Based in Salem, Tamil Nadu · since 2021
A step towards humanity
Empowering Youth, Strengthening Communities, Creating Sustainable Change.
Youth Leadership · Community Development · Volunteerism
Towards the Change Foundation is a youth-led movement working on health, safety, education and livelihoods across Tamil Nadu. It is built on the idea that lasting change comes from small, consistent steps.
Recognition
Chief Minister's Youth Award, 2026
In 2026, the Government of Tamil Nadu recognised our founder, Nirmal Kathirvel, with the Chief Minister's Youth Award for youth-led social innovation and community empowerment across the state.
5000+
Community programs conducted
1,00,000+
People reached across Tamil Nadu
5
Years of continuous ground work
20+
Districts touched by our volunteers
Where we show up
Six focus areas, one aim: communities that can stand on their own.
Youth Leadership
Training camps and mentorship that turn young volunteers into community organisers.
Women & Child Safety
Awareness drives on workplace safety, POSH, and child protection in schools and factories.
Health & Wellness
Medical camps, eye checkups and hygiene drives for underserved villages and workers.
Rural & Tribal Upliftment
Welfare scheme registration and outreach for tribal and rural communities left behind by information gaps.
Environmental Action
Tree planting, seed distribution and clean-up drives that build long-term ecological habits.
Skill & Livelihood
Digital literacy, self-help group training and job-readiness programs for lasting independence.
Institutional Collaboration
Our Partners & Collaborators
Working alongside statutory bodies, national initiatives, and impact organizations to scale grassroots welfare across Tamil Nadu.
MY Bharat
Mera Yuva Bharat
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India
Collaborating to activate youth leadership, volunteer mobilization, and nation-building initiatives across Tamil Nadu.
Bureau of Indian Standards
National Standards Body of India
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Partnering on grassroots quality standards, consumer rights awareness, and youth educational outreach in educational institutions.
Haqdarshak
Citizen Entitlement Platform
Leading Social Impact Enterprise
Bridging the last-mile information gap to help rural, tribal, and vulnerable families apply for and access government welfare schemes.
Dept. of Children Welfare & Special Services, Salem
Government of Tamil Nadu
District Administration & Social Defense
Partnering on child rights protection, adolescent empowerment, safety workshops, and specialized welfare outreach across Salem district.
AVS College of Arts and Science, Salem
Academic Partner (Salem)
Affiliated to Periyar University
Institutional partner collaborating on youth clubs, NSS volunteer engagement, leadership camps, and continuous community service drives.
Thozhargalin Karam Charitable Trust
Grassroots NGO Partner
Community Welfare Organisation
Collaborating on joint ground-level community welfare drives, humanitarian relief distribution, and rural support programs.
Symbionic Tech Pvt. Ltd.
Technology Solutions Enterprise
Digital & Engineering Partner
Providing technology enablement, web architecture, digital platforms, and technical modernization to scale grassroots program impact.
Every step has taken us further
A small, steady trail of work rather than one giant leap.
2021
First step
Founded in Salem with a handful of volunteers and one simple idea: show up.
2023
Finding our footing
Grew into a youth club network across neighbouring districts.
2025
Picking up pace
80+ programs in a single year, reaching over 10,000 people.
2026
Recognised
Awarded the Chief Minister's Youth Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Take the next step with us
Whether it's volunteering a weekend, partnering as an organisation, or spreading the word, every step counts.
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