Who We Are

We are a recognized NGO established in Chennai, India, helping orphaned children, women in distress, neglected elderly and communities facing social exclusion by providing them shelter, counselling, empowerment and support to build a dignified and happy life.

Our Vision

We want to contribute to the social transformation by promoting equality and integrity though our services.

Our Mission

We aim to empower the marginalized in our society in India and solve social challenges wherever we encounter them.

Where we began

Kalaiselvi Karunalaya Social Welfare Society was founded back in 1983 by Shri.A. Purushothaman who had the dream to educate the underprivileged and help marginalized communities.​

Awards & Recognitions

  • Awarded by the honourable Chief Minister for Tamil Nadu.

  • National award for child welfare for the year 2004

  • Best Institution award for Women welfare 1997-98

Meet our Executive Committee Members

  • Thiru. A. Purushothaman

    FOUNDER & SECRETARY

  • Rajini Devi

    JOINT SECRETARY

  • Mr. S. Ranganathan

    CHAIRMAN

Meet some of our staff in Mogappair and across Tamil Nadu!

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  • Monet Goode

    FOUNDER

  • Emmett Marsh

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

  • Eleanor Parks

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

  • Karl Holland

    SALES MANAGER

  • Jaya Dixon

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

  • Jamie Kokot

    CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

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