About Us
Registration Number: REG202306213176978 | Darpan ID: TN/2023/0369557
Income Tax Exemptions: 12A and 80G approved
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Resource Education And Charitable Trust (REACT) is a not-for-profit organisation, registered under sections 80G and 12A, committed to uplifting economically weaker sections of society, with a focus on persons with disabilities and economically weaker sections (PwDs & EWS), LGBTQs, and Women. Our mission is to empower these vulnerable communities through knowledge, skills, and equal opportunities for sustainable economic growth.
REACT, established in 2023, by Ramesh Duraikannan, brings together his unique blend of factory and education industry experience. His career has been marked by a consistent dedication to bettering the lives of people in India and Africa. Notably, he has facilitated job placements for almost 1,500 individuals with disabilities in the last five years, underscoring his unwavering commitment to empowering marginalized communities.
Our Vision
What We Hope to Achieve: We want to imrpove the lives of people with disabilities and make sure their voices are heard in the community.
Our Mission
How We Plan to Get There: We want to provide them with what they need for their careers and education, including guidance, assistive tools, educational sponsorships, government exam coaching, employment opportunities, and support for starting their own businesses.
The Purpose
Why We Do What We Do: We want to reduce poverty and inequality. And we want to reduce hardship for their families.
Core Values
What Guides Us: Our compassion and commitment to the well-being.of People with Disabilities
And our transparency & accountability for how we use resources.
Founder
Ramesh Duraikannan, an engineering graduate with over 30 years of experience in the education sector, founded REACT on 21 June 2023. His achievements include securing jobs for nearly 2,000 PwDs over the past 8 years, demonstrating his commitment to empowering vulnerable communities.
His vision is straightforward: to build an ecosystem where every space and service is accessible to everyone. REACT is working block by block, ensuring our support reaches people with disabilities across the community, making inclusion a reality one step at a time.
REACT partners with special schools and higher educational institutions to enhance their support systems, and we collaborate closely with NGOs and other community institutions to improve the lives of people with disabilities across Madurai.
You can reach out to him on his mobile number +916382069647
Core Team
Sathya Shankar
Livelihood Manager
Sathya, a B.Sc. Computer Science graduate with 13 years of experience in the teaching and training sector. He has been mentoring PwDs for 8 years.
His work involves identifying their skills, training them for workplace readiness, and connecting them with the right employers. He has successfully trained over 400 differently abled candidates and placed more than 700 candidates in various roles across industries.
Contact him: 9944815214
Karpagavalli
Operations Manager
Karpagavalli is an MCA graduate with 3 years of experience as a software developer and 5 years as an IT trainer in NGOs. She has focused on empowering PwDs especially those with speech and hearing impairments using sign language.
She has successfully trained more than 300 candidates in various programming languages, equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in the tech industry.
Contact her: 8778945248
Selvakumar
Government Relations Manager
Selvakumar is a B.Sc. Computer Science graduate with 9 years of experience in Human Resources (HR) operations in the e-commerce sector. He is passionate about supporting persons with disabilities by identifying their individual needs, enhancing their skills, and connecting them with suitable training and employment opportunities.
He has supported 500 + PwDs so far and it is continuing
Contact him: 99448 00797
Jayavarsha
Higher Education - Manager
Jayavarsha has done her Master's in Psychology, with over four years of experience in counseling and education. She has focused on supporting people with disabilities and their families. She offers a range of services, including counseling, early intervention training, and therapies.
Her passion is to empower people with disabilities, and you can contact her for guidance, especially regarding children with special needs.
Contact her: 9944815517
Girividhya S
Vocational - Manager
A skilled and dedicated Art & Craft Professional and Trainer with a B.A. in Tamil and a Technical Teacher Training Course qualification, backed by 15 years of extensive experience in the field of Art & Craft.
With a strong passion for creativity, craftsmanship, and teaching, she specializes in a wide range of traditional and creative art forms.
She is committed to sharing her knowledge and practical skills through quality, hands-on training, while encouraging creativity, craftsmanship, confidence, and self-expression among learners.
Contact her: 99448 00804
Mutheeswari
Senior Counsellor - Disability
M. Mutheeswari has done a Master's in Applied Psychology with a Certificate in Gandhian Thought (CGT) and a Diploma in Yoga, with professional experience in psychology, counselling, teaching, and training. She has experience in student counselling and guidance while serving as Head & Assistant Professor of Psychology, along with practical exposure in clinical and counselling settings.
She is passionate about empowering Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) through counselling, career guidance, skill development, Employability training, and placement support, helping them build confidence and pursue suitable education and employment opportunities.
Rehana Parveen M
Rural Livelihood - Executive
Rehana Parveen has done Master’s in Psychology (counselling and psychotherapy) and has professional experience as a School and Career Counsellor in two international schools. She has counselled more than 100 students and is experienced in counselling, soft skills training, and life coaching.
She focuses on supporting students in their emotional well-being, personal growth, academic development, and career planning.
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