Who We Are

Serving with Purpose

Evr Periyar Peravai Charitable Trust is committed to meaningful service and social upliftment through education, welfare, community support, and compassionate action.

Our story

Born from a calling
to serve.

EVR Peryar Peravai Charitable Trust was founded with a singular purpose — to carry forward the transformative ideals of Periyar E.V. Ramasamy into meaningful, ground-level action. What began as a small group of dedicated individuals in Virugambakkam has grown into a trusted community institution.

Under the leadership of Director R. Munusamy and Executive Director P. Preetha, the trust has expanded its reach across education, food support, family welfare, and community upliftment — touching thousands of lives each year.

"Service to humanity is the greatest act of worship — that is the spirit behind everything we do."

— R. Munusamy, Director

Key milestones

2008

Trust established in Chennai with a vision to serve the underserved.

2012

Launched education support programme — 200+ students enrolled.

2016

Expanded food & community welfare initiatives across Virugambakkam.

2020

COVID relief operations — 5,000+ families supported during lockdown.

2024

12,000+ lives touched across education, welfare, and family support.

Mission & vision

Our mission

To serve the marginalized communities of Chennai through practical education, food welfare, and family support programmes — inspired by the egalitarian values of Periyar.

Our vision

A society where every individual — regardless of caste, class, or circumstance — has equal access to opportunity, dignity, and a life of self-reliance.

Compassion

Every action rooted in genuine care for those we serve.

Equality

Upholding Periyar's vision of a just, caste-free society.

Education

Knowledge as the greatest tool for upliftment.

Integrity

Transparent, accountable service to every beneficiary.

Leadership

The people behind the trust.

Every decision, every programme, every rupee spent — accountable to the communities we serve.

R

R. Munusamy

Director

Founding director and the driving force behind the trust's establishment. Leads all major strategic decisions and community outreach initiatives.

P

P. Preetha

Executive Director

Oversees day-to-day operations and programme delivery. Instrumental in expanding welfare initiatives across Virugambakkam and beyond.

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