Founding the SAFER NGO
Social Action for Empowerment and Research (SAFER), familiarly known as “SAFER NGO” is a government registered non-governmental, non-profit and secular social, economic and environmental impacts organization established on 12.07.2002 under Indian Trust Act, 1882.
Our Vision
SAFER NGO envisions to enhancing the life of quality of downtrodden people and weaker sections by strengthening socio-economic, health and environment components through development and research activities towards all-round growth without gender disparity.
Our Mission
Organizing the underprivileged and marginalized community for their sustainable livelihood and overall development through community participation and innovative social action and research programmes, educating people’s rights and inculcating self-reliance to the people and helping the people to develop themselves.
Legal status
| Organization Legal Name | Social Action for Empowerment and Research (SAFER) |
| Acronym | SAFER NGO |
| Legal Registration as Pubic Charitable Trust | Registered under Indian Trust Act, 1882 Registration Number: 216 / 2002. Registered Date: 12.07.2002 |
| DARPAN Registration | Registered with NITI Aayog, Government of India. NGO DARPAN Unique Id: TN/2017/0165902 |
| FCRA Registration | Registered under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
FCRA Registration Number: 075890382 |
| CSR Form-1 Registration | Registered under Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India Registration Number: CSR00035638 |
Tax status
| Permanent Account Number (PAN Number) | AADTS3536L Issued by Income Tax Department, Government of India |
| 12A Registration (Income Tax Exemption) | Registered under section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 Registration Number: AADTS3536L25CH01 SAFER NGO is to be exempted from the payment of income tax on donations/grants. |
| 80G Registration (Donors Tax Deduction) |
Registered under section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961 Registration Number: AADTS3536L25CH02 This registration entitles donors to avail of a tax deduction on donations to qualified charitable entities. |
Board of trustees
Mr. J.James
Managing Trustee / Executive Director
Mrs. I.Lilly Jakulin
Treasurer
Mr. A.Velankanni
Member
SAFER NGO promotes inclusive rural development through education, healthcare, women and youth empowerment, mental health, aged care, sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and multi-stakeholder partnerships. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it strengthens livelihoods, social inclusion, climate resilience, and community well-being by empowering marginalized rural populations through sustainable, community-driven initiatives.
