Sankar with a voluntary participation of a team of dedicated Development activists, Health Care Professionals , Academicians and Researchers who are committed to Social Justice.

   EMPOWER is registered under Tamilnadu Societies Act in the year 1991 and engaged in developmental work for the past 15 years in Southern Districts of Tamilnadu.

LEGAL STATUS

• EMPOWER is registered under Tamilnadu Societies Act in the year 1991.
• Donations to EMPOWER are exempted under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
• EMPOWER is registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs to receive Foreign Contributions under the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA).
• Mr. A.Sankar is the Chief Functionary and Executive Director.

OBJECTIVES

• To empower the marginalized communities such as Women, Children and   Youth of socially and economically disadvantaged communities.
• To promote women's rights and campaign against violence against women
• To promote child rights and campaign against exploitation of children
• To impart consumer awareness education, offer consumer guidance,                           campaign against unfair trade practices, to work on civic and environmental issues affecting the people through research and social action
• To prevent the spread of STD/HIV/AIDS among high-risk behaviour groups
  and care to those affected by HIV/AIDS.
• To enhance reproductive rights and to carry out research in the area of
  reproductive health
• To prevent alcoholism and drug abuse and to offer de-addiction and
  Rehabilitation.
• To promote art and craft to enhance the quality of life of the community.
• To promote Science and Technology to improve the quality of life
• To impart skill development training for promoting micro enterprise among
  women and youth.
• To create awareness to protect, preserve and promote environmental equilibrium for harmonious living with nature.

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