At SAVE (Social Awareness and Voluntary Education), we believe in a just and inclusive world where every child thrives, every woman lives with dignity, and every worker can claim their rights without fear or exploitation. Founded in 1993 in Tiruppur, SAVE champions the rights of children, women, and migrant workers through empowerment, collaboration, and policy advocacy.
VISION
A just society where every child enjoys their rights, every woman lives free from gender inequality, and every worker secures their rights with dignity. Our focus includes mental wellness, gender justice, and climate resilience for a sustainable future.
MISSION
We promote climate resilience, mental wellness, and gender justice by safeguarding child rights and enabling women and migrant workers to live dignified lives through education and skill development.
VALUES
Our core values are dignity, equity, justice, sustainability, compassion, and accountability. We empower change through community-led development and systemic reform grounded in wellness and gender justice.
MILESTONES OF CHANGE
1993–1999: Focused on rescuing child laborers and reintegrating them into formal education. Partnered with Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi and pioneered interventions for women garment workers.
2000–2004: Formed the Garment Workers’ Federation and opened SAVE's first center. Launched shelter and education for street children.
2005–2011: Gained government recognition, scaled efforts with support for migrant workers, labor rights, and women's safety.
2012–2015: Established the Policy Promotion Centre. Expanded women's development with leadership and entrepreneurship support.
2016–2022: Played key role in policy forums (CRF-G, CASS, TPF, TAMSI). Promoted safe labor, child protection, and gender justice statewide.
2023: Celebrated 30 years of impactful community transformation in Tamil Nadu.
Where We Work
SAVE is headquartered in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, at the center of India’s textile and garment sector. Our initiatives focus on transforming the lives of women workers, migrant laborers, and vulnerable children through grassroots action and multi-level stakeholder engagement.
- Tiruppur District – Core programs on child rights, labor justice, and women's empowerment
- Dindigul District – Holistic education and support programs for tribal children
- Erode, Salem, Trichy Districts – Interventions for home-based workers and interstate migrants
- State-wide Reach – Through Tamil Nadu Multi-Stakeholder Initiative (TAMSI)
Our Team
Mr. A. Aloysius
Founder & Managing Director
Advocate for labor rights, child protection, and ethical garment supply chains.
Ms. Viyakula Mary A.
Executive Director
Expert in child, women, and labor rights with 20+ years of leadership experience.
Ms. S. Antony Selvi
Accounts Officer
Finance and compliance expert managing SAVE’s accounts for over 18 years.
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Mr. N. Sritharan
Team Leader – GBV & Migrant Rights
Ms. N. Kavitha
Team Leader – Mental Health
Ms. S. Anandhi
Team Leader – Gender Equality
Ms. S. Muthulakshmi
Coordinator – Education
Ms. S. Senthamarai
Team Head – Women Workers
Ms. S. Usharani
Monitoring & Documentation
Ms. K. P. Rithanya
Data & Reporting (Part-Time)